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HR Assistant

HR Assistant

Department: Human Resources 

Reporting to: HR Support Manager

Location: Manchester / UKMC Group Locations 

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time 

Salary: £28,000 per annum 

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (On-site)

About UK Management College

UK Management College (UKMC) and the wider Unibridge Group are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience supported by effective, reliable, and secure systems and services.

At UK Management College, we aim to unlock infinite possibilities by nurturing every individual's potential and creating an inclusive environment where aspirations become achievements. Through strong partnerships with universities and industry stakeholders, we strive to foster excellence in education and empower our communities to make meaningful contributions within their chosen fields.

Job Purpose

The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources and Recruitment teams across UK Management College and the wider Unibridge Group.

The postholder will play a key role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, and compliance activities. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment processes, scheduling interviews, maintaining employee and candidate records, preparing onboarding documentation, supporting pre-employment checks, and ensuring a positive candidate and employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

This role requires a highly organised, proactive, and professional individual who can manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and deliver a high standard of administrative support within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Administration

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities across multiple departments.
• Monitor recruitment and HR inboxes and respond to candidate and employee enquiries in a timely manner.
• Attend interviews to take notes, ensure compliance with UKMC policies and respond to basic HR questions.

Onboarding Support

• Prepare contracts of employment, and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate new starter onboarding activities.
• Ensure all employee records are completed and compliant before start dates.
• Assist with induction scheduling and new employee orientation activities.

HR Administration

• Support pre-employment checks, including references, right-to-work verification, and background screening where applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and candidate information.
• Support HR reporting and recruitment metrics.
• Assist with general HR administration.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and company policies.

Compliance

• Assist with monitoring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information at all times.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within HR or recruitment.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it.
• Previous experience supporting recruitment or onboarding activities.
• Knowledge of employment law and recruitment best practices.
• CIPD qualification (desirable but not essential).

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within a growing higher education organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Free onsite parking
• Staff engagement, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to develop a career within Human Resources

How to Apply

If you are an organised and motivated individual looking to develop your HR career within a growing higher education organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a dedicated Human Resources team, supporting the recruitment and development of talented individuals across UK Management College and the wider Unibridge Group.

Outreach Officer

Outreach Officer

Department: Marketing & Student Recruitment

Location: Openshaw

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Office Based

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Reports To: Marketing Manager

About UK Management College

UK Management College (UKMC) is a growing higher education provider offering a range of business-focused and professional programmes. Our focus is on delivering practical, career-driven education that prepares students for real opportunities in industry. We work with experienced academics, established professionals, and industry partners to ensure our courses remain relevant, supportive, and high-quality.

The Role

The Outreach Officer plays a key role within the Marketing & Student Recruitment team, supporting the growth of UKMC's presence across schools, colleges, community organisations, businesses, and local networks.

The postholder will be responsible for sourcing outreach opportunities, building partnerships, supporting events, and generating prospective student leads while promoting UKMC within the wider community.

This position requires an enthusiastic, proactive, and people-focused individual who is confident engaging with a variety of audiences, building professional relationships, and representing UKMC externally.

The role contributes directly to student recruitment, brand awareness, community engagement, and partnership development objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Outreach, Partnerships & Relationship Building

• Identify and source relevant schools, colleges, community organisations, businesses, events, and networking opportunities.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with schools, organisations, event organisers, and community groups.

• Make initial contact, arrange meetings, and develop opportunities for partnerships, student referrals, and collaboration.

• Manage outreach opportunities from initial contact through to engagement, follow-up, and ongoing relationship management.

• Maintain accurate records of contacts, opportunities, follow-ups, and outcomes.

Events, Community Engagement & Lead Generation

• Source and support UKMC's participation in careers fairs, education events, community activities, and other relevant events.

• Represent UKMC professionally and engage with prospective students, parents, professionals, and the wider community.

• Communicate UKMC's courses, study options, and student opportunities clearly and confidently.

• Generate and accurately capture prospective student enquiries through events and outreach activities.

• Follow up with leads and work closely with the Lead Conversion team to support progression towards application.

• Support UKMC's community engagement and social responsibility initiatives.

Marketing & Business Development Support

• Support outreach activity in line with UKMC's wider marketing and student recruitment objectives.

• Identify opportunities to increase UKMC's brand awareness and visibility within the community.

• Assist with outreach materials, presentations, and event resources.

• Provide feedback on prospective student interests, questions, and market opportunities.

• Develop business development and sales opportunities through networking, relationship building, and partnership activity.

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience in sales, business development, outreach, recruitment, events, customer engagement, or a similar role.

• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.

• Confidence in approaching new organisations and developing professional relationships.

• Strong organisational, planning, and follow-up skills.

• Ability to manage multiple contacts, partnerships, and opportunities simultaneously.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of lead generation and conversion processes.

• Experience working towards measurable outreach and recruitment objectives.

• Good IT and administrative skills.

• Experience within higher education, further education, or student recruitment would be advantageous.

• Experience working with schools, colleges, community organisations, or external partners is desirable.

• Experience using CRM or lead management systems is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Professional and confident approach when engaging with stakeholders.

• Strong networking, influencing, and presentation skills.

• Proactive and self-motivated approach to work.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Results-focused with commercial awareness.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Professional and positive ambassador for UKMC.

• Ability to build and maintain long-term working relationships.

• Flexible and adaptable approach to supporting events and outreach activities.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Pension Scheme

• Professional development opportunities

• Career progression opportunities within a growing higher education organisation

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Free onsite parking

• Access to academic resources and support networks

• Staff engagement, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives

• Modern working environments and resources

• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of UK Management College

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and relationship-focused professional with a passion for community engagement, student recruitment, and partnership development, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a dedicated Marketing & Student Recruitment team, helping to expand UKMC's presence within the community while supporting prospective students on their journey into higher education.

Lead Conversion Officer

Lead Conversion Officer

Department: Marketing & Student Recruitment

Location: Openshaw

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Office Based

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Reports To: Marketing / Student Recruitment Manager

About UK Management College

UK Management College (UKMC) is a growing higher education provider offering a range of business-focused and professional programmes. Our focus is on delivering practical, career-driven education that prepares students for real opportunities in industry. We work with experienced academics, established professionals, and industry partners to ensure our courses remain relevant, supportive, and high-quality.

