Academic & Partnership Manager

Company: EducateU (Part of PEN Group)

Salary Range: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM

Location: ON-SITE, London, Canary Wharf, UK

About EducateU

EducateU is a UK-based online learning provider within the wider PEN Group, focused on delivering flexible, accessible, and high-quality education solutions for modern learners. We work closely with awarding bodies, universities, and industry partners to create scalable and innovative learning opportunities.

Role Overview

The Academic & Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping EducateU’s academic offering while driving and managing strategic partnerships with universities and key stakeholders. This is a role combining academic leadership, quality assurance, and external engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Quality Assurance:

• Own and develop EducateU's academic content, standards, and curriculum direction
• Ensure programmes meet academic quality benchmarks and compliance standards
• Work with educators and tutors to maintain academic excellence
• Review and improve learning outcomes and student progression
• Oversee internal quality assurance processes
• Align programmes with awarding body requirements (e.g. OTHM, ATHE)
• Ensure compliance with UK frameworks (Ofqual, OfS)
• Support validation, moderation, and academic reviews
• Develop new programmes, short courses, and CPD offerings
• Monitor student feedback and performance data

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management:

• Represent EducateU in university and stakeholder meetings
• Provide academic credibility in partnership discussions
• Build relationships with academic partners
• Support MOUs and progression agreements
• Identify new partnership opportunities
• Attend conferences and education events
• Act as key academic contact for partners

Strategy & Growth:

• Contribute to academic and partnership growth strategy
• Conduct market research on education trends
• Advise on new programme opportunities
• Support scaling of academic operations

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience in higher education or online learning
• Understanding of UK education frameworks
• Experience with academic partnerships
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects

Desirable:

• Experience with OTHM, ATHE or similar
• Curriculum design or QA background
• Experience representing organisations externally
• Familiarity with EdTech platforms

Benefits

• Annual leave (7.2 weeks)
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Company Sick Policy.
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Career development opportunities
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts
• Retail discount schemes
• Cinema discounts
• Grocery discounts
• Cycle to work
• Investing and savings opportunities
• Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise.
• Financial wellbeing education
• My Mind Pal (mental fitness)