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Job Title: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Location: Manchester - based at UK Management College offices, with responsibilities across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £100,000–£135,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

About UKMC and Unibridge Group

UK Management College (UKMC) is part of the wider Unibridge Group. UKMC is a growing higher education provider in the United Kingdom, focused on widening participation and providing accessible higher education opportunities to students from diverse and under-represented backgrounds.

The Chief Commercial Officer will be based within UKMC's Manchester offices and will provide senior commercial leadership and support across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group.

While the post holder will be operationally based at UKMC, the role has a Group-wide remit and will work across Unibridge Group organisations as required, supporting commercial strategy, revenue growth, market development, partnerships and the development of new and diversified income streams.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) is UKMC's most senior commercial executive and is responsible for leading the College's commercial strategy, revenue growth and market development.

The post holder will provide strategic leadership across market intelligence, brand and marketing, student recruitment, admissions, business development, commercial partnerships, pricing, fee-share arrangements and the development of new and diversified income streams.

A key responsibility of the role will be to develop and maintain robust commercial models that support strategic decision-making across UKMC. This will include market sizing, demand forecasting, student recruitment and pipeline modelling, pricing analysis, unit economics, income diversification and scenario planning.

The CCO will ensure that commercial growth is measured, evidence-based and aligned with institutional capacity, educational quality, regulatory requirements and student outcomes. The role will work closely with the Group Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Board, shareholders and senior leadership teams.

Commercial success must support UKMC's educational mission and long-term sustainability. Revenue or recruitment targets must never take precedence over educational quality, regulatory compliance or the student experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial Strategy and Leadership

• Develop, lead and deliver UKMC's commercial strategy in alignment with the College's strategic objectives.
• Ensure UKMC has a clear, evidence-based and sustainable strategy for revenue growth.
• Act as the principal commercial adviser to the Group Chief Executive Officer, shareholders, Board and senior leadership team.
• Provide clear and evidence-based advice on market opportunities, commercial risks, growth strategies and investment decisions.
• Establish and maintain commercial policies, pricing governance, approval processes and business case standards.
• Ensure commercial activity is aligned with institutional capacity, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and sponsor cross-college commercial projects, strategic initiatives and market-entry opportunities.
• Ensure commercial plans are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets and governance frameworks.

Commercial Planning and Modelling

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve UKMC's commercial models and forecasting capability.
• Lead market sizing and addressable demand analysis across regions, campuses and programmes.
• Develop student recruitment, admissions and enrolment forecasts across all intake cycles.
• Analyse pricing, fee-share arrangements and commercial contribution by partner, programme and campus.
• Develop and monitor unit economics, including cost per enquiry, cost per application, cost per enrolment and student lifetime value.
• Produce rolling commercial forecasts and projections to support short, medium and long-term strategic planning.
• Undertake scenario and sensitivity analysis relating to recruitment performance, pricing changes, new markets, partnerships and competitive risks.
• Work closely with the CFO to ensure that commercial models and financial models are fully aligned and reconciled.
• Ensure a consistent and reliable set of commercial and financial assumptions underpins business plans, Board papers and strategic decisions.
• Monitor income concentration, partner dependency and market risk.
• Support the diversification of UKMC's income streams and reduce dependency on individual partners or revenue sources.
• Translate complex commercial analysis into clear and actionable recommendations for senior leaders and the Board.

Revenue Growth and Student Recruitment

• Lead UKMC's commercial approach to revenue growth through student recruitment and admissions.
• Develop and oversee recruitment strategies, ensuring recruitment targets remain aligned with campus capacity and the ability to deliver a high-quality student experience.
• Support the delivery of UKMC's Board-approved recruitment baseline of a minimum of 4,500 new entrants per year, within the agreed planning range and assessed institutional capacity.
• Oversee the full student recruitment funnel, including enquiry generation, application conversion, offers, acceptances and enrolment.
• Monitor recruitment performance by campus, programme, intake and recruitment channel.
• Establish clear commercial KPIs, conversion targets and cost-per-enrolment measures.
• Identify underperformance early and ensure corrective action is implemented during the recruitment cycle.
• Ensure recruitment activity is ethical, transparent, compliant and consistent with UKMC's mission and values.
• Ensure appropriate oversight of direct recruitment, community-based recruitment and approved third-party channels.
• Ensure published information, offers, student terms and commercial communications are accurate and compliant with relevant consumer protection and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that commercial targets do not result in students being recruited onto provision that is unsuitable or insufficiently prepared.

Income Diversification and New Revenue Streams

• Identify and develop new and diversified income opportunities for UKMC.
• Develop strategies to reduce dependency on individual partners, markets or revenue streams.
• Identify relevant grant, public funding and external funding opportunities.
• Develop processes for identifying, assessing and supporting funding and bid opportunities.
• Explore and develop commercially viable opportunities including:
• Contract and commercial training.
• Employer-funded provision.
• Professional development and CPD.
• Consultancy and knowledge-based services.
• Skills and workforce development programmes.
• Appropriate commercial use of UKMC's estate and facilities.
• Ensure all new commercial opportunities are supported by robust business cases.
• Work with the CFO and other senior stakeholders to ensure appropriate costing, financial modelling and risk assessment.
• Monitor new revenue initiatives against approved business cases and performance expectations.
• Make evidence-based recommendations regarding the continuation, development or closure of underperforming commercial activities.
• Establish and monitor income diversification targets.

Partnerships and Portfolio Development

• Lead the commercial development and expansion of academic and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective university, awarding body and commercial partners.
• Lead the commercial elements of partnership due diligence and negotiations.
• Negotiate fee-share arrangements, payment terms and commercial conditions that support the long-term interests of UKMC.
• Provide commercial analysis and recommendations for new programmes, subject areas, campuses and modes of delivery.
• Ensure portfolio expansion is supported by evidence of market demand, sustainable unit economics and sufficient institutional capacity.
• Support the commercial management and review of existing partnerships.
• Monitor the commercial performance of partnership agreements, including fee-share arrangements, recruitment performance and renewal opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with academic and quality leadership, recognising that academic standards and quality assurance remain within the responsibility of the appropriate academic and regulatory functions.
• Support the commercial evaluation of potential acquisitions, mergers and new institutional opportunities.
• Work with the CFO and other senior stakeholders on commercial and financial due diligence where appropriate.
• Develop relationships with employers, civic organisations, funders and other stakeholders that create strategic and commercial opportunities.

