Quality & Compliance Manager

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.

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 in team management, time management and working to deadlines.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 sponsor ships for this role.