Senior Lecturer and Academic Liaison Manager, Global Business Entrepreneurship

Senior Lecturer and Academic Liaison Manager, Global Business Entrepreneurship

£48,337 rising to £59,390

Full Time, Fixed Term - Academic

Salary: Grade 10/11 (Appointment is typically made at the entry point of the scale, unless exceptional skills and experience are demonstrated) Contract: Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Fixed-Term - until 31 August 2031 Location: Remote / Hybrid (with periodic site visits to partner campuses across the UK as required) About the Role Oxford Brookes University is seeking an experienced, collaborative Senior Lecturer to join our team as Academic Liaison Manager (Global Business Entrepreneurship) within our major educational partnership with Global Banking School (GBS). This operational leadership role sits at the intersection of quality assurance, assessment scrutiny, and diplomatic relationship management. Working directly alongside the Academic Director and Programme Directors, you will safeguard the academic integrity and standards of Oxford Brookes awards delivered across GBS campuses in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds. Focusing on our Business Entrepreneurship provision, you will lead joint assessment scrutiny and moderation processes, evaluate online teaching materials, and ensure full compliance with University regulations and Office for Students (OfS) conditions of registration. Working constructively with GBS delivery teams, you will provide operational guidance and feedback that elevates quality, supports academic standards, and enhances the student experience across widening participation communities. Key Responsibilities Lead joint assessment scrutiny and moderation processes within Business Entrepreneurship modules to ensure assessment validity, academic integrity, and full alignment with approved specifications. Monitor and enforce adherence to University regulations, the UK HE Quality Code, and OfS Conditions of Registration (including B-conditions) across partner delivery. Maintain regular, collaborative contact with partner academic leads, providing proactive guidance, operational feedback, and problem-solving to support high delivery standards. Conduct thorough reviews of teaching materials, module delivery, and student outcomes, ensuring timely escalation of emerging operational or academic risks to the Academic Director. Attend programme committees and exam boards, brief External Examiners, and contribute to annual review processes and risk registers. About You We are looking for a senior academic with a strong track record in quality management and collaborative working within business or entrepreneurship education. You do not necessarily need previous franchised provision experience, provided you bring transferable diplomatic leadership skills and deep expertise in higher education quality assurance. Essential Criteria: Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in Business Entrepreneurship or a closely related cognate discipline. Quality Assurance Expertise: Proven experience in higher education programme quality management, with a thorough operational understanding of assessment moderation, quality codes, and regulatory frameworks (such as OfS standards). Diplomatic & Relationship Management Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and influence skills, with a demonstrated ability to build positive partner relationships while firmly upholding non-negotiable academic standards across embedded environments. Academic Standards Oversight: Proven ability to evaluate assessment validity, review assignment briefs, and provide constructive operational feedback to academic teams. Digital Literacy: Confidence in navigating digital education platforms and reviewing online delivery systems effectively. Desirable Criteria: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) or Senior Fellowship (SFHEA). Experience working with, evaluating, or auditing external collaborative or franchised HE provision. Experience of programme validation, curriculum review, or managing organisational change in higher education. How to Apply & Informal Enquiries For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Dr Sarah Howcutt at showcutt@brookes.ac.uk. Application Deadline: 21st November 2026 (Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.) Interviews Planned: Week commencing 14th December 2026 Equality, diversity and inclusion At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background. 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Closing Date : | 21-Nov-2026 | Vacancy ID : | 198345

Faculty or Directorate : | Vice Chancellor's Office | Location : | Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information : | pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk | Posted on : | 02-Nov-2026