Quality & Compliance Manager in Reading

About Us:

UKMC is an institution committed to delivering high-quality education and fostering academic excellence. As part of our continuous commitment to maintaining standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, we are seeking a diligent and experienced Compliance Manager to join our team.

Role Overview:

The Quality & Compliance Manager will support the day to day management of the compliance team, coordinate the delivery of effective compliance systems that enable departments to meet statutory, regulatory, and sector-wide obligations.

They will support the development and implementation of policies, processes, quality enhancements, student and staff surveys, and good governance across the college.

The compliance manager will have a strong understanding of processes, risk management, and regulatory assurance.

The Quality & Compliance Manager will have good stakeholder management and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of academic and non academic stakeholders.

The Quality & Compliance Manager will have a good ability of team management, time management. and working to deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor compliance frameworks, internal controls, reporting systems and surveys.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Compliance Officer and promote a culture of accountability.
• Support risk management, business continuity, and alignment across departments and campuses.
• Prepare and present compliance reports; support audits and governance reviews.
• Optimise compliance systems and processes, including digital tools and automation.
• Provide guidance, training, and advice to embed compliance awareness across the college.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HE sector regulations and best practice.
• Support data protection, digital transformation, and quality governance across the college.

Person Specification

• Degree or equivalent experience; postgraduate qualification or professional certification desirable.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, risk management, and HE regulations (OfS, HESA, UKVI).
• Proven experience leading compliance/risk functions and managing teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work strategically for short and long term projects and deliverables.
• Highly organised with project/task management and process improvement expertise.

Attributes

• Proactive, strategic thinker with integrity, collaborative mindset, and a commitment to quality and enhancement.

This role is based Full Time Onsite in Manchester

Kindly note that we are currently not in position to offer any sponsorships for this role.