Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager

Brockenhurst College and WESS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive education institution is seeking a Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager to oversee quality processes. This part-time role involves ensuring compliance with educational standards and requires strong leadership and IT skills. The position offers a salary of £41,790 to £44,339 per annum (pro rata), along with various benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days leave, rising with service

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Access to discounts

Onsite gym and sports facilities

Qualifications

• Strong IT and administrative skills
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Understanding of college environment demands

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with quality assurance processes
• Monitor and implement IQA improvements
• Act as the college's Quality Nominee for awarding bodies

Skills

IT and administrative skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification

Higher degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager to join the team on a part time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £41,790 to £44,339 per annum (pro rata).

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

About the role

As the Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager, you will lead on the implementation and development of quality assurance and compliance procedures that meet both internal and external requirements for all provision types. The postholder will ensure compliance and awarding organisation requirements, as the awarding body nominee and support continuous improvement of the learner journey through monitoring, review and evaluation process.

Organisation

Brockenhurst College

Curriculum/Support Area

Learning Technology

Contract Type

Permanent

Employment Basis

Part time

Contracted working hours

22.2 hours

Location

Brockenhurst College

Salary

41,790 - 44,339 per annum (pro rata)

Closing date

26/10/2025

Documents

• Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager Job Description.docx (Word, 35.21kb)
• Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager Person Specification.docx (Word, 25.29kb)

Responsibilities

• Acting as the College's Quality Nominee for all awarding organisations, managing annual declarations, reviews and requests for information.
• Leading, monitoring and developing quality assurance processes across the college to ensure compliance with awarding body requirements.
• Leading on the college's internal quality assurance and lead Verifier processes, ensuring timeliness, succession planning and consistency across teams.
• Monitoring the impact of IQA processes, implementing improvements where needed to enhance learner outcomes.
• Maintaining and updating registers of LIVs (Curriculum Leader and or Co-Ordinator) and other quality roles across the College.
• Ensuring effective support for teams delivering new courses and recording removal of courses no longer in delivery.
• Supporting and reviewing the Assistant Principal on college policies and procedures related to quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification
• Strong IT and administrative skills
• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to quality assurance and compliance.
• Commitment to represent and embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the work of the College.
• Belief in the advantages, benefits and ethos of a post-16 college experience.
• Awareness of, and be sympathetic to, the needs of post-16 students.
• An understanding of and support for the College's Tertiary vision to offer a range of provision that meets the needs of students and wider community.
• An understanding of, and empathy for the demands and challenges students and colleagues face in a college environment.
• A consultative and democratic approach to leadership and management.
• An understanding of the importance of open dialogue and effective communication.
• Proven ability to analyse data and use it to inform decision making and drive improvements.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage complex processes and deadlines.
• Good knowledge of assessment, verification and exam processes.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and training.
• Experience of leading a team
• The successful candidate may have a higher degree in a relevant discipline.

Benefits

• 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

Closing Date: 26 October 2025

Interview Date: 4 November 2025

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager role, then please click 'apply' now! We'd love to hear from you!

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.