The Role

The Lead Conversion Officer plays a vital role within the Marketing & Student Recruitment team, managing and converting prospective student leads generated through UKMC's marketing and recruitment activities. The postholder will take ownership of the lead journey from initial enquiry through to application, ensuring prospective students receive timely, relevant, and professional support throughout the process.

This role requires a confident, proactive, and results-driven individual who can build strong relationships with prospective students, handle inbound and outbound communications, and maximise conversion opportunities through effective engagement across multiple communication channels.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Management, Sales & Conversion

• Manage prospective student leads from initial enquiry through to application and, where applicable, enrolment.

• Respond promptly to new enquiries and conduct outbound calls to prospective students.

• Understand prospective students' interests, circumstances, career ambitions, and educational goals.

• Provide clear and accurate information regarding UKMC programmes, entry requirements, funding options, study modes, and the application process.

• Build rapport and trust with prospective students while promoting the benefits of studying at UKMC.

• Confidently handle questions, concerns, and objections.

• Guide prospective students through the application process and explain required documentation.

• Maintain regular follow-up with prospective students throughout the recruitment journey.

• Re-engage prospective students who have become inactive or have not completed their application.

• Work towards agreed lead, application, and enrolment targets.

Multi-Channel Lead Nurturing & CRM Administration

• Maintain consistent communication with prospective students through telephone, email, WhatsApp, and other communication platforms.

• Support lead nurturing campaigns for different audiences, courses, and student intakes.

• Follow up on leads generated through marketing campaigns, events, outreach activities, and other recruitment channels.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within HubSpot and other CRM systems.

• Monitor lead pipelines and ensure follow-up activities are completed within agreed timescales.

• Produce accurate records and reports to support recruitment and conversion activities.

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, recruitment, admissions, business development, or a similar customer-facing role.

• Experience handling telephone enquiries and conducting outbound calls.

• Experience using HubSpot or other CRM and lead management systems.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build rapport and establish trust quickly.

• Strong organisation and follow-up skills.

• Experience working towards targets and measurable outcomes.

• Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills.

• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and communication systems.

• Experience within higher education, further education, or student recruitment would be advantageous.

• Knowledge of UK higher education and student recruitment processes is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong influencing and persuasion skills.

• Active listening and questioning skills.

• Strong customer service approach.

• Ability to identify needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Confident handling objections and difficult conversations.

• Strong time management and ability to manage a high volume of leads.

• Results-oriented and commercially aware.

• Resilient and able to work effectively in a target-driven environment.

• Professional, approachable, and student focused.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Pension Scheme

• Professional development opportunities

• Career progression opportunities within a growing higher education organisation

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Free onsite parking

• Access to academic resources and support networks

• Staff engagement, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives

• Modern working environments and resources

• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of UK Management College

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and target-driven professional with a passion for student recruitment and customer engagement, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a dedicated Marketing & Student Recruitment team, helping prospective students take the next step in their educational journey while contributing to the continued success of UK Management College.

Chief Financial Officer

Job title: Chief Financial Officer

Department: Finance  

Location: Manchester – UK Management College, with responsibilities across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group  

Reporting to: Group Chief Executive Officer  

Remit: UKMC, with Group-wide responsibilities and support across the wider Unibridge Group. 

Works with: Group shareholders and Board; UKMC Board and senior leadership; leadership teams across Unibridge Group organisations; Finance and Audit & Risk Committees; external auditors; banks; HMRC; insurers; professional advisers; regulators; awarding bodies; funding partners; and other relevant stakeholders. 

Salary: £100,000–£135,000 per annum  

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent 

ABOUT UKMC AND UNIBRIDGE GROUP 

UK Management College (UKMC) is a growing higher education provider in the United Kingdom, focused on widening participation and providing accessible higher education opportunities to students from diverse and under-represented backgrounds. 

UKMC delivers partner-validated and franchised degree programmes across multiple campuses in Greater Manchester, the East Midlands and the North-East. 

UKMC forms part of the wider Unibridge Group, which includes a growing portfolio of education institutions and businesses. Each institution operates within its respective governance and regulatory framework, with the wider Group providing strategic direction and support. 

The Chief Financial Officer will be based within UK Management College's Manchester offices and will provide senior financial leadership to UKMC while also supporting the wider Unibridge Group and its institutions. 

ROLE PURPOSE 

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be the senior finance executive responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, oversight and stewardship across UKMC, while also supporting the wider Unibridge Group and its colleges and institutions. 

The post holder will lead UKMC's finance function and provide Group-wide financial expertise and support in relation to financial strategy, sustainability, governance, financial modelling, reporting,

 cash and capital management, financial controls, income diversification and strategic growth. 

Beyond financial stewardship, the CFO will play a key strategic role in developing sustainable financial models, building and maintaining sophisticated financial forecasts, designing and stress-testing scenarios for growth, diversification and resilience, and supporting the development of new and diversified sources of income. 

The CFO will also provide financial leadership and support for the expansion of academic partnerships and portfolios, providing financial due diligence, business cases and investment appraisal to support strategic decision-making. 

The CFO will report to the Group Chief Executive Officer and work closely with UKMC and Unibridge Group senior leadership, Boards and relevant committees. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

A. Financial Strategy and Leadership 

• Lead UKMC's financial strategy and provide strategic financial leadership and support across the wider Unibridge Group. 
• Ensure financial strategies support the strategic plans of UKMC and relevant Group institutions and promote long-term financial sustainability. 
• Act as the principal financial adviser to the Group Chief Executive Officer, providing clear advice on financial performance, forecasts, risks, opportunities and strategic options. 
• Work closely with shareholders, Boards and senior leadership teams on significant financial and investment decisions. 
• Develop and maintain appropriate financial policies, delegation limits, approval thresholds and financial governance arrangements. 
• Lead annual financial planning and budget cycles, ensuring budgets are realistic, capacity-led and aligned with organisational plans. 
• Advise on the appropriate balance between investment, reserves, growth and financial sustainability. 
• Ensure financial decisions support educational quality, student outcomes and the long-term sustainability of UKMC and the wider Group. 

