Senior Academic Quality Manager

UCFB; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading institution for sports education is seeking a Senior Academic Quality Manager for maternity cover starting January 2026. The role involves maintaining high academic quality standards and supporting operational changes. Candidates should possess strong organizational and presentation skills, with experience working with students and in project management. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £42,856 to £51,140 monthly, alongside various benefits including flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave and bank holidays

Christmas closure and birthday leave

Life assurance

Flexible & hybrid working opportunities

Enhanced parental leave and sick pay

24/7 employee assistance programme

Ride to work scheme

CPD and learning & development

Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay

Free Eye Tests & VDU Glasses

Bereavement Leave / Time off for Dependants

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Academic Quality Managers to support the Head of Academic Quality.
• Manage and contribute to the delivery of Academic Quality Team services.
• Develop academic quality policies and procedures for UCFB.
• Liaise with the Student Administration Department for reporting obligations.

Skills

Experience Working With Students

Presentation Skills

Project / Program Management

Organizational Skills

Ellucian

Records Management

Academic Advising

LMS

Teaching

Program Development

Public Speaking

Writing Skills

Job description

UCFB are looking to appoint a Senior Academic Quality Manager - (Maternity cover January 2026 start date)

The role of the Senior Academic Quality Manager is a key one whose purpose is to assist and support UCFB to maintain high academic quality standards whilst at the same time support the Institution as it undergoes a period of considerable operational and strategic change.

Key Tasks

• Working in collaboration with the Senior Academic Quality Managers to deputise as appropriate for the Head of Academic Quality.
• Both manage and contribute to the day‑to‑day delivery of Academic Quality Team services ensuring a high quality and effective service level is maintained throughout the academic cycle.
• Maintain update and develop UCFB's academic quality‑orientated policies and procedures and develop associated process flows and quick guides ensuring that they remain reflective of current practice and ratified for use by the validating institution and UCFB's Academic Board.
• Act as the liaison with the Student Administration Department in respect of data required to support internal and external reporting obligations.

See job description below for further details and person specification.

The Organisation

University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) is a leading destination for degree courses in the sports and football industry. UCFB prides itself on providing students with stimulating curriculum in a unique environment at iconic campuses in London, Manchester and Miami.

UCFB provides innovative football and sports courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education levels which are tailor‑made to give students and industry professionals alike the best possible chance of a successful career.

Since 2011 UCFB's purpose is to provide diverse experienced best‑in‑class graduates to the football and sports industries equipping the current and future diverse leaders of the global sports industry with the skills knowledge and network to take the world of sport to continually new heights.

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave and bank holidays
• Christmas closure and birthday leave
• Life assurance
• Flexible & hybrid working opportunities
• Enhanced parental leave and sick pay
• 24 / 7 employee assistance programme
• Ride to work scheme
• CPD and learning & development
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay
• Free Eye Tests & VDU Glasses
• Bereavement Leave / Time off for Dependants

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students, Presentation Skills, Project / Program Management, Organizational skills, Ellucian, Records Management, Academic Advising, LMS, Teaching, Program Development, Public Speaking, Writing Skills

Employment Type: Temp

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 42856 - 51140