Job Description
Quality Manager (Study Abroad)Salary: £24.24 to £24.87 per hour + holiday (c. £44,822.04 salaried equivalent).Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week), temporary for up to 3 months initially.Location: Central London (hybrid working, 2/3 days onsite per week).
We are delighted to be supporting a leading higher education institution in their search for a Quality Manager (Study Abroad). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced international education professional to take a lead role in the development, governance and enhancement of global student mobility opportunities.
Working within an academic quality and standards environment, this role plays a critical part in ensuring that study abroad partnerships are well managed, compliant, student‑centred and strategically aligned. The postholder will collaborate extensively with academic colleagues, professional services teams, external partners and funders to deliver high‑quality international learning experiences.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Study Abroad Systems, Governance & Partnerships
* Leading the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of systems and processes for study abroad partnership administration, ensuring compliance with internal policies, external regulatory requirements and sector best practice.
* Developing and overseeing approval processes for study abroad placement institutions, including due diligence checks and maintaining accurate records of approved providers and agreements.
* Producing and managing study abroad partnership agreements for incoming and outgoing student mobilities.
* Acting as secretary to committees or working groups overseeing study abroad or other collaborative provision.
Funding, Strategy & External Liaison
* Taking a lead role in drafting funding applications for international student mobility schemes, including the Turing Scheme and other emerging funding opportunities.
* Acting as the primary liaison between the institution and external funders, including government bodies.
* Writing impact, update and evaluation reports on international student mobility for institutional committees.
Student, Academic & Partner Engagement
* Managing and coordinating liaison between placement providers, incoming and outgoing students, and academic staff to ensure clear communication throughout the study abroad lifecycle.
* Acting as a key point of contact for students, partner institutions and staff, providing proactive advice and problem‑solving support.
* Leading on the provision of advice, guidance and training for staff relating to international and study abroad opportunities.
Quality Assurance & Enhancement
* Supporting quality assurance processes across the full study abroad lifecycle, including the collection, analysis and reporting of feedback from students, partners and academic staff.
* Working closely with quality and collaborative provision teams to ensure that study abroad placements are embedded within the institution’s wider quality assurance framework.
* Contributing to the continuous enhancement of international mobility provision.
Information, Communications & Data
* Maintaining clear, accessible and user‑friendly information on study abroad opportunities for prospective students via the website and for current students and staff through internal platforms.
* Ensuring accurate record keeping, reporting and governance documentation across all study abroad activity.
Financial Management
* Managing student mobility budgets, ensuring value for money, robust financial controls, and compliance with both internal regulations and external funding requirements.
* Maintaining accurate financial records and monitoring expenditure across partnership and mobility activity.
Wider Contribution
* Contributing to projects and initiatives across the collaborative provision and academic partnerships portfolio, as directed by the line manager.
To be considered for this position, you should bring:
* Significant experience working with international partnerships, study abroad or student mobility in a higher education setting.
* Strong knowledge of quality assurance, governance and regulatory requirements within UK higher education.
* Experience working with external funding schemes for student mobility.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage complex systems, budgets and competing priorities.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging academic colleagues, students and senior external stakeholders.
* A collaborative, proactive approach and a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience through global opportunities.
If you’re motivated by the opportunity to shape international mobility provision and support impactful global learning experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if the role interests you, please apply ASAP and submit your CV in Word format.
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