B. Financial Modelling and Sustainable Financial Models 

• Build, own and continuously maintain integrated financial models for UKMC and support consolidated and institutional financial modelling across the wider Unibridge Group. 
• Link student-number forecasts, fee income, staffing, estates, capital plans, cash flow and reserves within financial models. 
• Develop rolling short, medium and long-term financial forecasts. 
• Design and undertake scenario and sensitivity analysis covering recruitment performance, partner concentration, changes in fees or policy, cost inflation, new partnerships, new campuses and new income streams. 
• Develop sustainability metrics including surplus margins, reserves, liquidity and partner-concentration thresholds. 
• Ensure financial models are reconciled with business plans, regulatory submissions, forecasts and statutory accounts. 
• Translate complex financial information into clear, decision-ready analysis for senior leaders and Boards. 
• Maintain financial modelling approaches that reflect appropriate UK sector practice and regulatory expectations. 

C. Income Diversification and New Sources of Income 

• Lead and support the identification, appraisal and development of new and diversified income sources for UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group. 
• Identify opportunities to reduce dependency on individual partners, programmes or income streams. 
• Develop capability around grant and external funding opportunities. 
• Support the identification and pursuit of appropriate research, knowledge-exchange, government, local-authority and other funding opportunities. 
• Appraise opportunities including contract and commercial training, professional development, consultancy and appropriate commercial use of organisational assets. 
• Ensure new income initiatives are supported by robust business cases, appropriate costing, sensitivity analysis and risk assessment. 
• Establish and monitor appropriate income-diversification measures. 
• Ensure new income opportunities do not compromise educational quality, regulatory compliance or student interests. 

D. Partnerships and Portfolio Expansion 

• Provide senior financial leadership and support for the expansion of academic and strategic partnerships. 
• Undertake financial due diligence on prospective partners, universities, awarding bodies and other significant commercial relationships. 
• Model the income, costs and financial risks associated with proposed partnerships. 
• Provide financial appraisal for new programmes, subject areas, campuses and modes of delivery. 
• Ensure expansion proposals are appropriately costed and financially sustainable. 
• Support fee negotiations and financial contract terms with partner organisations. 
• Monitor the financial impact of partner dependency and significant contractual commitments. 
• Support the financial evaluation of potential acquisitions, mergers or new institutional opportunities. 
• Lead or support financial due diligence and integration planning where appropriate. 

E. Financial Planning, Reporting and Accounts 

• Lead management reporting for UKMC and support appropriate financial reporting across the wider Unibridge Group. 
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis, forecasts and financial commentary. 
• Oversee statutory financial reporting and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and legislation. 
• Lead relationships with external auditors and ensure audits are appropriately prepared and managed. 
• Ensure appropriate tax compliance, including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE and other relevant obligations. 
• Oversee key financial processes including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and relevant student-fee processes. 
• Ensure financial reporting provides senior leaders and Boards with an accurate understanding of organisational financial performance. 

F. Treasury, Cash and Capital 

• Lead treasury and cash-flow management for UKMC and provide appropriate strategic support across the wider Unibridge Group. 
• Maintain robust cash-flow forecasting and liquidity management. 
• Develop and maintain appropriate banking relationships. 
• Ensure appropriate reserves and liquidity targets are established and monitored. 
• Provide early warning where financial forecasts indicate potential risks. 
• Lead or support capital planning and investment appraisal for estates, infrastructure, IT and other significant investment. 
• Advise senior leadership on appropriate funding strategies for organisational growth. 
• Ensure appropriate insurance arrangements are maintained and reviewed. 

G. Regulatory Financial Compliance 

• Lead the financial aspects of UKMC's regulatory obligations and support relevant financial compliance requirements across the wider Group. 
• Ensure financial returns, audited financial statements, forecasts and other required financial submissions are accurate and completed within required timescales. 
• Maintain appropriate internal controls over financial and related data used for regulatory and external reporting. 
• Ensure compliance with relevant Companies House and other statutory filing requirements. 
• Monitor regulatory and policy developments affecting education finance in the UK. 
• Support regulatory submissions and engagements with reconciled and evidence-based financial information. 
• Ensure consistency between financial information presented across business plans, regulatory submissions, forecasts and statutory accounts. 

H. Risk, Internal Control and Audit 

• Maintain an effective framework of financial internal controls. 
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties, authorisation limits, reconciliations, procurement controls and fraud-prevention arrangements. 
• Maintain oversight of significant financial risks and ensure material risks are appropriately escalated. 
• Support Audit & Risk Committees and other governance bodies with accurate and transparent financial information. 
• Ensure anti-fraud, anti-bribery and anti-money-laundering arrangements are appropriately maintained. 
• Ensure financial audit actions are monitored and progressed to completion. 
• Support financial continuity and resilience planning. 

I. Financial Systems, Data and Transformation 

• Provide strategic leadership for finance systems and financial technology. 
• Support the development of modern, integrated systems for accounting, planning, payroll and procurement. 
• Improve integration between finance systems and other organisational systems. 
• Drive digitalisation, automation and continuous improvement of financial processes. 
• Improve management information and self-service financial reporting for budget holders and senior leaders. 
• Ensure financial data is appropriately governed, secure and GDPR-compliant. 
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and financial control through technology. 

J. Leadership and People 

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing UKMC Finance function. 
• Provide appropriate leadership, professional support and strategic direction to finance colleagues across the wider Unibridge Group. 
• Establish clear objectives, performance expectations and development plans. 
• Support succession planning and professional development within Finance. 
• Develop financial literacy and budget-holder capability across the organisation. 
• Promote a collaborative and service-oriented Finance function that supports effective organisational decision-making. 
• Promote consistency and best practice across Finance functions. 
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the Group Chief Executive Officer commensurate with the seniority and scope of the role. 

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND EXPERIENCE 

The successful candidate will be expected to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience at senior finance leadership level. 

The successful candidate should demonstrate: 

• Significant senior-level financial leadership experience. 
• Experience operating at CFO, Finance Director or equivalent senior level. 
• Strong experience of financial strategy, planning and modelling. 
• Experience of managing complex budgets and financial reporting. 
• Strong knowledge of financial governance, internal controls, audit and risk. 
• Experience developing sophisticated financial forecasts and scenario models. 
• Experience of supporting organisational growth and strategic investment decisions. 
• Strong commercial and financial judgement. 
• Experience leading and developing Finance teams. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. 
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior executives and Boards. 
• Experience within higher education, education or another regulated sector would be highly desirable. 
• Experience within a multi-site or multi-entity organisation would be advantageous. 

