Head of Governance, Quality and Compliance

Location: 30 Bedford Square, WC1B 3EE

Contract Type: Full-time and Permanent (35 hours per week)

The Head of Governance, Quality and Compliance is responsible for leading and developing the governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance framework for Sotheby’s Institute of Art (SIA) and Vogue College of Fashion (VCF).

SIA and VCF are registered with the Office for Students (OfS) and form part of the Edconic educational group. While sharing a range of services, both institutions have distinct academic partnerships and identities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across both institutions and their leadership teams to ensure effective governance, regulatory compliance and academic quality.

Leading a small team and playing a key role within the Quality function, the postholder will support the continued development and integration of governance, compliance and quality processes, while maintaining the unique strengths of each institution. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced higher education professional to contribute strategically while also overseeing key operational responsibilities.

We are seeking an individual with substantial experience of quality assurance and enhancement, governance, compliance and regulation within English higher education, particularly in relation to OfS. The successful candidate will have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, experience of supporting senior committees and governance structures, and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into effective institutional policies and practice.

For further information, please click here to access the Role Description and Person Specification and to find out more about us.

Benefits of working for us include:

• 25 days annual leave plus up to 4 days additional discretionary leave during the Christmas period
• Hybrid working
• 2 discretionary Company Global Celebration Days
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave on a salary sacrifice basis
• 24/7 access to Spectrum.Life, a comprehensive health and wellbeing platform giving staff support across the full spectrum of life. This includes virtual GP, nurse and physio appointments, confidential counselling, legal and financial advice, a digital gym, nutrition and wellbeing resources, meditation, and a benefits hub
• Access to courses within the Edconic online course portfolio free of charge
• Employee and family discounts on all Edconic courses
• Volunteering days
• Life insurance
• Discount for gym membership
• Access to a comprehensive e-learning platform
• Enhanced maternity and sickness payment benefits

How to Apply

Please click on the 'Apply' button above to start your application. You will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement of up to 2000 words. The supporting statement should set out how you meet the criteria of this position. CV’s without a supporting statement will not be considered

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 16^th August 2026.

Individuals who are interested in discussing the role informally before applying may contact Dr. Jonathan Woolfson, Chief Academic Officer of IOALL: j.woolfson@sothebysinstitute.com.