Market Intelligence, Brand and Marketing

• Lead UKMC's approach to market intelligence and ensure commercial decisions are informed by robust market evidence.
• Monitor competitor activity, market demand, demographic trends, policy developments and funding changes affecting the education sector.
• Develop regional and campus-level market intelligence to support UKMC's growth strategy.
• Provide strategic leadership for UKMC's brand and marketing activities.
• Support the development of a credible, distinctive and consistent UKMC brand.
• Oversee marketing strategies and campaigns across campuses.
• Monitor the effectiveness of digital marketing, community engagement and other recruitment channels.
• Ensure marketing activity is measurable, evidence-based and focused on demonstrable commercial outcomes.
• Oversee the effective use and development of marketing technology and CRM systems, including MyMACC where applicable.
• Ensure the student journey can be measured effectively from initial enquiry through to enrolment.
• Ensure marketing investment is directed towards channels and activity that demonstrate value and effectiveness.
• Commission and use market research, applicant research and student perception research to inform commercial strategy.
• Represent the voice of the market within UKMC's strategic planning.

Commercial Governance, Compliance and Risk

• Ensure commercial activity across UKMC complies with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with consumer protection requirements, advertising standards, data protection legislation and relevant regulatory obligations.
• Ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place for contracts, partnerships and commercial commitments.
• Establish clear approval processes and delegated authority arrangements for commercial decisions.
• Ensure commercial contracts are appropriately negotiated, approved, documented and maintained.
• Maintain oversight of commercial risks including market risk, competition, recruitment pipeline risk, partner concentration and reputational risk.
• Ensure significant commercial risks are identified, assessed and escalated appropriately.
• Provide clear, accurate and timely commercial reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Board and relevant Committees.
• Report on commercial performance against agreed plans, forecasts and KPIs.
• Ensure commercial data is accurate, consistent and aligned with UKMC's agreed evidence base.

Leadership and People Management

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing commercial function across UKMC.
• Provide leadership and development to senior colleagues responsible for Marketing, Admissions, Student Recruitment, Business Development and Commercial Partnerships.
• Establish clear objectives, performance expectations and development plans for commercial leaders.
• Support succession planning and talent development across key commercial functions.
• Promote collaboration and the sharing of best practice across campuses and departments.
• Develop a commercial culture that combines ambition with accountability, transparency and evidence-based decision-making.
• Ensure commercial forecasts and targets are challenging but realistic and supported by robust assumptions.
• Champion UKMC's widening participation mission and ensure commercial activity supports the needs of under-served communities.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the seniority and responsibilities of the role as requested by the Group Chief Executive Officer.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Chief Commercial Officer will work closely with:

• Group Chief Executive Officer.
• Shareholders and Board.
• Chief Financial Officer.
• Provost and Deans.
• Chief Operating Officer and senior operational leaders.
• Marketing, Admissions and Student Recruitment teams.
• Business Development and Commercial Partnership teams.
• Partner universities and awarding bodies.
• Employers, funders and commercial partners.
• External advisers and consultants.

The post holder will attend and contribute to Board and senior leadership meetings as required for commercial matters.

The role will provide senior oversight and input into Marketing, Admissions, Finance, Audit and Risk Committees where commercial performance, planning or risk is being considered.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Significant senior-level commercial leadership experience within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering commercial and revenue growth strategies.
• Experience of leading multiple commercial functions, including marketing, sales, recruitment, admissions, business development or partnerships.
• Proven experience of developing and using commercial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Strong experience of market analysis, demand forecasting and commercial planning.
• Experience of developing pricing strategies, commercial agreements or partnership arrangements.
• Demonstrable experience of negotiating complex commercial contracts and partnerships.
• Strong financial literacy and the ability to work effectively with senior finance leaders.
• Experience of developing business cases and evaluating commercial opportunities.
• Proven experience of leading and developing senior teams.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management and governance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leaders and the Board.

Desirable Experience

• Senior commercial leadership experience within higher education, education or another regulated sector.
• Experience of student recruitment, admissions or education marketing.
• Experience of working with university partnerships, awarding bodies or education providers.
• Experience of developing new academic programmes, portfolios or education markets.
• Experience of grant funding, public funding or alternative income generation.
• Experience of mergers, acquisitions or organisational growth.
• Experience of working within a multi-site organisation.
• Experience of working directly with Boards, shareholders or investors.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong commercial and strategic judgement.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling capability.
• The ability to interpret complex market, recruitment and financial data.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to balance commercial ambition with institutional capacity, quality and regulatory requirements.
• A strong understanding of revenue growth, market development and income diversification.
• The ability to identify opportunities while effectively managing commercial risk.
• The ability to make evidence-based decisions in complex and changing environments.
• Strong leadership and people development capability.
• High levels of personal credibility and professional integrity.

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

The Chief Commercial Officer will be expected to demonstrate and promote the values of UKMC.

The post holder will:

• Act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all commercial activities and relationships.
• Provide clear and candid advice, including where commercial risks or challenges need to be addressed.
• Ensure the interests and welfare of students remain central to commercial decision-making.
• Ensure revenue and recruitment objectives do not take precedence over educational quality, regulatory compliance or the student experience.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate professional judgement.
• Work collaboratively across UKMC while respecting governance and regulatory responsibilities.
• Promote ethical and responsible commercial practice.
• Support widening participation and UKMC's commitment to serving under-represented and under-served communities.
• Demonstrate accountability for commercial performance and decision-making.
• Always maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The post holder will be based at UK Management College's Manchester offices and will be required to work across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group as necessary. The role may require travel between UKMC campuses, Unibridge Group locations and other locations in line with business requirements.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this Job Description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the seniority and scope of the role, including responsibilities that support the wider Unibridge Group.

The Chief Commercial Officer will be expected to comply with all relevant UKMC and Unibridge Group policies, procedures, governance requirements and regulatory obligations, as applicable to the role.

Director of Academic Quality

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000

Department: Office of the Provost

Location: Salford

Reporting Line: Associate Provost

Proposed Start Date: Immediate

Employment Type:  Permanent

Contract type: Full time

Working Days and Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm 

THE COMPANY

UK Management College (UKMC) aims to unlock infinite possibilities by nurturing every individual's potential, creating an inclusive environment where dreams become realities.

We strive for excellence in education by fostering an inspiring and inclusive environment through partnerships with universities, maximising the potential of our community to make meaningful contributions in their fields.

Working with a diverse range of high-ranked UK HE partners to provide relevant and life-enhancing learning experiences, our students come from highly diverse backgrounds, and from demographic groups which are traditionally underrepresented in UK higher education, meaning that UKMC is a class-leading organisation for social mobility.