VALUES AND CONDUCT 

The Chief Financial Officer will be expected to demonstrate the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. 

The post holder will: 

• Act with integrity, prudence, accuracy and transparency. 
• Provide clear and candid financial advice, including where financial risks or challenges need to be addressed. 
• Protect the long-term financial sustainability of UKMC and support the sustainability of the wider Unibridge Group. 
• Ensure financial objectives do not take precedence over educational quality or student welfare. 
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion. 
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality. 
• Exercise sound professional judgement. 
• Work collaboratively across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group. 
• Comply with applicable governance, regulatory and professional requirements. 
• Maintain appropriate professional development and standing with their professional body. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

The Chief Financial Officer will be based at 

 and will be required to work collaboratively across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group. 

The role may require travel between UKMC campuses, Unibridge Group locations and other locations as required. 

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this Job Description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the seniority and scope of the role. 

The Chief Financial Officer will be expected to comply with all relevant UKMC policies, procedures, governance requirements and regulatory obligations, together with applicable requirements when supporting other organisations within the wider Unibridge Group. 

Chief Commercial Officer

Job Title: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Location: Manchester - based at UK Management College offices, with responsibilities across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £100,000–£135,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

About UKMC and Unibridge Group

UK Management College (UKMC) is part of the wider Unibridge Group. UKMC is a growing higher education provider in the United Kingdom, focused on widening participation and providing accessible higher education opportunities to students from diverse and under-represented backgrounds.

The Chief Commercial Officer will be based within UKMC's Manchester offices and will provide senior commercial leadership and support across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group.

While the post holder will be operationally based at UKMC, the role has a Group-wide remit and will work across Unibridge Group organisations as required, supporting commercial strategy, revenue growth, market development, partnerships and the development of new and diversified income streams.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) is UKMC's most senior commercial executive and is responsible for leading the College's commercial strategy, revenue growth and market development.

The post holder will provide strategic leadership across market intelligence, brand and marketing, student recruitment, admissions, business development, commercial partnerships, pricing, fee-share arrangements and the development of new and diversified income streams.

A key responsibility of the role will be to develop and maintain robust commercial models that support strategic decision-making across UKMC. This will include market sizing, demand forecasting, student recruitment and pipeline modelling, pricing analysis, unit economics, income diversification and scenario planning.

The CCO will ensure that commercial growth is measured, evidence-based and aligned with institutional capacity, educational quality, regulatory requirements and student outcomes. The role will work closely with the Group Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Board, shareholders and senior leadership teams.

Commercial success must support UKMC's educational mission and long-term sustainability. Revenue or recruitment targets must never take precedence over educational quality, regulatory compliance or the student experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial Strategy and Leadership

• Develop, lead and deliver UKMC's commercial strategy in alignment with the College's strategic objectives.
• Ensure UKMC has a clear, evidence-based and sustainable strategy for revenue growth.
• Act as the principal commercial adviser to the Group Chief Executive Officer, shareholders, Board and senior leadership team.
• Provide clear and evidence-based advice on market opportunities, commercial risks, growth strategies and investment decisions.
• Establish and maintain commercial policies, pricing governance, approval processes and business case standards.
• Ensure commercial activity is aligned with institutional capacity, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and sponsor cross-college commercial projects, strategic initiatives and market-entry opportunities.
• Ensure commercial plans are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets and governance frameworks.

Commercial Planning and Modelling

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve UKMC's commercial models and forecasting capability.
• Lead market sizing and addressable demand analysis across regions, campuses and programmes.
• Develop student recruitment, admissions and enrolment forecasts across all intake cycles.
• Analyse pricing, fee-share arrangements and commercial contribution by partner, programme and campus.
• Develop and monitor unit economics, including cost per enquiry, cost per application, cost per enrolment and student lifetime value.
• Produce rolling commercial forecasts and projections to support short, medium and long-term strategic planning.
• Undertake scenario and sensitivity analysis relating to recruitment performance, pricing changes, new markets, partnerships and competitive risks.
• Work closely with the CFO to ensure that commercial models and financial models are fully aligned and reconciled.
• Ensure a consistent and reliable set of commercial and financial assumptions underpins business plans, Board papers and strategic decisions.
• Monitor income concentration, partner dependency and market risk.
• Support the diversification of UKMC's income streams and reduce dependency on individual partners or revenue sources.
• Translate complex commercial analysis into clear and actionable recommendations for senior leaders and the Board.

Revenue Growth and Student Recruitment

• Lead UKMC's commercial approach to revenue growth through student recruitment and admissions.
• Develop and oversee recruitment strategies, ensuring recruitment targets remain aligned with campus capacity and the ability to deliver a high-quality student experience.
• Support the delivery of UKMC's Board-approved recruitment baseline of a minimum of 4,500 new entrants per year, within the agreed planning range and assessed institutional capacity.
• Oversee the full student recruitment funnel, including enquiry generation, application conversion, offers, acceptances and enrolment.
• Monitor recruitment performance by campus, programme, intake and recruitment channel.
• Establish clear commercial KPIs, conversion targets and cost-per-enrolment measures.
• Identify underperformance early and ensure corrective action is implemented during the recruitment cycle.
• Ensure recruitment activity is ethical, transparent, compliant and consistent with UKMC's mission and values.
• Ensure appropriate oversight of direct recruitment, community-based recruitment and approved third-party channels.
• Ensure published information, offers, student terms and commercial communications are accurate and compliant with relevant consumer protection and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that commercial targets do not result in students being recruited onto provision that is unsuitable or insufficiently prepared.

Income Diversification and New Revenue Streams

• Identify and develop new and diversified income opportunities for UKMC.
• Develop strategies to reduce dependency on individual partners, markets or revenue streams.
• Identify relevant grant, public funding and external funding opportunities.
• Develop processes for identifying, assessing and supporting funding and bid opportunities.
• Explore and develop commercially viable opportunities including:
• Contract and commercial training.
• Employer-funded provision.
• Professional development and CPD.
• Consultancy and knowledge-based services.
• Skills and workforce development programmes.
• Appropriate commercial use of UKMC's estate and facilities.
• Ensure all new commercial opportunities are supported by robust business cases.
• Work with the CFO and other senior stakeholders to ensure appropriate costing, financial modelling and risk assessment.
• Monitor new revenue initiatives against approved business cases and performance expectations.
• Make evidence-based recommendations regarding the continuation, development or closure of underperforming commercial activities.
• Establish and monitor income diversification targets.

