Associate Director, Education Partnerships, Quality and Governance

at University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom

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Salary

£58,225 to £69,488 a year

Closing date

24 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Full Time, Permanent

First seen

10 November 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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The advert

The University of Surrey is seeking an Associate Director, Education Partnerships, Quality and Governance, to provide senior institutional leadership and professional advice on the quality assurance, governance, regulatory compliance and risk management of the University’s academic partnerships, with particular responsibility for transnational education (TNE). We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, pension contribution of 14.5%, and a unique and vibrant working environment. Role & Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Academic Performance, Quality and Governance, this role leads the development and implementation of a coherent, risk-based framework for the approval, monitoring, review, renewal and closure of academic partnerships. The role ensures that partnership activity is supported by effective academic due diligence, clear accountability, reliable evidence and appropriate escalation of risk. Responsibilities include: Lead the University’s quality assurance and governance approach for academic partnerships, including TNE, ensuring alignment with the Quality Framework, Code of Practice for Academic Partnerships, regulations and external requirements. Provide authoritative advice to the TNE Board, University Education Committee and other relevant senior committees on partnership quality, regulatory compliance, academic standards, student experience and material risk. Direct and assure the academic due diligence, approval, monitoring, review, renewal and termination of academic partnerships, ensuring proportionate scrutiny and clear institutional accountability. Advise and provide professional direction to the Academic Quality Services Manager and the Head of OSCAR on TNE-related quality, governance, regulatory and student-protection matters, coordinating responses where responsibilities intersect. Own the partnership quality risk framework, using data, intelligence and review outcomes to identify emerging risks, recommend mitigations, and escalate significant concerns to the appropriate governance body. What’s in it for you? We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive. Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment. Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer: Competitive Salary Market leading Pension Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare Access to on site leisure facilities at discounted rates For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website. The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. £58,225 to £69,488 per annum

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