Our mission

Over a nine-year journey, UKMC has been on a transformative journey with a mission of ‘transforming lives’ through widening participation and economic success through the inter-related matrix of learning, knowledge and skills.

Underpinning this is our vision to create inclusive growth, connecting more learners to the opportunities available in the UK cities where UKMC is in operation (currently Greater Manchester, Derby, Newcastle and Sunderland).

To meet our aspirations, by providing transferable skills, strong student support, information, guidance and advice, and learning routes, UKMC ensures that no individual is left behind, whatever their social background, or excluded from the opportunities that can help to ensure a rewarding career.

At the core of our vision is a passionate and committed social mission to promote aspiration and social mobility within all the communities we serve.

At UKMC students have unique benefits from collaborations with UK universities, employers, and industry leaders, and curriculum content which embeds real-world applications and experiences, to give our students the skills they need to enhance their employability.

With more than 10, 000 registered students, we are a large and growing Higher Education Institution, delivering Foundation BSc Courses from Canterbury Christ Church University, Arts University Bournemouth, Health Sciences University, and University of Wolverhampton with multiple intakes throughout the academic calendar.

We welcome students from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive academic community whose learning experience takes place in sustainable, technology-enhanced learning environments, using digital tools to provide a modern and accessible student experience.

We deliver personalised learning journeys, supporting students from application to graduation, encouraging civic engagement and social responsibility at every step of their learning journey.

To meet our aspiration to be an education provider of choice, we now seek an exceptional individual to act as <Director of Academic Quality>.

This individual will be a key member of our management team, overseeing development and implementation of sector-leading practices and policies within our programmes, leading our quality control team in ensuring a superb experience for our students, and ensuring that quality is consolidated and enhanced throughout future and ongoing expansion.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the Associate Provost, you will be at the heart of the team ensuring the safeguarding of academic quality for the institution, underpinning the aspirations of our Strategic Vision strategy.

As Director of Academic Quality, you will be accountable for and lead the refinement and ongoing enhancement of UKMC’s academic quality assurance frameworks: working alongside our Compliance team, you’ll ensure academic provision meets the required standards of employers and regulatory bodies (including where appropriate PSRB accreditation), and delivery of a contemporary and excellent student experience which delivers the student outcomes needed to ensure employability.

In leading the Academic Quality team, the post holder will have overall responsibility for academic governance, the maintenance and review of academic regulations and the academic policy framework, the annual lifecycle for academic quality assurance, the management of curriculum information, programme validation processes, the management of partner relationships and the management of student work.

This crucial and influential role within UKMC demands an experienced leader, one with a proven track-record of influence and with significant expertise in higher education quality assurance and enhancement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge, understanding of quality assurance and compliance requirements in the context of the UK HE regulatory environment, and will additionally be able to clearly demonstrate high-level analytical skills, and the ability to use data to support evidence-based decision‑making.

It’s essential that you’re also able to demonstrate proven and outstanding communication skills, and a track-record of effective interpersonal skills which will enable you to inform, challenge, and influence senior colleagues.

You’ll be a superb collaborator, meticulously organised and task‑focused, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Candidates for this role with prior experience in the support of high-level academic programmes (including industry-facing content) will have a significant advantage, as will applicants who can demonstrate success in providing excellent experiences and outcomes for students from non-traditional educational backgrounds.

Though not explicitly required, it is likely that the successful candidate will have postgraduate qualifications, and memberships of relevant professional bodies will be viewed positively. 

REQUIREMENTS

You will be able to evidence:

• Ability to contribute to strategic vision, thinking, and management
• Impactful and emotionally intelligent leadership skills
• Strategic and operational decision-making
• Ensuring and sustaining stakeholder engagement
• Leading and implementing change, risk, and performance management
• Distinctive contributions to policy development and implementation
• Strong digital skills and capabilities
• Proven technology integration skills
• Effective and practical workload management 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Right to Work: The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. UKMC does not provide visa sponsorship.

Travel: Travel between campuses and other travel for professional purposes will be required. 

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

UK Management College is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. At UKMC we understand that a diverse organisation is a strong one, and accordingly we encourage and support applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief, or identity. We will always sympathetically consider requests for financial support to cover costs of participating in the selection process, including childcare or additional costs associated with restricted mobility etc.The role requirements should be applied fairly and objectively throughout the recruitment and selection process.  

Student Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator

Locations: Manchester

Position Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday/ 9am to 5pm/ 5 days in the office

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience

Reports to: Head of Business Development

Role Overview

Are you a confident communicator with a passion for connecting students to higher education opportunities? UKMC is seeking a proactive Student Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator to join our Business Development team. In this role, you will build and maintain strong relationships with schools, colleges, and community partners to promote UKMC’s higher education pathways. You will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and guiding prospective students—helping them take the next step toward their academic and career goals.

Key Responsibilities

·Develop and manage partnerships with schools, sixth forms, and further education colleges

·Plan and deliver presentations, workshops, and recruitment events to promote UKMC programmes

·Coordinate outreach activities to engage and attract prospective students

·Work closely with the Business Development team to meet recruitment targets and growth objectives

·Act as a brand ambassador for UKMC at internal and external events

·Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective students through effective relationship management

·Provide guidance and information on courses, admissions, and student support services

·Track, analyse, and report on recruitment activity and conversion rates

·Collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to ensure a seamless student journey

Stakeholder Engagement

Establish strong links with:

·School career advisors and teachers

·College tutors and leadership teams

·Community organisations and youth groups

·Maintain regular communication to ensure consistent student referrals and engagement

Business Development Focus

·Support the achievement of student recruitment targets

·Identify new partnership opportunities to expand UKMC’s reach

·Contribute to strategic outreach plans aligned with market growth and demand

·Represent UKMC in a professional and impactful manner to strengthen its reputation

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

·Experience in student recruitment, outreach, sales, or business development

·Strong networking and relationship-building skills

·Excellent presentation and communication abilities

·Ability to influence and engage young people and stakeholders

·Good organisational and time management skills

·Data-driven mindset with the ability to monitor performance and outcomes

·Proficient in IT systems (CRM tools, Microsoft Office, etc.)