Partnerships and Portfolio Development

• Lead the commercial development and expansion of academic and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective university, awarding body and commercial partners.
• Lead the commercial elements of partnership due diligence and negotiations.
• Negotiate fee-share arrangements, payment terms and commercial conditions that support the long-term interests of UKMC.
• Provide commercial analysis and recommendations for new programmes, subject areas, campuses and modes of delivery.
• Ensure portfolio expansion is supported by evidence of market demand, sustainable unit economics and sufficient institutional capacity.
• Support the commercial management and review of existing partnerships.
• Monitor the commercial performance of partnership agreements, including fee-share arrangements, recruitment performance and renewal opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with academic and quality leadership, recognising that academic standards and quality assurance remain within the responsibility of the appropriate academic and regulatory functions.
• Support the commercial evaluation of potential acquisitions, mergers and new institutional opportunities.
• Work with the CFO and other senior stakeholders on commercial and financial due diligence where appropriate.
• Develop relationships with employers, civic organisations, funders and other stakeholders that create strategic and commercial opportunities.

Market Intelligence, Brand and Marketing

• Lead UKMC's approach to market intelligence and ensure commercial decisions are informed by robust market evidence.
• Monitor competitor activity, market demand, demographic trends, policy developments and funding changes affecting the education sector.
• Develop regional and campus-level market intelligence to support UKMC's growth strategy.
• Provide strategic leadership for UKMC's brand and marketing activities.
• Support the development of a credible, distinctive and consistent UKMC brand.
• Oversee marketing strategies and campaigns across campuses.
• Monitor the effectiveness of digital marketing, community engagement and other recruitment channels.
• Ensure marketing activity is measurable, evidence-based and focused on demonstrable commercial outcomes.
• Oversee the effective use and development of marketing technology and CRM systems, including MyMACC where applicable.
• Ensure the student journey can be measured effectively from initial enquiry through to enrolment.
• Ensure marketing investment is directed towards channels and activity that demonstrate value and effectiveness.
• Commission and use market research, applicant research and student perception research to inform commercial strategy.
• Represent the voice of the market within UKMC's strategic planning.

Commercial Governance, Compliance and Risk

• Ensure commercial activity across UKMC complies with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with consumer protection requirements, advertising standards, data protection legislation and relevant regulatory obligations.
• Ensure appropriate commercial controls are in place for contracts, partnerships and commercial commitments.
• Establish clear approval processes and delegated authority arrangements for commercial decisions.
• Ensure commercial contracts are appropriately negotiated, approved, documented and maintained.
• Maintain oversight of commercial risks including market risk, competition, recruitment pipeline risk, partner concentration and reputational risk.
• Ensure significant commercial risks are identified, assessed and escalated appropriately.
• Provide clear, accurate and timely commercial reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Board and relevant Committees.
• Report on commercial performance against agreed plans, forecasts and KPIs.
• Ensure commercial data is accurate, consistent and aligned with UKMC's agreed evidence base.

Leadership and People Management

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing commercial function across UKMC.
• Provide leadership and development to senior colleagues responsible for Marketing, Admissions, Student Recruitment, Business Development and Commercial Partnerships.
• Establish clear objectives, performance expectations and development plans for commercial leaders.
• Support succession planning and talent development across key commercial functions.
• Promote collaboration and the sharing of best practice across campuses and departments.
• Develop a commercial culture that combines ambition with accountability, transparency and evidence-based decision-making.
• Ensure commercial forecasts and targets are challenging but realistic and supported by robust assumptions.
• Champion UKMC's widening participation mission and ensure commercial activity supports the needs of under-served communities.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the seniority and responsibilities of the role as requested by the Group Chief Executive Officer.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Chief Commercial Officer will work closely with:

• Group Chief Executive Officer.
• Shareholders and Board.
• Chief Financial Officer.
• Provost and Deans.
• Chief Operating Officer and senior operational leaders.
• Marketing, Admissions and Student Recruitment teams.
• Business Development and Commercial Partnership teams.
• Partner universities and awarding bodies.
• Employers, funders and commercial partners.
• External advisers and consultants.

The post holder will attend and contribute to Board and senior leadership meetings as required for commercial matters.

The role will provide senior oversight and input into Marketing, Admissions, Finance, Audit and Risk Committees where commercial performance, planning or risk is being considered.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Significant senior-level commercial leadership experience within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering commercial and revenue growth strategies.
• Experience of leading multiple commercial functions, including marketing, sales, recruitment, admissions, business development or partnerships.
• Proven experience of developing and using commercial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Strong experience of market analysis, demand forecasting and commercial planning.
• Experience of developing pricing strategies, commercial agreements or partnership arrangements.
• Demonstrable experience of negotiating complex commercial contracts and partnerships.
• Strong financial literacy and the ability to work effectively with senior finance leaders.
• Experience of developing business cases and evaluating commercial opportunities.
• Proven experience of leading and developing senior teams.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management and governance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leaders and the Board.

Desirable Experience

• Senior commercial leadership experience within higher education, education or another regulated sector.
• Experience of student recruitment, admissions or education marketing.
• Experience of working with university partnerships, awarding bodies or education providers.
• Experience of developing new academic programmes, portfolios or education markets.
• Experience of grant funding, public funding or alternative income generation.
• Experience of mergers, acquisitions or organisational growth.
• Experience of working within a multi-site organisation.
• Experience of working directly with Boards, shareholders or investors.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong commercial and strategic judgement.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling capability.
• The ability to interpret complex market, recruitment and financial data.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to balance commercial ambition with institutional capacity, quality and regulatory requirements.
• A strong understanding of revenue growth, market development and income diversification.
• The ability to identify opportunities while effectively managing commercial risk.
• The ability to make evidence-based decisions in complex and changing environments.
• Strong leadership and people development capability.
• High levels of personal credibility and professional integrity.

