EPU Compliance Manager x2

The University of Wolverhampton is recruiting for two Compliance Managers within the Educational Partnership Unit (EPU).
The Compliance Managers will ensure that partners comply with relevant educational and commercial requirements. They will liaise with supporting departments to ensure relevant data and metrics are available to the EPU, partner and other internal stakeholders.

Working closely with the University’s legal services on new and existing partnership agreements, the Compliance Managers will set the operational standard for partnership compliance and will lead on the due diligence and institutional approval of prospective partners in addition to overseeing the partnerships risk registers and ensure relevant mitigations are in place.
The Compliance Managers will develop mechanisms and processes to ensure that records are maintained in accordance with records management policies, fit for internal and external audit purposes.

High levels of customer service excellence and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure service standards are met and excellent working relationships are maintained are central aspects of the role.

Based in Wolverhampton, the Compliance Managers will be expected to work across all our campus locations. There may also be a requirement to travel to our UK and international partners.

For further criteria please review the job description

If you have any enquiries, please contact Jo Owens-Crook, Associate Director Educational Partnerships, by emailing J.Owens-Crook@wlv.ac.uk.

Educational Partnerships Unit

The Educational Partnerships Unit (EPU) at the University of Wolverhampton is the central function responsible for the strategic development, governance, and operational oversight of the University’s collaborative provision, including UK partnerships and transnational education (TNE) arrangements.

The EPU ensures that partnership activity is strategically aligned, appropriately approved, and effectively managed, operating within the University’s regulatory and governance framework.

The EPU core purpose is to provide end-to-end oversight of the partnership lifecycle, ensuring that partnerships are subject to robust approval, due diligence, and risk assessment; delivery arrangements are appropriately controlled and monitored; and all partnerships operate in line with institutional policies, contractual requirements, and regulatory expectations.

The University retains full responsibility for the quality and standards of its awards, which are governed through established academic governance structures. The EPU supports this by ensuring that partnership arrangements are structured, resourced, and managed in a way that enables those standards to be delivered and assured.

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Your Benefits: Competitive salaries Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme. Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service. Free Will Writing Service – Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners. IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.

Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service. Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton. Eyecare Support – Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution. Flu Vouchers – Free flu vaccinations for staff. Paycare Health Benefit Plan – Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance. Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

Valuing You: Generous Annual Leave (see table below) Flexible & Agile Working – Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements. Free On-site Parking – available across campuses. Cycle Benefits Scheme – Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice. Tusker Electric Vehicle Scheme – Electric cars via salary sacrifice. Employee Discounts – Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment. Travel Discounts – Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

Training and Development Staff Network and Inclusion – Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks. Library Access – Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries. Staff Scholarship Scheme – Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level. Leadership and Management Development – Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.