Desirable

·Understanding of the UK higher education sector

·Experience working with schools, colleges, or youth engagement programmes

·Advice & Guidance qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Additional Requirements

·Willingness to travel for outreach activities and events

·Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends

·Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What We’re Looking For

·A motivated individual who thrives on building connections and driving results

·Someone who can balance relationship management with recruitment targets

·A team player with a commercial mindset and passion for education

Impact of the Role

·Increasing student enrolment

·Expanding UKMC’s partner network

·Supporting students in accessing higher education opportunities

 Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to academic resources and support networks.
• Supportive and inclusive academic community.

Quality and Compliance Officer

Department: Quality and Compliance

Location: Derby

Position Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Standard business hours with flexibility as required

Reports To: Compliance Manager

About UK Management College

UK Management College is committed to delivering high-quality, compliant, and robust systems across all areas of operation. We work collaboratively across departments to ensure regulatory standards are met while promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and best practice.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality and Compliance Officer to support the effective delivery of compliance, governance, and risk management activities across the organisation.

The role involves maintaining oversight of compliance systems and reporting, supporting adherence to statutory and regulatory frameworks (including OfS requirements where applicable), and contributing to audit, risk management, and business continuity processes.

You will work collaboratively across teams to embed compliance practices and ensure organisational standards are maintained and continuously improved.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Risk Coordination

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance frameworks and policies

• Maintain accurate records and evidence to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements

• Support regulatory submissions (including OfS where applicable), ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines

• Assist with internal audits, reviews, and risk assessments to identify gaps and improvements

Governance

• Support governance structures, including servicing committees and meetings

• Manage systems (e.g. SharePoint) for storing, tracking, and reporting compliance documentation

• Produce clear and concise reports highlighting key findings, risks, and operational themes

Project and Systems Support

• Apply project management approaches to support compliance-related initiatives

• Assist with system improvements, process mapping, and workflow efficiencies

• Support the integration of compliance practices across departments

Collaboration and Communication

• Work collaboratively with academic and professional services teams to promote a culture of compliance

• Communicate complex regulatory information clearly to non-specialist audiences

• Support delivery of projects and ensure deadlines are met

• Represent the department at internal and external meetings when required

• Work respectfully and inclusively with a diverse range of colleagues

Professional Development and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks and developments in compliance and risk management

• Contribute to improving compliance tools, processes, and reporting methods

• Provide support to other departments on quality and compliance matters when required

About You

Essential

• Degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent relevant experience

• Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and governance principles

• Knowledge of project management approaches (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or similar)

• Experience working collaboratively within a team or matrix environment

• Experience managing administrative or reporting processes with strong attention to detail

• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to interpret and present complex information clearly

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive and solution-focused approach

Desirable

• Qualification or training in compliance, risk management, or project management

• Familiarity with UK higher education regulatory frameworks (e.g. OfS)

• Experience in a regulated or higher education environment

• Experience supporting audits or compliance activities

• Experience using systems such as SharePoint, Power BI, or similar tools

• Ability to support workshops, briefings, or training sessions

• Continuous improvement mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Pension scheme

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Career progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you are passionate about compliance, governance, and driving organisational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Health and Social Care Lecturer

Department: Academics

Location: Sunderland Campus

Position Type: Permanent – Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work evenings or weekends depending on academic needs

Reports To: Course Director

About UK Management College

UK Management College (UKMC) is a forward thinking higher education provider committed to delivering high quality, career focused programmes. We work closely with academic partners and industry stakeholders to ensure our courses are relevant, rigorous, and aligned with professional standards.

Our Health and Social Care provision equips students with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours required to succeed in a rapidly evolving sector. We foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes academic excellence and real world application.

The Role

We are seeking an inspiring and committed Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join our academic team at our Sunderland Campus.

You will deliver high quality teaching across undergraduate programmes, support student learning and progression, and contribute to curriculum development and academic quality processes. This role offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic educator or industry professional passionate about shaping future health and social care practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Curriculum Delivery

• Deliver high quality teaching across Health and Social Care modules at undergraduate level

• Design and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and workshops using inclusive and student centred approaches

• Develop and maintain up to date teaching materials aligned with current sector practices and regulatory standards

• Apply innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes

Assessment and Student Support

• Design, set, assess, and moderate a range of assessments in line with programme requirements

• Provide timely, constructive, and fair feedback to support student development

• Supervise dissertations, research projects, and placements where applicable

• Act as a personal tutor, supporting students academically and pastorally

• Monitor student attendance, engagement, and progression

Research and Scholarly Activity

• Engage in scholarly activity to inform teaching practice

• Contribute to research projects, publications, or knowledge exchange initiatives

• Maintain up to date subject knowledge and professional practice

Quality Assurance and Academic Administration

• Participate in programme development, review, and accreditation processes

• Contribute to internal moderation, standardisation, and external examiner processes

• Attend assessment boards, academic committees, and team meetings

• Ensure compliance with academic regulations and quality standards

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with health and social care providers to support placements and collaboration

• Represent the College at professional events and external networks

• Contribute to community engagement and partnership development

About You

Essential

• Master’s degree in health and social care or a closely related field

• Undergraduate degree in Health and Social Care or related discipline

• Experience teaching or training in higher education or professional settings

• Ability to design, assess, and evaluate academic work

• Strong communication, organisational, and presentation skills

• Commitment to inclusive, student centred teaching and learning

• Ability to support diverse student cohorts effectively

Desirable

• PhD or equivalent professional experience

• Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert in Learning & Teaching) or willingness to obtain one

• Experience in health or social care practice

• Evidence of research, publications, or conference engagement

• Knowledge of quality assurance frameworks in higher education

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Company pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Clear academic career progression pathways

• Ongoing professional development and training support

• Supportive and inclusive working environment

• Access to modern campus facilities and digital resources

• Employee wellbeing support

• Excellent transport links

• Opportunities for academic and industry networking

How to Apply

If you are passionate about health and social care education and committed to developing the next generation of professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join UK Management College in shaping future graduates.

Health and Social Care Lecturer

Department: Academics

Location: Salford/Openshaw Campus

Position Type: Permanent – Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work evenings or weekends depending on academic needs

Reports To: Course Director

About UK Management College

UK Management College (UKMC) is a forward thinking higher education provider committed to delivering high quality, career focused programmes. We work closely with academic partners and industry stakeholders to ensure our courses are relevant, rigorous, and aligned with professional standards.

Our Health and Social Care provision equips students with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours required to succeed in a rapidly evolving sector. We foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes academic excellence and real world application.

The Role

We are seeking an inspiring and committed Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join our academic team at our Manchester Campus.

