Quality Manager (Partnerships, Fixed Term)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager (Partnerships) to join our Quality & Governance team on a fixed-term basis. You’ll play a central role in supporting the growth and governance of partnership provision, helping ensure our frameworks, processes and approvals are robust, efficient and aligned with BU’s strategic ambitions.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll lead a range of high-profile activities that underpin the successful development and oversight of partnerships at BU, including:

• Leading the development and implementation of policies, regulations and procedures for partnership provision
• Managing the approval process for new partnerships, including supporting panels, committees and governance requirements
• Acting as a key contact for quality assurance and regulatory compliance, providing expert advice to colleagues and partners
• Driving process improvement and project delivery across partnership activity
• Working collaboratively across Academic Services and Faculties to ensure effective and consistent implementation
• Supporting training and development on quality frameworks and partnership processes
• Monitoring impact and ensuring continuous enhancement using data and insight

You’ll also maintain strong engagement with sector bodies such as the Office for Students, QAA and OIA, helping BU stay aligned with external expectations and best practice.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who can confidently navigate complexity and bring clarity to it. You’ll bring:

• Experience of developing and implementing quality policies and processes
• A solid understanding of HE quality assurance and regulatory frameworks, ideally including partnerships
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical solutions
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach

Why join us?

• Play a leading role in shaping BU’s partnership portfolio and governance approach
• Work in a supportive, experienced team at the heart of Academic Services
• Influence institutional policy, practice and decision-making
• Gain exposure to strategic projects and senior stakeholders across the University

This position is available on a fixed-term basis until 2nd August 2027.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

More than just a job!  Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.

Core Package:

PAY– a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression

PENSION– a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions

HOLIDAY – Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)

WORK LIFE BALANCE – flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)

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