Academic Quality Manager

The British University in Egypt (www.bue.edu.eg) serves over 12,000 students with a focus on inclusion, civic engagement and employability. Its applied research agenda is shaped around innovation, economic development and improving lives in North Africa, the Middle East and globally.

Founded in 2004, located in Cairo, based in a purpose-built campus, the University delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in English, validated by UK universities including Manchester Metropolitan University, Queen Margaret University and London South Bank University. In 2024 it successfully completed the QAA accredited International Quality Review, the first university in North Africa to achieve this status.

The British University in Egypt is ambitious and on a growth trajectory. It has a student-centered culture and promotes evidence-based curriculum innovation and a commitment to employer-engagement and technology-enhanced learning at all stages of taught course delivery. Academics are research active and encouraged to link their work to teaching.

We are now seeking to recruit Academic Quality Manager who will be responsible for leading and supporting quality assurance and enhancement activities within a designated academic cluster and group of Faculties (below is the list of roles & responsibilities).

Cairo offers an inspiring blend of timeless history and contemporary living from the iconic pyramids and the world-renowned Grand Egyptian Museum to beautiful Red Sea coastlines and vibrant Mediterranean shores. Known for its warm hospitality, diverse dining options and lively social culture, Egypt provides an exceptional quality of life for international professionals. As Africa’s largest city and a key gateway to the wider Middle East, Cairo is also undergoing significant development, emerging as a center for culture, healthcare, and advanced technologies. With its welcoming communities and strong sense of security, it is a safe and rewarding place to live and work.

Cairo is well connected through daily direct flights from and to the UK and acts as a gateway to Africa and major regional hubs, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, drawing a dynamic international community.

The British University in Egypt provides competitive salaries, accommodation, transportation, medical Insurance and one round ticket per academic year. 

Successful candidates will be based in Cairo and join the University no later than 15^th August 2026. Appointments will initially be for two years, following the satisfactory completion of a probationary period (3 months).

Expressions of interest in the form of (1) a personal statement of no more than 600 words outlining personal experience and skills (2) a comprehensive professional CV to be submitted to CPO@bue.edu.eg, careers@bue.edu.eg and Ghada.Bazan@bue.edu.eg by 21^st June 2026.

Job Data

Direct reports to: Director of Academic Quality Management

Job Purpose

• Academic Quality Manager is responsible for leading and supporting quality assurance and enhancement activities within a designated academic cluster and group of Faculties
• Ensure compliance with academic regulations, utilising an evidence-led and data-led approach to monitor compliance, responding in a timely manner to ensure optimised compliance
• Engage with UK-validating partners to ensure effective partnership working, clear communication and effective delivery of the validating partner’s core quality assurance frameworks
• Enable appropriate alignment and compliance to Egyptian higher education regulatory system.
• Offer expert advice on good quality assurance and enhancement practices Provide support to academics in maintaining high standards of quality in teaching and learning

Job Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for a designated academic cluster and Faculties therein on academic quality assurance and enhancement matters, providing a timely response and expert advice and guidance
• Develop deep knowledge of the academic regulations ensuring that Faculties comply with university regulations (UK and Egyptian regulations and by-laws), actively supporting academics to meet regulatory requirements
• Line manage an Assistant Academic Quality Manager ensuring they are appropriately tasked to support day-to-day quality assurance operations, including supporting their professional development
• Support designated cluster and Faculties to maintain and improve quality standards in teaching, learning and assessment using data and objective analysis to monitor quality standards
• Work closely with peer academic quality assurance professionals at validating partners and other regulators, and facilitate partnership working with link tutors at validating institutions and engagement with external examiners
• Provide contemporary evidence-informed advice to academics on good practice in curriculum design, assessment and teaching methods ensuring alignment to University regulations and the requirements of validating partners
• Assist in the preparation and review of key academic documentation, including programme validation, course handbooks, annual programme reviews, module reviews, period program reviews and periodic portfolio reviews ensuring they meet University and validating partner requirements
• As required, coordinate Stage-2 student complaints, working to conduct the necessary investigation and gathering of evidence, reporting and making recommendations as appropriate
• Support the Academic Secretary and Assistant Academic Secretary in providing key input and support to relevant governance committees and working groups.
• Liaise with student representatives as required over matters of academic quality assurance in designated cluster and Faculties
• Monitor the effectiveness of academic quality assurance processes, procedures and regulations utilising appropriate evidence and data, recommending improvements as necessary
• Contribute to the development and delivery of quality enhancement initiatives and the use of new technologies, supporting continuous improvement across the University
• Undertake necessary professional development training to maintain a contemporary understanding of emerging trends in higher education quality assurance and enhancement
• Work with the Director of Teaching Enhancement to develop relevant training for academics in the field of academic quality assurance
• Support the Director of Academic Quality Management with any professional tasks required in the field of academic quality assurance, and deputise for the Director of Academic Quality Management when necessary
• Undertake any additional duties as assigned by the line manager.

Relationship with other Parties

Internally:

• Academic Quality Managers, Deans and Vice Deans for Teaching and Learning, academics and departments working with Egyptian higher education regulators.

Externally:

• UK validating parties
• UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)

Operational Environment

Office Base

Job Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration).
• A postgraduate degree is highly preferred.

Experience

• Ideally minimum of 8-10 years of experience in higher education administration, academic governance, quality assurance, or compliance.
• Proven experience working with UK higher education quality frameworks and international academic partnerships.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent document auditing, policy review, and process mapping skills.
• Data-driven mindset with attention to detail.

Competencies

Core:

• Strong Communication skills
• Strategic thinking
• Collaboration
• Integrity & Accountability
• Results Focus

The British University in Egypt Benefits

• Flight Tickets
• Accommodation
• Transportation
• Residency
• Medical Coverage