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

The Chief Commercial Officer will be expected to demonstrate and promote the values of UKMC.

The post holder will:

• Act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all commercial activities and relationships.
• Provide clear and candid advice, including where commercial risks or challenges need to be addressed.
• Ensure the interests and welfare of students remain central to commercial decision-making.
• Ensure revenue and recruitment objectives do not take precedence over educational quality, regulatory compliance or the student experience.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate professional judgement.
• Work collaboratively across UKMC while respecting governance and regulatory responsibilities.
• Promote ethical and responsible commercial practice.
• Support widening participation and UKMC's commitment to serving under-represented and under-served communities.
• Demonstrate accountability for commercial performance and decision-making.
• Always maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The post holder will be based at UK Management College's Manchester offices and will be required to work across UKMC and the wider Unibridge Group as necessary. The role may require travel between UKMC campuses, Unibridge Group locations and other locations in line with business requirements.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this Job Description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the seniority and scope of the role, including responsibilities that support the wider Unibridge Group.

The Chief Commercial Officer will be expected to comply with all relevant UKMC and Unibridge Group policies, procedures, governance requirements and regulatory obligations, as applicable to the role.

Director of Academic Quality

Health & Safety Coordinator

Post Title: Health & Safety Coordinator 

Department: Operations, Estates & Facilities 

Reporting to: Health & Safety Advisor 

Location: To be determined, with travel across UK Management College campuses as required 

Hours per Week: 37.5 

Working Pattern: Flexible, in line with operational, compliance, and business requirements 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Job Purpose

The Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the operational delivery and continuous development of health, safety, environmental, and fire safety compliance activities across UK Management College campuses.

The postholder supports the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of compliance systems, assurance processes, and safety programmes that enable the College to meet its statutory obligations and maintain safe, compliant, and effective learning and working environments. The role contributes to the development of operational systems and processes that support health, safety, environmental, and fire safety compliance across multiple locations.

The Health & Safety Coordinator plays a key role in conducting inspections, workplace monitoring exercises, compliance assessments, routine audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations. The role provides accurate information, analysis, and reports to support decision-making, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working under the direction of the Health & Safety Advisor, the postholder collaborates with managers, academic departments, professional services teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to identify risks, monitor compliance performance, support assurance activities, and promote a positive culture of health, safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance across all campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety and Environmental Monitoring

• Conduct routine health, safety, environmental, and fire safety inspections across College campuses.
• Undertake workplace monitoring exercises, compliance assessments, and safety observations.
• Complete campus walkabouts to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor compliance with College policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Support departments in maintaining safe learning and working environments.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of inspection schedules, monitoring programmes, and compliance tracking systems.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations, and monitoring activities.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for review by the Health & Safety Advisor.

Risk Assessment and Compliance

• Support the completion, review, and monitoring of workplace risk assessments.
• Assist managers and departments in implementing and reviewing control measures.
• Conduct routine compliance reviews and low-level assurance audits against organisational and legislative requirements.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance registers, records, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor progress against compliance action plans and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Escalate significant risks, hazards, and compliance concerns where appropriate.
• Support environmental compliance activities and monitoring requirements.

Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

• Support the implementation and monitoring of fire safety arrangements across all campuses.
• Assist in coordinating fire drills, evacuation exercises, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Conduct routine checks of fire exits, evacuation routes, emergency signage, and fire safety equipment.
• Maintain fire safety records, logs, and statutory documentation.
• Monitor completion of fire safety actions arising from inspections and assessments.
• Support the review and implementation of emergency procedures and evacuation plans.

Incident Investigation and Corrective Actions

• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, hazards, unsafe acts, and near misses.
• Gather evidence, witness statements, photographs, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of investigation reports and recommendations.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Monitor the completion of corrective and preventative actions arising from investigations.
• Maintain incident records and reporting systems.
• Assist with trend analysis to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.

Audit Preparation and Assurance

• Support preparations for internal audits, external inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Conduct compliance checks and audit-readiness assessments.
• Gather and organise documentation, records, and evidence required for audits.
• Monitor audit findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Assist departments in implementing improvements arising from audit activity.
• Produce audit summaries and compliance reports for review by the Health & Safety Advisor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives based on assurance findings.

Training, Advice and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the delivery of health, safety, environmental, and fire safety inductions.
• Assist in delivering toolbox talks, briefings, awareness sessions, and safety campaigns.
• Promote safe working practices and positive health and safety behaviours.
• Develop and distribute guidance materials and safety communications.
• Provide first-line advice and guidance on routine health and safety matters.
• Build effective working relationships with staff, contractors, and stakeholders across multiple campuses.

Systems, Reporting and Administration

• Maintain health, safety, environmental, and compliance management systems.
• Produce reports, inspection findings, action trackers, and performance summaries.
• Monitor completion of compliance actions and provide regular progress updates.
• Maintain policies, procedures, templates, and guidance documentation.
• Support the collection and analysis of data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure records and documentation are maintained accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Professional Practice

• Maintain current knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and fire safety legislation and best practice.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all campuses and departments.
• Represent the Health & Safety function in meetings and working groups as required.
• Undertake other reasonable duties aligned with the scope and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Professional Background

Essential Criteria

• IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards), or equivalent relevant qualification.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Fire Safety qualification.
• First Aid qualification.
• Safeguarding Level 2 or Level 3 Training.

Desirable Criteria

• Membership of IOSH, IIRSM, or another relevant professional body.

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Experience supporting health and safety, environmental, compliance, facilities, estates, or operational activities.
• Experience conducting inspections, workplace monitoring activities, safety checks, or compliance reviews.
• Experience maintaining records, reports, and administrative systems.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within Higher Education or Further Education.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations, or assurance reviews.
• Experience working across multiple sites or locations.

Skills & Abilities

Essential Criteria

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to collect, analyse, and present information accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Competent in maintaining records and producing clear reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and digital record-keeping systems.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using audit, compliance, or health and safety management systems.
• Experience supporting training delivery and awareness campaigns.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of health and safety principles, workplace risk management, and compliance monitoring.
• Awareness of UK health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of incident reporting and investigation processes.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and risk control measures.
• Knowledge of environmental management principles.
• Understanding of fire safety requirements and emergency planning.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of compliance requirements within Higher or Further Education.

