At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to shape the future of higher education regulation in England.
- Company: Independent regulator of higher education, committed to student success and diversity.
- Benefits: Generous salary, Civil Service pension, 25 days annual leave, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives and careers while growing your regulatory skills.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in policy, regulation, or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 45536 - 86006 £ per year.
Salary ranges from: £45,536 – £86,006 depending on role applied for plus generous Civil Service defined benefit pension.
Fixed term contract: 18 months.
Location: Bristol.
We are the independent regulator of higher education in England. We aim to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. The higher education sector in England is complex and diverse and the OfS’s approach to regulation recognises this. Our strategy signals a shift from an organisation in a start-up phase to an established regulator that understands its regulatory tools and how best to use them to shape incentives across the sector we regulate. We work to ensure that students in England enjoy higher education provision that is high quality; that their access to opportunity, success and progression is not limited by background, location or characteristics; and that providers are well and sustainably led.
We’re growing our regulatory capability and are looking for talented individuals to join us across three exciting roles for the next 18 months:
- Regulation Manager
- Senior Regulation Manager
- Head of Regulatory Portfolio
Whether you're new to regulation with strong transferable skills or an experienced leader in regulatory environments, we’d love to hear from you. Across all roles we’re looking for individuals who can demonstrate:
- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to interpret complex information
- Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience in policy, regulation, compliance, risk, higher education or project delivery (or transferable experience from a related area)
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
- A collaborative and adaptable approach to working in a changing environment
Working for us: The OfS regulates the higher education sector on behalf of all students. We value diversity and the wealth of perspectives, experience and ideas that it brings to our work, and we strive to embed equality of opportunity in everything we do. We recruit based on fair and open competition and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, race and ethnicity, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Flexibility is important to the OfS, as we recognise that it can enable people to work more effectively. A set of organisation-wide principles shape our approach to flexible and hybrid working, which our teams then use as guidance on how they deliver their business goals. This would usually mean working from the office for two to three days in a typical week.
In addition, our Total Reward Framework offers a range of benefits to suit your way of life. These include comprehensive learning and development, annual leave starting at 25 days’ per year (plus public holidays), access to the highly regarded Civil Service pension scheme and a variety of health benefits.
Deadline for applications is Monday 22nd June at noon.
For information: the OfS does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence.
Join Our Regulation Directorate - Regulation Manager, Senior Regulation Manager or Head of Regu[...] in Bristol employer: Office for Students
The Office for Students (OfS) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bristol where you can contribute to shaping the future of higher education in England. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme and extensive learning opportunities, the OfS fosters a culture of collaboration and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in a supportive and innovative regulatory landscape.
