Quality Manager

University of Derby; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave 42 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing benefits

Staff discounts

Onsite gym discount

Private health insurance

Cycle to Work

Flexible working

Sponsorship for visa eligibility if UK

Job summary

The University of Derby seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Centre for Quality Assurance. You will shape quality assurance policies, ensure compliance with OfS, QAA, PSRBs and CMA, and drive improvements across academic standards and student experience.

The role demands a strategic thinker with strong governance, policy development and regulatory expertise within a complex university environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance and policy development.
• Knowledge of UK higher education regulatory landscape (OfS, QAA, PSRBs, CMA).
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and implement effective policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of quality assurance policies, processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal requirements and external regulatory expectations.
• Maintain academic standards and enhance the student experience.

Skills

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We have one simple promise - to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 - making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Our Provost - Learning and Teaching department drives forward the University's ambition to provide excellence and opportunities for all students; building on Derby's long-standing reputation for teaching excellence, ensuring the development of sector-leading, flexible, integrated learning that aligns to the needs of learners, not just now but in the future.

Our mission is to enable the University to achieve its strategic aims and wider mission, and to be compliant with external regulatory requirements, through the design and implementation of a Quality Assurance and Enhancement Strategic Framework.

About the role

The Quality Manager is a key leadership role within the Centre for Quality Assurance, providing strategic and operational leadership for the University's quality assurance, enhancement and regulatory framework. Reporting to the Head of Academic Quality, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of quality assurance policies, processes and systems, ensuring compliance with internal requirements and external regulatory expectations, including those of the Office for Students (OfS), Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

You will play a central role in maintaining academic standards, enhancing the quality of the student experience and ensuring the University remains responsive to the evolving higher education regulatory environment.

You will be an experienced higher education quality professional with a strong track record in quality assurance, regulatory compliance and policy development within a complex organisation. You will bring detailed knowledge of the UK higher education regulatory landscape, including the Office for Students (OfS) regulatory framework, the QAA Quality Code, and requirements relating to Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs) and apprenticeships.

You will have proven experience of interpreting regulatory and institutional requirements, developing and implementing effective policies and processes, and driving continuous improvement. A strategic thinker with excellent judgement, you will be equally comfortable leading operational delivery, providing expert advice and influencing stakeholders across the University. A degree or equivalent professional qualification is essential.

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 42 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Access to employer-funded Private Health Insurance
• Holiday purchase
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development, This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
• You're under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
• You have a PhD level qualification that's relevant to your job
• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.