You will deliver high quality teaching across undergraduate programmes, support student learning and progression, and contribute to curriculum development and academic quality processes. This role offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic educator or industry professional passionate about shaping future health and social care practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Curriculum Delivery

• Deliver high quality teaching across Health and Social Care modules at undergraduate level

• Design and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and workshops using inclusive and student centred approaches

• Develop and maintain up to date teaching materials aligned with current sector practices and regulatory standards

• Apply innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes

Assessment and Student Support

• Design, set, assess, and moderate a range of assessments in line with programme requirements

• Provide timely, constructive, and fair feedback to support student development

• Supervise dissertations, research projects, and placements where applicable

• Act as a personal tutor, supporting students academically and pastorally

• Monitor student attendance, engagement, and progression

Research and Scholarly Activity

• Engage in scholarly activity to inform teaching practice

• Contribute to research projects, publications, or knowledge exchange initiatives

• Maintain up to date subject knowledge and professional practice

Quality Assurance and Academic Administration

• Participate in programme development, review, and accreditation processes

• Contribute to internal moderation, standardisation, and external examiner processes

• Attend assessment boards, academic committees, and team meetings

• Ensure compliance with academic regulations and quality standards

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with health and social care providers to support placements and collaboration

• Represent the College at professional events and external networks

• Contribute to community engagement and partnership development

About You

Essential

• Master’s degree in health and social care or a closely related field

• Undergraduate degree in Health and Social Care or related discipline

• Experience teaching or training in higher education or professional settings

• Ability to design, assess, and evaluate academic work

• Strong communication, organisational, and presentation skills

• Commitment to inclusive, student centred teaching and learning

• Ability to support diverse student cohorts effectively

Desirable

• PhD or equivalent professional experience

• Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert in Learning & Teaching) or willingness to obtain one

• Experience in health or social care practice

• Evidence of research, publications, or conference engagement

• Knowledge of quality assurance frameworks in higher education

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Company pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Clear academic career progression pathways

• Ongoing professional development and training support

• Supportive and inclusive working environment

• Access to modern campus facilities and digital resources

• Employee wellbeing support

• Excellent transport links

• Opportunities for academic and industry networking

How to Apply

If you are passionate about health and social care education and committed to developing the next generation of professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join UK Management College in shaping future graduates.

Health and Social Care Lecturer

Department: Academics

Location: Derby Campus

Position Type: Permanent – Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work evenings or weekends depending on academic needs

Reports To: Course Director

About UK Management College

UK Management College (UKMC) is a forward thinking higher education provider committed to delivering high quality, career focused programmes. We work closely with academic partners and industry stakeholders to ensure our courses are relevant, rigorous, and aligned with professional standards.

Our Health and Social Care provision equips students with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours required to succeed in a rapidly evolving sector. We foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes academic excellence and real world application.

The Role

We are seeking an inspiring and committed Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join our academic team at our Derby Campus.

You will deliver high quality teaching across undergraduate programmes, support student learning and progression, and contribute to curriculum development and academic quality processes. This role offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic educator or industry professional passionate about shaping future health and social care practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Curriculum Delivery

• Deliver high quality teaching across Health and Social Care modules at undergraduate level

• Design and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and workshops using inclusive and student centred approaches

• Develop and maintain up to date teaching materials aligned with current sector practices and regulatory standards

• Apply innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes

Assessment and Student Support

• Design, set, assess, and moderate a range of assessments in line with programme requirements

• Provide timely, constructive, and fair feedback to support student development

• Supervise dissertations, research projects, and placements where applicable

• Act as a personal tutor, supporting students academically and pastorally

• Monitor student attendance, engagement, and progression

Research and Scholarly Activity

• Engage in scholarly activity to inform teaching practice

• Contribute to research projects, publications, or knowledge exchange initiatives

• Maintain up to date subject knowledge and professional practice

Quality Assurance and Academic Administration

• Participate in programme development, review, and accreditation processes

• Contribute to internal moderation, standardisation, and external examiner processes

• Attend assessment boards, academic committees, and team meetings

• Ensure compliance with academic regulations and quality standards

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with health and social care providers to support placements and collaboration

• Represent the College at professional events and external networks

• Contribute to community engagement and partnership development

About You

Essential

• Master’s degree in health and social care or a closely related field

• Undergraduate degree in Health and Social Care or related discipline

• Experience teaching or training in higher education or professional settings

• Ability to design, assess, and evaluate academic work

• Strong communication, organisational, and presentation skills

• Commitment to inclusive, student centred teaching and learning

• Ability to support diverse student cohorts effectively

Desirable

• PhD or equivalent professional experience

• Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert in Learning & Teaching) or willingness to obtain one

• Experience in health or social care practice

• Evidence of research, publications, or conference engagement

• Knowledge of quality assurance frameworks in higher education

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Company pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Clear academic career progression pathways

• Ongoing professional development and training support

• Supportive and inclusive working environment

• Access to modern campus facilities and digital resources

• Employee wellbeing support

• Excellent transport links

• Opportunities for academic and industry networking

How to Apply

If you are passionate about health and social care education and committed to developing the next generation of professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join UK Management College in shaping future graduates.

Dean of Student Experience

Job Responsibilities

The College

UK Management College (UKMC) is a private, widening-participation higher education provider established in 2016, delivering degree programmes with an integrated Foundation Year in partnership with universities that act as the awarding bodies — the University of Wolverhampton (principal partner), Canterbury Christ Church University, Arts University Bournemouth and Health Sciences University — across campuses in Manchester (College House, Salford and Abarna Campus), Derby, Newcastle (North Shields) and Sunderland. The College serves a predominantly mature, local and first-in-family student community, many of whom balance study with work, caring and financial pressures. Its student-support model is therefore central, not peripheral, to its mission: success is measured by retention, continuation, completion and progression, and the College’s support ecosystem — organised around quality, engagement, support, wellbeing, inclusion and employability — exists to deliver those outcomes for every student, at every campus, on equal terms.

Role Purpose

The Dean of Student Experience is the College’s senior leader for academic services and the student experience. The post holder holds executive responsibility for the departments and functions that surround and enable course delivery: the Wellbeing Department; the Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) team; student engagement (non-academic); academic language and learning; employability, careers and student outcomes; research and knowledge exchange; and academic integrity. The purpose of the role is to ensure that every student — whatever their starting point, campus or mode of engagement — receives consistent, differentiated and effective support to engage, persist, achieve and progress.

