Partnerships Governance and Compliance Manager

Partnerships Governance and Compliance Manager

Full-Time 44100 - 53900 £ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead quality assurance and governance for partnerships in higher education.
  • Company: City St George, committed to academic excellence and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Sector-leading salary, pension scheme, hybrid working, and staff development.
  • Other info: Join a diverse team with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of partnerships while ensuring academic standards and compliance.
  • Qualifications: Experience in programme validation and strong understanding of academic governance.

The predicted salary is between 44100 - 53900 £ per year.

In this role you will provide strategic leadership for quality assurance and governance of City St George’s collaborative provision and partnership-based learning. You will oversee governance across the full partnership lifecycle, manage risks, and advise senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance. You will lead the Partnerships Governance and Compliance sub-function, directing a small team and aligning delivery with institutional priorities. This role supports safeguarding academic standards while shaping how partnerships contribute to the university’s mission.

Pay / Benefits

  • sector-leading salary
  • pension scheme
  • staff training and development
  • hybrid working
  • commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

  • Lead partnership quality and governance across the lifecycle (approval, validation, monitoring, review).
  • Oversee complex partnership projects, manage risks and dependencies, provide authoritative advice to senior stakeholders.
  • Ensure governance and regulatory compliance are embedded in partnership activity.
  • Manage the Partnerships Governance and Compliance sub-function, supervising one Senior Officer and two Officers.

Key requirements

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of programme validation, approval, monitoring and review in higher education.
  • Strong understanding of collaborative provision, academic governance and quality assurance.
  • Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and balance competing priorities and risks.
  • Excellent communication, professional judgement and relationship-building; experience supervising staff and leading workstreams.

Partnerships Governance and Compliance Manager employer: St George’s University of London

City St George's, University of London is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff while fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture. As a Course Officer, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting students in their academic journeys, with access to comprehensive training and development opportunities. Located in the heart of London, the university offers competitive salaries, a robust pension scheme, and a commitment to equality and diversity, making it a rewarding place to build your career.

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Contact Details:

St George’s University of London Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Partnerships Governance and Compliance Manager

Strategic Leadership
Quality Assurance
Governance
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Programme Validation
Monitoring and Review