Quality and Standards Oversight Manager

Quality and Standards Oversight Manager

It is an exciting time to work at the University of Greater Manchester (UGM), an institution committed to its 'Teaching Intensive, Research Informed, Assessment Enabled’ learning vision.

This pivotal role sits within the Off Campus Division, the strategic unit responsible for UGM's extensive collaborative provision partnerships. 

Your Mission: 

As the Manager of Academic Quality and Standards Oversight, your mission is to design, deliver, and manage the critical systems of oversight that safeguard the quality and standards of all academic delivery at our partnering institutions. You will be instrumental in mitigating the risks inherent in collaborative provision, such as ensuring consistency of teaching, managing assessment integrity, and ensuring compliance across a global portfolio.

Key Responsibilities: 

Your role focuses on operational excellence and strategic assurance:

• Governance and Quality Mechanisms: You will have oversight of all key quality mechanisms, including coordinating and leading reporting for Examination Boards, Partnership Development Meetings, and Academic Misconduct Panels.
• Partnership and Tutor Management: You are responsible for the management, development, and oversight of the Link Tutor system. You will liaise with Link Tutors, External Examiners, and local tutors, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met.
• Strategic Analysis and Risk: Using available data, you will analyse the teaching and assessment performance of partner centres. A key focus is on strategic analysis and risk management to drive improvement in recruitment, retention, and student destinations.
• System and Process Implementation: You will take responsibility for the timetabling and delivery of the academic quality calendar, and for ensuring partners produce all necessary documentation in line with corporate and statutory requirements. You will also develop data dashboards to track performance across all centres.

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic professional who can effectively influence and manage complexity.

For an informal discussion please contact Caroline Bracewell, Lead for Academic Quality, C.Bracewell@greatermanchester.ac.uk to find out more about the Quality and Standards Manager role.