The Dean of Student Experience reports to the Associate Provost / Provost and works in close partnership with the Academic Dean, who leads course delivery, and with the Quality and Compliance department, with whom the post holder shares responsibility for evidencing that the College’s support for students meets the requirements of the Office for Students (OfS), partner universities (awarding bodies) and other regulatory bodies. The two Deans are jointly accountable for the College’s student outcomes: continuation, completion and progression at or above the College’s institutional targets, which are themselves set above OfS numerical baselines.

Reporting and Organisational Position

Reports to:  Associate Provost / Provost.

Line manages:  Head of Wellbeing; Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) Manager; Head of Student Engagement (Non-Academic); Academic Language and Learning Lead; Head of Employability and Student Outcomes (Student Engagement and Career Development); Head of Research and Knowledge Exchange; and Head of Academic Integrity — together with the teams that report through them at every campus.

Works with:  The Academic Dean and the academic delivery structure (Associate / Assistant Deans, Course Directors, Academic Heads of Campus, Module Leaders); the Head of Quality and Compliance; the Academic Registrar and Academic Services; the Head of Planning and Student Systems; the Designated Safeguarding Lead; the Head of Human Resources; partner universities (awarding bodies); and the Student Association.

Committees:  Senior oversight of the Student Experience, Engagement and Employability Committee, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Research, Ethics and Knowledge Exchange Sub-Committee; member of Academic Board and the Faculty Committee; represents the student-experience portfolio at the Executive Board as required.

Key Responsibilities

A.  Strategic Leadership of the Student Experience

• Provide institution-wide leadership for the student experience and academic services, ensuring a single coherent support ecosystem across all campuses in which every service is oriented to the College’s outcome measures: retention, continuation, completion and progression.
• Lead, develop and performance-manage the Heads of Department and functional leads within the portfolio: agree annual objectives and departmental plans, hold regular documented one-to-ones, conduct appraisals, and hold each department to account for its performance, compliance and student outcomes.
• Ensure support is differentiated according to need but never unequal — with proactive, tailored support for at-risk students, stretch for high performers, and flexible arrangements for carers, mature learners and disabled students — in line with the College’s equity principle and Access and Participation commitments.
• Ensure parity of the student experience across every campus, monitoring service coverage, caseloads and student feedback by site and addressing any campus-level variation.
• Advise the Associate Provost / Provost, the Executive Board and the Board of Directors on student-experience performance, capacity and risk, ensuring service capacity is planned ahead of student-number growth, never behind it.
• Deputise for the Provost on student-experience matters as required.

B.  Wellbeing, Safeguarding and Inclusion

• Provide senior oversight of the Wellbeing Department through the Head of Wellbeing: endorse its strategy, policies and Office Performance Plan; review its KPI dashboards, audit findings and risk reports; and escalate material risks to the Associate Provost / Provost and senior committees.
• Ensure the consistent implementation of reasonable adjustments and learning support plans across all campuses, working with the Academic Dean’s delivery structure so that adjustments are embedded in teaching and assessment, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ensure effective arrangements for safeguarding and Prevent within the portfolio, working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the Safeguarding and Prevent Committee, and provide senior leadership during escalated crises and critical incidents.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across the student experience, providing senior oversight of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s student-facing agenda and ensuring inclusive practice is embedded in every service.
• Ensure lessons from wellbeing-related complaints, appeals and serious cases are learned, recorded and fed into continuous improvement.

C.  Personal Academic Tutoring (PAT)

• Provide senior oversight of the Personal Academic Tutor model through the PAT Manager, ensuring every student is assigned a Personal Academic Tutor and receives differentiated academic, pastoral and practical support in line with the Personal Tutor Policy.
• Ensure PATs monitor engagement, attendance and confidence through the engagement dashboard and KPI risk matrix, act on early warning signs of disengagement, and lead timely interventions in partnership with the Wellbeing Team, module tutors and Course Directors.
• Ensure the PAT function delivers its academic-skills programme — induction, workshops on academic writing, referencing, time management and digital literacy — consistently across campuses, aligned with the Foundation Year Academic Skills provision.
• Oversee PAT workforce planning, caseload allocation and cross-campus consistency, ensuring the data-driven deployment model matches PAT resource to enrolment, risk and learner need.
• Champion PAT staff development, supporting progression towards the PGCert and Advance HE Fellowship in line with institutional targets, and evaluate PAT performance and impact against retention, engagement and student-satisfaction measures.

D.  Student Engagement, Belonging and Student Voice

• Provide senior oversight of the non-academic engagement function through the Head of Student Engagement (Non-Academic), ensuring a rich programme of activities, events and communities that build belonging at every campus.
• Ensure the Student Engagement, Belonging and Academic Challenge Framework is delivered and monitored, with engagement and belonging metrics reviewed termly and acted upon.
• Ensure the student voice is heard and answered: support the Student Association, student representation, the Student Staff Liaison Committee, surveys and mid-module feedback, with visible “you said, we did” responses across the College.
• Ensure induction and transition support helps every new student — including Foundation Year entrants — settle, connect and engage from the earliest weeks.

E.  Academic Language and Learning

• Provide senior oversight of the Academic Language and Learning Lead and the developing Academic Language and Learning Hub, ensuring effective language and study-skills support for all students, including those for whom English is not a first language.
• Ensure the English Proficiency Framework is implemented and monitored across all courses and campuses, with escalation routes from Course Directors and PATs into specialist language support.
• Ensure language and learning development is embedded in the curriculum in collaboration with the Academic Dean, the Head of Learning and Teaching and Course Directors, and that its impact on retention, attainment and progression is evaluated.

F.  Employability, Careers and Student Outcomes

• Provide senior oversight of the employability and careers function through the Head of Employability and Student Outcomes, ensuring the Career-Ready Framework is delivered across every programme and campus.
• Lead the development of the Centre for Employability, Skills and Alumni, connecting teaching, research and graduate outcomes, and building employer, community and alumni engagement.
• Hold portfolio accountability for graduate progression, sustaining performance at or above the College’s institutional target, which is set above the OfS numerical baseline, and ensuring progression outcomes are monitored by campus and programme.
• Ensure employability, placements and career development are embedded at course level in collaboration with Course Directors, and provide senior oversight of the Student Experience, Engagement and Employability Committee.

G.  Research and Knowledge Exchange

• Provide senior oversight of the Head of Research and Knowledge Exchange, fostering a research and scholarship culture among staff and ensuring research-informed teaching enriches the student experience.
• Provide senior oversight of the Research, Ethics and Knowledge Exchange Sub-Committee, ensuring rigorous research-ethics approval processes and monitoring research performance against internal and external indicators.
• Lead the College’s preparations for the Research Excellence Framework 2029 and its community-centred scholarship agenda, aligned with the research and knowledge-exchange sub-strategy and budget.

