Quality and Curriculum Manager

S Knights Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career progression

Professional development opportunities

Influence curriculum strategy

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking a Quality and Curriculum Manager to drive quality assurance and curriculum excellence across apprenticeship and funded learning provision. You will work with delivery teams and senior leaders to keep programmes compliant, engaging, and aligned with funding requirements while delivering outstanding learner experiences.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery, focusing on quality improvements, curriculum development,

Qualifications

• Experience within apprenticeships and funded learning programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Adult Skills Fund (ASF) requirements and funding compliance.
• Proven ability to write, develop, and implement curriculum.
• Experience leading quality assurance activities, observations, and audits.
• Understanding of Ofsted requirements and inspection readiness.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and reporting skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives across apprenticeship and funded programmes.
• Design, develop and review curriculum for relevance, compliance and effectiveness.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching, learning and assessment performance.
• Support delivery teams to achieve quality and performance targets.
• Conduct QA activities, audits, observations and standardisation exercises.
• Manage curriculum development projects from design to implementation.
• Ensure programmes align with ASF requirements and apprenticeship standards.
• Produce quality reports, action plans and performance analyses for senior leaders.
• Prepare for external audits, inspections and funding reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across the organisation.

Skills

Apprenticeships experience

Quality assurance

Curriculum design

ASF funding knowledge

Curriculum improvement

Audit and observations

Leadership and stakeholder management

Analytical and reporting

Ofsted readiness

learner outcomes focus

Job description

Quality and Curriculum Manager

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Are you passionate about raising standards, developing innovative curriculum, and ensuring exceptional learner outcomes? Do you have experience within apprenticeships and funded learning, with a strong understanding of quality assurance and curriculum design?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious training provider where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping educational delivery, driving continuous improvement, and influencing the future direction of learning programmes.

About the Company

This well-established training provider is committed to delivering high-quality education and skills programmes that genuinely change lives. With a learner-first approach and a strong focus on quality, they have built an excellent reputation for supporting both learners and employers to achieve outstanding outcomes.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, invests in its people, and empowers employees to make a real impact.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working arrangement with a balance of office and flexibility
• The opportunity to influence curriculum strategy and quality standards
• A supportive senior leadership team committed to continuous improvement
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• A positive and collaborative working culture
• The chance to contribute to meaningful learner and organisational success

About the Job

As Quality and Curriculum Manager, you will take responsibility for driving quality assurance and curriculum excellence across apprenticeship and funded learning provision.

Working closely with delivery teams and senior leaders, you will ensure programmes remain compliant, engaging, and aligned with funding requirements while supporting outstanding learner experiences and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading quality improvement initiatives across apprenticeship and funded programmes
• Designing, developing, and reviewing curriculum to ensure relevance, compliance, and effectiveness
• Monitoring and evaluating teaching, learning, and assessment performance
• Supporting managers and delivery teams to achieve quality and performance targets
• Conducting quality assurance activities, audits, observations, and standardisation exercises
• Managing curriculum development projects from design through to implementation
• Ensuring programmes align with apprenticeship standards and Adult Skills Fund (ASF) requirements
• Producing quality reports, action plans, and performance analysis for senior leadership
• Supporting preparation for external audits, inspections, and funding compliance reviews
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across the organisation

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced quality and curriculum professional who can combine strategic thinking with hands‑on operational expertise.

• Experience within apprenticeships, apprenticeship quality assurance, and funded learning provision
• Strong knowledge of Adult Skills Fund (ASF) requirements and funding compliance
• Proven experience writing, developing, and implementing curriculum
• Experience overseeing curriculum quality and continuous improvement initiatives
• A strong understanding of teaching, learning, and assessment best practice
• Experience conducting quality assurance activities, observations, and audits
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and inspection readiness
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and reporting skills
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities
• A passion for learner success and educational excellence

Apply Now: If you're an experienced Quality and Curriculum professional looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, drive quality improvement, and shape exceptional learning experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join an organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to learner achievement, curriculum innovation, and long-term organisational success.