Accreditation Project Officer

Salary on appointment will be £31,236 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum.

We are seeking a highly organised individual with relevant experience to take on the role of Accreditation Project Officer within the Faculty Professional Services team at Norwich Business School. This pivotal position will lead the coordination and administration of the School’s external accreditation activities, supporting our strategic ambitions and reputation for excellence.

You will manage accreditation processes across a range of bodies including the Association of MBAs (AMBA), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), Athena Swan, Chartered Management Institute (CMI), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

Working closely with academic colleagues and the School’s management team, you will plan and deliver accreditation projects, draft reports and submissions, and gather narrative, evidence, and data to meet the requirements of each accreditation body. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining systems and processes to support this work, with a focus on continuous improvement.

This role requires excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills, and the ability to build strong working relationships across the University and with external accreditation organisations. You will play a key role in representing the School in accreditation networks and supporting its long-term strategic goals.

This full-time post is available from 8 December 2025 on an indefinite basis.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Benefits include:

• 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 12 November 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.