International Development à United States

The University of Wolverhampton is recruiting for a Compliance Manager within the Educational Partnership Unit (EPU).

You will ensure that partners comply with relevant educational and commercial requirements. You will liaise with supporting departments to ensure relevant data are available to the EPU, partner and other internal stakeholders.

Working closely with the University’s legal services on new and existing partnership agreements, you will set the operational standard for partnership compliance, lead on due diligence and institutional approval of prospective partners, and oversee partnership risk registers and mitigations.

Based in Wolverhampton, you will be expected to work across all our campus locations and may need to travel to UK and international partners.

For further criteria please review the job description. If you have enquiries, contact Phil Gravestock, Dean of Academic Development and Success, at p.gravestock@wlv.ac.uk.

The Directorate of ADS is responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing institutional frameworks, standards and policies for all aspects of the University’s taught portfolio. It provides support for students and staff, leads on the University’s Access and Participation Plan (APP), ensures a high quality sustainable educational portfolio aligned to the curriculum framework, and supports teaching related activities to meet KPIs and regulatory compliance.

The Directorate supports cross‑institutional activities such as continuous monitoring and improvement (CMI) and curriculum review, enhances student outcome metrics, and responds to surveys such as the National Student Survey, Postgraduate Teaching Experience Survey and the Graduate Outcomes Survey.

It plays a key role in developing, enhancing and evaluating the impact of the University activities that support the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and works with faculties and the Student Journey Directorate in delivering the Student Success Strategy.

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – employer contribution up to 12% to the University’s defined contribution scheme
• Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service
• Free Will Writing Service – complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners
• IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) and software discounts

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP, free counselling, and Occupational Health Service
• Gym membership discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton
• Eyecare Support – free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution
• Flu Vouchers – free flu vaccinations for staff
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan – covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – access to multi‑faith chaplaincy services

• Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working – flexible and hybrid arrangements
• Free on‑site parking – available across campuses
• Cycle Benefits Scheme – save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice
• Employee Discounts – savings on groceries, fashion and entertainment
• Travel Discounts – up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles

• Staff Network and Inclusion – access to LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability and Women’s networks
• Library Access – staff get access to books and resources at onsite libraries
• Staff Scholarship Scheme – funding for part‑time higher education up to PhD level
• Leadership and Management Development – training opportunities to support career progression

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff reflects our student and local communities, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are Black, Asian or from an Ethnic Minority heritage and from candidates who are disabled (including those who may not identify as disabled but encounter challenges).