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.