Secretary and Director of Quality

Location of job: London, UK (Canary Wharf)

SP Jain London School of Management (SPJL) is an OfS-registered business school that opened in Canary Wharf in October 2023. We are part of the SP Jain Group, with campuses in Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney.

We are appointing a Secretary and Director of Quality to lead the School’s governance, regulatory compliance and academic quality assurance. This is a rare opportunity to shape the governance and quality framework of a growing institution, with a seat on the Senior Management Team and direct access to the Chair of the Board.

The role

You will act as Company Secretary and provide the secretariat to the Board of Directors, the Academic Board and their committees; lead the School’s compliance with the OfS conditions of registration and its UKVI sponsor duties; lead academic quality assurance with reference to the UK Quality Code for Higher Education; maintain the institutional policy framework; and lead the School’s adoption of the IHE Code of Governance.

You will also line-manage the Registrar, who leads the School’s registry function.

What we offer

• The opportunity to join a developing and ambitious business school
• The chance to play a visible role in shaping an important function
• Real opportunities to contribute ideas and continuous improvement
• A hybrid working pattern, with one day per week working from home
• Discretionary bonus scheme of up to 15%
• Access to a wider benefits package, including wellbeing support and retail discounts

Selection

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first-stage interview online. Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 14 December 2026. Reasonable adjustments are available at any stage on request.

How to apply

Apply via the 'Apply' button above (e: staffrecruitment.uk@spjain.ac.uk) with a CV and a covering letter of up to two pages setting out your relevant experience and why you are interested in the role. For an informal conversation, contact the Chief Operating Officer, Sam Reynolds: sam.reynolds@spjain.ac.uk

Early application is encouraged.

Closing date: Sunday 6 December 2026 at 17:00.

Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post.

SPJL is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.