Interim Strategic Advisor for International Regulations

Anderson Quigley is pleased to be supporting QA Higher Education (QA HE) on the appointment of an Interim Strategic Advisor for International Regulation. This is a high impact interim role focused on strengthening international agent management, regulatory compliance and governance during a period of increased regulatory focus.

𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀:

This is an initial 6 month interim contract with potential for extension, offered on either a competitive FTC salaried or day rate basis. The role is primarily remote, with occasional travel to QA HE sites including Birmingham and London, with expenses covered.

1.0 FTE is preferred, although 0.6 – 0.8 FTE will be considered. An immediate/ASAP start is strongly preferred, although a 1 month notice period is also workable.

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:

As mentioned, this is a high impact interim assignment focused on reviewing and strengthening the organisation’s approach to international agent management and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the University Secretary, you will lead a review of the current agent management framework, covering onboarding, due diligence, performance monitoring, governance and assurance. You will bring clarity to a complex landscape, ensuring policies, processes and controls align with regulatory expectations and sector best practice.

You will also work alongside external legal advisors, including DLA Piper, to assess risk, strengthen governance and implement robust frameworks, helping shape a more cohesive operating model that aligns compliance, international recruitment and institutional priorities.

In addition to the technical focus, you will engage confidently with executive stakeholders, providing clear advice and direction whilst supporting greater consistency across teams and partners. The initial phase will focus on strengthening policy and governance, followed by a broader programme of systemisation and improvement.

𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮:

We are looking for significant experience at Head or Director level within higher education, with a strong grounding in international regulation, UKVI compliance and student recruitment oversight.

A senior HE administrator skill set, perhaps gained in a registry context, is also important, alongside the ability to interrogate complex data and implement practical solutions. Experience of international agent management is highly desirable. You must also possess the credibility to advise senior stakeholders, and the ability to operate in a hands on way within a lean environment.

𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀:

Please contact Eva Tomka via eva.tomka@andersonquigley.com ASAP to discuss further.