H.  Academic Integrity

• Provide senior oversight of the Academic Integrity Office through the Head of Academic Integrity, ensuring academic-misconduct prevention, education, investigation and case management operate consistently, fairly and in line with each awarding body’s regulations.
• Ensure integrity data is analysed and reported termly, that trends inform preventative education delivered through PATs and module teams, and that assessment-design implications are raised with the Academic Dean.
• Ensure students receive clear education on academic integrity, referencing and the responsible use of technology from induction onwards.

I.  Quality, Compliance and Regulatory Assurance

• Work in structured partnership with the Head of Quality and Compliance to ensure the student-experience portfolio meets, and can evidence that it meets, the OfS conditions of registration — including the quality conditions relating to resources, support and student engagement — the UK Quality Code, and the requirements of each partner university (awarding body).
• Ensure every department in the portfolio maintains current policies, operating procedures, performance plans and audit trails, and contributes complete and accurate evidence to regulatory submissions, partner reviews and external audits.
• Ensure compliance across the portfolio with the Equality Act 2010, safeguarding and Prevent duties, UK GDPR / DPA 2018, consumer-protection requirements and the College’s student-facing policies, including complaints and extenuating-circumstances processes.
• Ensure support-related data recorded in the College’s systems is accurate and reliable, supporting internal dashboards and external returns, working with the Head of Planning and Student Systems and the Academic Registrar.
• Ensure the portfolio’s contribution to the annual Self-Assessment Report, the Quality Enhancement Plan and the Access and Participation Statement is evidenced and delivered, and that actions arising from complaints, appeals, audits and reviews are tracked to completion.
• Maintain an accurate portfolio risk register, escalating material risks within agreed timeframes to the Associate Provost / Provost and through the College’s risk and assurance structures.

J.  Governance and Reporting

• Present termly assurance reports on the student experience — service performance, outcomes, risks and improvement actions — to Academic Board and, as required, to the Executive Board and the Board of Directors through the Board Assurance Dashboard.
• Ensure the committees within the portfolio operate effectively, with accurate minutes, tracked actions and reliable upward reporting.
• Represent the student-experience portfolio at partner-university meetings, reviews and boards as required, providing assurance on the support available to students on each partner’s programmes.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the Associate Provost / Provost, commensurate with the seniority of the role.

Working with the Academic Dean

The Dean of Student Experience and the Academic Dean hold complementary portfolios within a single academic leadership model, under the senior oversight of the Associate Provost / Provost. The Academic Dean leads what is taught, by whom, and how well it is delivered; the Dean of Student Experience leads the services that enable every student to engage, persist and succeed. The two Deans are expected to operate as close partners: to maintain shared oversight of student outcomes; to align support capacity with delivery plans before each intake; to embed Personal Academic Tutoring, wellbeing, engagement, language, employability and integrity services within course delivery at every campus; and to present joint assurance on the academic student experience to Academic Board. Neither portfolio succeeds without the other, and both Deans are jointly accountable for the coherence of the whole.

6.  Values and Conduct

The Dean of Student Experience is expected to model the College’s values at all times: to act with integrity, compassion, fairness and transparency; to champion equality, diversity and inclusion in every service and decision; to safeguard the welfare of students and staff; to maintain confidentiality and comply with the College’s policies, the requirements of partner universities and the regulatory framework for higher education in England; and to embody the College’s widening-participation mission, in which support is different where necessary but never unequal, and success is measured by the distance travelled and the outcomes achieved — retention, continuation, completion and progression.

UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE

Office of the Provost

Assistant Provost (Learning, Teaching and Standards)

Job Responsibilities (Institutional)

1. Role Purpose

The Assistant Provost (Learning, Teaching and Standards) provides institution-wide strategic leadership for the quality, standards and enhancement of learning and teaching across UK Management College and every one of its campuses. The role sets and raises the standard expected of teaching, leads the institution’s teaching enhancement and quality-assurance agenda, and is responsible for academic standards and regulatory readiness — ensuring alignment with the requirements of the regulator (the Office for Students), the partner universities (awarding bodies), the UK Quality Code and sector frameworks. The Assistant Provost facilitates and leads the institution-wide teaching observation process and personally conducts observations as part of quality assurance and standard-setting. The role reports to the Provost and submits the Office Performance Plan (OPP) directly to the Provost.

2. Reporting Line

Reports to the Provost.  

Works in collaboration with (in support of): the Dean works with the Associate and Assistant Deans, the Head of Learning and Teaching, Course Directors and Course Officers, the Academic Integrity Office, the Academic Language and Learning Lead, the Employability and Career department, the Wellbeing and PAT teams, HR, the partner universities (awarding bodies) and the regulator.  

Line management: the role does not line manage the Dean, it provides institution-wide professional and standards leadership in collaboration with the Dean’s team.

3. Role Distinctions

The learning, teaching and standards structure provides clear lines of leadership and accountability across all campuses, while preserving the Dean’s authority:

Assistant Provost (Learning, Teaching and Standards) — institution-wide leadership of teaching quality, academic standards and regulatory assurance; sets and raises standards; facilitates and conducts observations; works in collaboration with and in support of the Dean; reports to the Provost.

Dean — retains full authority and line management for academic delivery and staffing across all campuses; line manages the Associate and Assistant Deans.The Assistant Provost supports, and does not supersede, the Dean.

Associate Dean — responsible for learning and teaching; line manages the Head of Learning and Teaching; sits within the Deanery under the Dean.

Head of Learning and Teaching — leads the Learning & Teaching Office: the strategy, the training and CPD programme, the annual conference and partner-university liaison; reports to the Associate Dean.

Teaching Enhancement & Quality Assurance Lead — operational delivery of observations, developmental feedback, the mentoring and coaching programme and quality-assurance checks.

4. Quality, Standards & Regulatory Alignment

The role aligns the College’s learning, teaching and academic standards, across all campuses, with the requirements of the regulator (the Office for Students), the partner universities (awarding bodies), the College’s academic quality framework, the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, the Advance HE Professional Standards Framework (PSF 2023), the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), and the Equality Act 2010 in relation to inclusive teaching.

5. Key Responsibilities

Institution-Wide Strategic Leadership (Learning, Teaching & Standards)

1.Provide visible, institution-wide strategic leadership for the quality, standards and enhancement of learning and teaching across UK Management College and every campus, setting the vision, standards and expectations for high-quality, inclusive and engaging education.