Leadership & Management

Essential Criteria

• Ability to positively influence safe working practices through effective communication and engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with managers, staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned activities and deliver against deadlines.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience coordinating compliance activities across multiple departments or locations.

Attributes & Behaviours

Essential Criteria

• Professional and approachable manner.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to operational requirements.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Confidence presenting findings, delivering briefings, and contributing to safety meetings, working groups, or improvement initiatives.

Working Requirements

• Ability to travel between campuses as required.
• Flexible approach to working hours in support of inspections, audits, investigations, training activities, emergency exercises, and operational requirements.
• Willingness to support occasional evenings or weekends where required for fire drills, compliance activities, emergency preparedness exercises, audits, inspections, or incident investigations.
• Regular campus-based inspections, monitoring activities, workplace assessments, and compliance walkabouts.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing operational priorities and business needs.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work across multiple campuses.

Key Objective of the Role

To support the effective delivery of health, safety, environmental, and fire safety compliance across UK Management College by conducting inspections, monitoring activities, risk assessments, compliance reviews, investigations, audit preparation, and reporting processes that help ensure safe, compliant, and well-managed learning and working environments in accordance with UK legislation and organisational standards.

Health & Safety Coordinator

Post Title: Health & Safety Coordinator 

Department: Operations, Estates & Facilities 

Reporting to: Health & Safety Advisor 

Location: To be determined, with travel across UK Management College campuses as required 

Hours per Week: 37.5 

Working Pattern: Flexible, in line with operational, compliance, and business requirements 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Job Purpose

The Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the operational delivery and continuous development of health, safety, environmental, and fire safety compliance activities across UK Management College campuses.

The postholder supports the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of compliance systems, assurance processes, and safety programmes that enable the College to meet its statutory obligations and maintain safe, compliant, and effective learning and working environments. The role contributes to the development of operational systems and processes that support health, safety, environmental, and fire safety compliance across multiple locations.

The Health & Safety Coordinator plays a key role in conducting inspections, workplace monitoring exercises, compliance assessments, routine audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations. The role provides accurate information, analysis, and reports to support decision-making, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working under the direction of the Health & Safety Advisor, the postholder collaborates with managers, academic departments, professional services teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to identify risks, monitor compliance performance, support assurance activities, and promote a positive culture of health, safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance across all campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety and Environmental Monitoring

• Conduct routine health, safety, environmental, and fire safety inspections across College campuses.
• Undertake workplace monitoring exercises, compliance assessments, and safety observations.
• Complete campus walkabouts to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor compliance with College policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Support departments in maintaining safe learning and working environments.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of inspection schedules, monitoring programmes, and compliance tracking systems.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations, and monitoring activities.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for review by the Health & Safety Advisor.

Risk Assessment and Compliance

• Support the completion, review, and monitoring of workplace risk assessments.
• Assist managers and departments in implementing and reviewing control measures.
• Conduct routine compliance reviews and low-level assurance audits against organisational and legislative requirements.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance registers, records, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor progress against compliance action plans and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Escalate significant risks, hazards, and compliance concerns where appropriate.
• Support environmental compliance activities and monitoring requirements.

Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

• Support the implementation and monitoring of fire safety arrangements across all campuses.
• Assist in coordinating fire drills, evacuation exercises, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Conduct routine checks of fire exits, evacuation routes, emergency signage, and fire safety equipment.
• Maintain fire safety records, logs, and statutory documentation.
• Monitor completion of fire safety actions arising from inspections and assessments.
• Support the review and implementation of emergency procedures and evacuation plans.

Incident Investigation and Corrective Actions

• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, hazards, unsafe acts, and near misses.
• Gather evidence, witness statements, photographs, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of investigation reports and recommendations.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Monitor the completion of corrective and preventative actions arising from investigations.
• Maintain incident records and reporting systems.
• Assist with trend analysis to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.

Audit Preparation and Assurance

• Support preparations for internal audits, external inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Conduct compliance checks and audit-readiness assessments.
• Gather and organise documentation, records, and evidence required for audits.
• Monitor audit findings, recommendations, and action plans.
• Assist departments in implementing improvements arising from audit activity.
• Produce audit summaries and compliance reports for review by the Health & Safety Advisor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives based on assurance findings.

Training, Advice and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the delivery of health, safety, environmental, and fire safety inductions.
• Assist in delivering toolbox talks, briefings, awareness sessions, and safety campaigns.
• Promote safe working practices and positive health and safety behaviours.
• Develop and distribute guidance materials and safety communications.
• Provide first-line advice and guidance on routine health and safety matters.
• Build effective working relationships with staff, contractors, and stakeholders across multiple campuses.

Systems, Reporting and Administration

• Maintain health, safety, environmental, and compliance management systems.
• Produce reports, inspection findings, action trackers, and performance summaries.
• Monitor completion of compliance actions and provide regular progress updates.
• Maintain policies, procedures, templates, and guidance documentation.
• Support the collection and analysis of data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure records and documentation are maintained accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Professional Practice

• Maintain current knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and fire safety legislation and best practice.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all campuses and departments.
• Represent the Health & Safety function in meetings and working groups as required.
• Undertake other reasonable duties aligned with the scope and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Professional Background

Essential Criteria

• IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards), or equivalent relevant qualification.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Fire Safety qualification.
• First Aid qualification.
• Safeguarding Level 2 or Level 3 Training.

Desirable Criteria

• Membership of IOSH, IIRSM, or another relevant professional body.

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Experience supporting health and safety, environmental, compliance, facilities, estates, or operational activities.
• Experience conducting inspections, workplace monitoring activities, safety checks, or compliance reviews.
• Experience maintaining records, reports, and administrative systems.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within Higher Education or Further Education.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations, or assurance reviews.
• Experience working across multiple sites or locations.

Skills & Abilities

Essential Criteria

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to collect, analyse, and present information accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Competent in maintaining records and producing clear reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and digital record-keeping systems.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using audit, compliance, or health and safety management systems.
• Experience supporting training delivery and awareness campaigns.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of health and safety principles, workplace risk management, and compliance monitoring.
• Awareness of UK health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of incident reporting and investigation processes.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and risk control measures.
• Knowledge of environmental management principles.
• Understanding of fire safety requirements and emergency planning.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of compliance requirements within Higher or Further Education.

