A British university in Dubai is recruiting a Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager. The search is being conducted by Kingston Stanley. The role is permanent and based in Dubai, UAE. Salary is up to AED 23,000 per month.

The Role

This position reports directly to the Founding Director & CEO. The manager will lead quality assurance, accreditation, regulatory compliance, and institutional effectiveness across the university. The role involves working with both academic and professional services teams based in Dubai and in the UK.

Likely Focus

Expected Profile

• Managing accreditation processes and maintaining compliance with relevant regulatory bodies in the UAE and the UK
• Developing and overseeing quality assurance frameworks and institutional policies
• Monitoring and reporting on institutional effectiveness metrics
• Coordinating with academic departments and professional services to embed quality standards
• Liaising with external regulators, awarding bodies, and inspection authorities
• Supporting audits, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience in quality assurance or compliance within a higher education setting
• Familiarity with UAE higher education regulatory requirements and UK academic standards
• Ability to work across academic and administrative functions at a senior level
• Strong written communication skills for policy documentation and regulatory reporting
• Comfortable reporting to senior leadership and managing cross-border institutional relationships