2.Develop, own, implement and annually review the institution’s Learning, Teaching and Standards strategy and delivery plan, embedded consistently across all campuses and aligned with regulatory, partner-university (awarding body) and sector requirements.

3.Set, raise and assure a consistent standard of teaching quality and academic standards across all campuses, reducing campus-to-campus variation and driving measurable continuous improvement.

4.Work in close collaboration with, and in support of, the Dean — providing institution-wide standards and quality leadership while the Dean retains full authority and line management for academic delivery and staffing.

5.Prepare and submit the Office Performance Plan (OPP) directly to the Provost, and provide regular, evidence-based assurance and reporting on learning, teaching and standards across all campuses.

Academic Standards, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Readiness

6.Lead the institution’s academic quality-assurance and standards framework, ensuring academic standards are set, maintained and assured consistently across all campuses.

7.Lead institutional readiness for, and ongoing compliance with, the requirements of the regulator (the Office for Students) and the UK Quality Code, including supporting regulatory submissions, returns, monitoring and reviews.

8.Ensure the quality and standards of provision meet the conditions and expectations of a registered higher education provider, working with the Dean and the partner universities.

9.Oversee quality-assurance processes — monitoring, periodic review, action planning and external and partner requirements — and ensure timely, evidenced responses to any quality or standards risks.

10.Provide the Provost and senior committees with assurance on academic standards, quality and regulatory compliance across the institution.

Teaching Observation, Quality & Enhancement (Institution-Wide)

11.Design, facilitate and lead a robust, consistent and developmental institution-wide teaching observation process spanning every campus and all teaching staff.

12.Personally conduct teaching observations across campuses as part of quality assurance, calibration, moderation and standard-setting, modelling the practice expected of the institution.

13.Oversee the analysis of observation outcomes across the institution, identify cross-campus themes, and ensure the findings drive the training, CPD and enhancement agenda.

14.Monitor and enhance teaching quality institution-wide using student feedback, observation data, peer review and student-outcome data, embedding and scaling good practice across all campuses.

15.Support the institutional response to teaching-quality risks, working with the Dean to ensure timely, evidenced improvement.

Staff Capability, CPD, Mentoring & Professional Recognition

16.Support and oversee the academic staff training and CPD programme, ensuring it reaches all teaching staff across every campus to a high standard.

17.Support the mentoring scheme and the assistant lecturer development pathway, ensuring effective and consistent support and progression institution-wide.

18.Lead the facilitation of professional recognition for teaching staff, championing Advance HE Fellowship (all levels) and other relevant professional fellowships and memberships, and raising the proportion of staff recognised year on year.

19.Build institutional teaching capability and a culture of pedagogic innovation, scholarship and continuous improvement across all campuses.

Curriculum Delivery Enhancement & Student Experience

20.Work with the Dean’s team, Course Directors and Course Officers to enhance the quality and consistency of curriculum delivery and the student learning experience across all campuses, recognising that the College delivers, and does not develop, the partner-approved curriculum.

21.Ensure teaching practice is inclusive and compliant with the Equality Act 2010, and that enhancement and standards activity demonstrably supports student engagement, continuation, progression and satisfaction.

22.Support the embedding of employability and career-readiness within teaching practice across the institution, working with the Employability and Career department.

Partner-University, Conference & Sector Engagement

23.Act as a senior point of contact with the partner universities on teaching quality, standards, observation and enhancement, ensuring documentation and evidence meet their monitoring, validation and review requirements.

24.Lead the annual Learning & Teaching Conference and other enhancement events, with partner-university and external contributions, ensuring institution-wide participation.

25.Represent the College on learning, teaching and standards matters at senior committees, partner-university meetings and relevant external and sector engagement, bringing sector developments into practice.

Oversight, Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

26.Provide professional leadership to the teaching enhancement and quality function in collaboration with the Dean and the Associate Dean, supporting the review of relevant Office Performance Plans, KPIs and trackers for consistency across campuses.

27.Analyse learning, teaching and standards data across the institution, report to the Provost and senior committees, and drive evidence-based continuous improvement.

28.Undertake additional duties and projects as assigned by the Provost.

6. Ideal Criteria

•Demonstrable senior experience in teaching enhancement, learning and teaching quality improvement, and academic staff development.

•Strong knowledge of academic standards, quality assurance and regulatory requirements in UK higher education (including the Office for Students and the UK Quality Code).

•A track record of working collaboratively and in support of senior academic colleagues across a multi-campus institution.

Business Management and Digital Marketing Lecturer

Department: Academic

Locations Available: Sunderland Campus

Position Type: Permanent - Full-Time position

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Reports To: Course Director

Job Overview

UK Management College is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Business Management and Digital Marketing to deliver high-quality teaching across business and digital marketing modules. The postholder will contribute to an engaging learning environment, support student achievement and ensure curriculum content reflects current industry practice and academic standards.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops across Business Management and Digital Marketing modules.
• Teach subjects including marketing strategy, digital marketing, SEO, social media, content marketing, data analytics and business management principles.
• Develop and update teaching materials to ensure academic quality and industry relevance.
• Encourage student participation, critical thinking, and applied learning.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on student assessments.

Assessment and Student Support

• Design, set, and mark assessments including coursework, projects, and examinations.
• Supervise student projects and provide guidance on business and digital marketing campaigns.
• Provide academic guidance and pastoral support as a personal tutor.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to student retention and success.

Professional Practice and Industry Engagement

• Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge in business and digital marketing through continuous professional development.
• Engage with industry partners to enhance curriculum content and student employability.
• Support the delivery of industry workshops and guest lectures where appropriate.

Quality Assurance and Administration

• Contribute to curriculum development, review, and quality assurance processes.
• Complete academic administration including attendance monitoring, assessment submission, and record keeping.
• Participate in academic meetings and College activities in line with policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Master’s degree in Business Management, Digital Marketing, or a related discipline (PhD preferred).
• Teaching qualification or willingness to achieve one.
• Experience teaching in higher education and/or significant professional experience in business or digital marketing.
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as Google Analytics, social media analytics platforms and/or CRM systems.
• Knowledge of web development or web design principles, including website design, user experience (UX) and/or basic front-end development, as part of digital marketing practice.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing tools, analytics, and online campaign management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competence in using digital learning platforms and educational technologies.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Passion for teaching and student success.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to academic resources and support networks.
• Supportive and inclusive academic community.