Placements and Quality Manager

Since 1850, St Mary’s mission has been to provide a high-quality academic and professional environment, inspired by its distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

The School of Medicine at St Mary’s University (SMU) will develop the future leaders in medicine: those who can provide human-centred care and create lasting change in the lives of many. SMU is an established provider of health sciences, bioethics, and education, and our School of Medicine is committed to training ‘complete doctors’ equipped with the most recent medical curriculum, digital innovation, and outstanding teaching in a modern environment.

The School of Medicine will become an internationally recognised centre with established expertise and resources. At both undergraduate and postgraduate level, we are committed to offering vocationally relevant programmes of study with the highest academic standards.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Placements & Quality Manager to join the School of Medicine. This is a key operational role responsible for managing medical student placements and quality assurance across primary, secondary, and community care settings.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships and External Engagement, the postholder will play a central role in sourcing and onboarding placement providers, ensuring ongoing compliance with GMC Promoting Excellence standards, and overseeing feedback and reporting processes. The role includes line management of the Placements Officer and support for in-house educator training and recognition activities.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in medical or health education administration, with expertise in placement operations, regulatory frameworks, and data reporting. Strong organisational and communication skills, a collaborative approach, and an ability to work autonomously are essential. Experience in quality assurance, managing educator relationships, and working with NHS partners is highly desirable.

To apply for the role, please submit an online application form with your CV and supporting statement explaining how your qualifications, skills and experience fulfil the essential criteria for the job. Please refer to the job description attached to the advertisement on the University recruitment portal.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Closing date: Wednesday 8 October 2025

Tentative interview date: Monday 20 October 2025

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