Leadership & Management

Essential Criteria

• Ability to positively influence safe working practices through effective communication and engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with managers, staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned activities and deliver against deadlines.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience coordinating compliance activities across multiple departments or locations.

Attributes & Behaviours

Essential Criteria

• Professional and approachable manner.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to operational requirements.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Confidence presenting findings, delivering briefings, and contributing to safety meetings, working groups, or improvement initiatives.

Working Requirements

• Ability to travel between campuses as required.
• Flexible approach to working hours in support of inspections, audits, investigations, training activities, emergency exercises, and operational requirements.
• Willingness to support occasional evenings or weekends where required for fire drills, compliance activities, emergency preparedness exercises, audits, inspections, or incident investigations.
• Regular campus-based inspections, monitoring activities, workplace assessments, and compliance walkabouts.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing operational priorities and business needs.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work across multiple campuses.

Key Objective of the Role

To support the effective delivery of health, safety, environmental, and fire safety compliance across UK Management College by conducting inspections, monitoring activities, risk assessments, compliance reviews, investigations, audit preparation, and reporting processes that help ensure safe, compliant, and well-managed learning and working environments in accordance with UK legislation and organisational standards.

Student Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator

Student Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator

Locations: Manchester

Position Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday/ 9am to 5pm/ 5 days in the office

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience

Reports to: Head of Business Development

Role Overview

Are you a confident communicator with a passion for connecting students to higher education opportunities? UKMC is seeking a proactive Student Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator to join our Business Development team. In this role, you will build and maintain strong relationships with schools, colleges, and community partners to promote UKMC’s higher education pathways. You will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and guiding prospective students—helping them take the next step toward their academic and career goals.

Key Responsibilities

·Develop and manage partnerships with schools, sixth forms, and further education colleges

·Plan and deliver presentations, workshops, and recruitment events to promote UKMC programmes

·Coordinate outreach activities to engage and attract prospective students

·Work closely with the Business Development team to meet recruitment targets and growth objectives

·Act as a brand ambassador for UKMC at internal and external events

·Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective students through effective relationship management

·Provide guidance and information on courses, admissions, and student support services

·Track, analyse, and report on recruitment activity and conversion rates

·Collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to ensure a seamless student journey

Stakeholder Engagement

Establish strong links with:

·School career advisors and teachers

·College tutors and leadership teams

·Community organisations and youth groups

·Maintain regular communication to ensure consistent student referrals and engagement

Business Development Focus

·Support the achievement of student recruitment targets

·Identify new partnership opportunities to expand UKMC’s reach

·Contribute to strategic outreach plans aligned with market growth and demand

·Represent UKMC in a professional and impactful manner to strengthen its reputation

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

·Experience in student recruitment, outreach, sales, or business development

·Strong networking and relationship-building skills

·Excellent presentation and communication abilities

·Ability to influence and engage young people and stakeholders

·Good organisational and time management skills

·Data-driven mindset with the ability to monitor performance and outcomes

·Proficient in IT systems (CRM tools, Microsoft Office, etc.)

Desirable

·Understanding of the UK higher education sector

·Experience working with schools, colleges, or youth engagement programmes

·Advice & Guidance qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Additional Requirements

·Willingness to travel for outreach activities and events

·Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends

·Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What We’re Looking For

·A motivated individual who thrives on building connections and driving results

·Someone who can balance relationship management with recruitment targets

·A team player with a commercial mindset and passion for education

Impact of the Role

·Increasing student enrolment

·Expanding UKMC’s partner network

·Supporting students in accessing higher education opportunities

 Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to academic resources and support networks.
• Supportive and inclusive academic community.

Quality and Compliance Officer

Quality and Compliance Officer

Department: Quality and Compliance

Location: Derby

Position Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Standard business hours with flexibility as required

Reports To: Compliance Manager

About UK Management College

UK Management College is committed to delivering high-quality, compliant, and robust systems across all areas of operation. We work collaboratively across departments to ensure regulatory standards are met while promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and best practice.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality and Compliance Officer to support the effective delivery of compliance, governance, and risk management activities across the organisation.

The role involves maintaining oversight of compliance systems and reporting, supporting adherence to statutory and regulatory frameworks (including OfS requirements where applicable), and contributing to audit, risk management, and business continuity processes.

You will work collaboratively across teams to embed compliance practices and ensure organisational standards are maintained and continuously improved.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Risk Coordination

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance frameworks and policies

• Maintain accurate records and evidence to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements

• Support regulatory submissions (including OfS where applicable), ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines

• Assist with internal audits, reviews, and risk assessments to identify gaps and improvements

Governance

• Support governance structures, including servicing committees and meetings

• Manage systems (e.g. SharePoint) for storing, tracking, and reporting compliance documentation

• Produce clear and concise reports highlighting key findings, risks, and operational themes

Project and Systems Support

• Apply project management approaches to support compliance-related initiatives

• Assist with system improvements, process mapping, and workflow efficiencies

• Support the integration of compliance practices across departments

Collaboration and Communication

• Work collaboratively with academic and professional services teams to promote a culture of compliance

• Communicate complex regulatory information clearly to non-specialist audiences

• Support delivery of projects and ensure deadlines are met

• Represent the department at internal and external meetings when required

• Work respectfully and inclusively with a diverse range of colleagues

Professional Development and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks and developments in compliance and risk management

• Contribute to improving compliance tools, processes, and reporting methods

• Provide support to other departments on quality and compliance matters when required

About You

Essential

• Degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent relevant experience

• Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and governance principles

• Knowledge of project management approaches (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or similar)

• Experience working collaboratively within a team or matrix environment

• Experience managing administrative or reporting processes with strong attention to detail

• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to interpret and present complex information clearly

• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive and solution-focused approach

Desirable

• Qualification or training in compliance, risk management, or project management

• Familiarity with UK higher education regulatory frameworks (e.g. OfS)

• Experience in a regulated or higher education environment

• Experience supporting audits or compliance activities

• Experience using systems such as SharePoint, Power BI, or similar tools

• Ability to support workshops, briefings, or training sessions

• Continuous improvement mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Pension scheme

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Career progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you are passionate about compliance, governance, and driving organisational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.