Quality Assurance Lead – Erasmus+

British Council; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

British Council is seeking an E+ Quality Assurance Manager to lead first-line QA across Erasmus+ programme operations. You will own defined assurance workstreams, oversee quality reviews, and ensure risk-based, well-evidenced assurance with actionable insights.

The role requires delivering across governance, risk, and audit activities, driving improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders. Hybrid working is supported.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Programme/Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, PMP) or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Leading quality assurance activities across Erasmus+ programme operations.
• Interpreting and applying assurance frameworks and quality standards.
• Planning risk-based quality reviews and assurance checks across delivery areas.
• Producing high-quality assurance documentation and audit trails.
• Analyzing quality and performance data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Providing insights to support governance reporting and decision-making.
• Driving continuous improvement and embedding lessons learned across teams.
• Supporting governance, risk, and audit activities as needed.
• Building stakeholder relationships and guiding quality standards.

Skills

Programme delivery

Quality assurance

Operations management

Assurance leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Governance & compliance

Education

Degree or equivalent

PRINCE2/MSP/PMP qualification

Job description

British Council is seeking an E+ Quality Assurance Manager to lead first-line QA across Erasmus+ programme operations. You will own defined assurance workstreams, oversee quality reviews, and ensure risk-based, well-evidenced assurance with actionable insights.

The role requires delivering across governance, risk, and audit activities, driving improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders. Hybrid working is supported.