We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

Based in our state-of-the-art, £75 million Cavendish Building in the heart of Derby, Derby International Business School is not just educating future business leaders, we are shaping innovators, disruptors, and pioneers ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. As a globally connected, regionally grounded and impact-focused Business School, we are committed to empowering people and organisations through applied, industry-integrated business education that prepares graduates for the challenges and opportunities of the future. 

Our diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses spans disciplines including accounting, business management, international business, economics and finance, marketing, operations, supply chain and logistics, event management, and tourism management. Each programme is carefully designed to combine academic excellence with practical relevance, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, professional behaviours and strategic mindset required to succeed in an increasingly complex global business environment. 

We pride ourselves on our commitment to academic excellence, industry relevance and positive societal impact. Our curriculum is designed in partnership with leading organisations such as PwC, Rolls-Royce, and local enterprise hubs, ensuring our graduates develop the capabilities employers increasingly value, including critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, adaptability and digital fluency. Through strong regional and national partnerships, students benefit from placements, networking opportunities, consultancy projects and real-world learning experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practice. 

The Cavendish Building plays a central role in delivering this vision, providing a technology-enabled environment where students, staff and external partners collaborate to address real organisational challenges. As a living laboratory for business education, it supports the integration of learning, research, enterprise and engagement, creating opportunities for innovation, experimentation and impact. 

Our programmes are accredited by leading professional bodies including CIMA, ACCA, CIM and CIPD, alongside internationally recognised organisations such as EFMD and PRME, reflecting our commitment to quality, credibility and continuous improvement in business education. We are ambitious for the future and are building on our strengths in applied learning, employer engagement, global partnerships and impactful research to create a distinctive Business School that contributes to better business, better society and a better future.

About the Role

We are seeking an Accreditations Manager to oversee the following substantive tasks:

• Management of all school level accreditations
• Management of associated data requirements
• Compliance with all accreditation milestones, including memberships and fees
• Completion of compulsory accreditation surveys, and their associated data collection requirements
• Compilation of associated base-room requirements

Accreditation bodies increasingly demand robust evidence, consistent performance monitoring, embedded quality assurance structures and demonstrable commitment to continuous improvement. 

This role will be the central point of expertise and oversight for all accreditation related activity. The post holder will analyse requirements, coordinate data collection across multiple teams, produce high quality reports and submissions, and ensure that governance processes within the school align with accreditation standards.

About You

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive professional educated to degree level, or with equivalent professional qualifications and experience, who has a strong background in project management within a Higher Education setting. The successful candidate will have proven experience of managing accreditation activity, supporting the preparation, coordination and delivery of professional, statutory and regulatory body submissions, reviews and approvals, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

You will possess strong data management and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, produce insightful reports and support evidence-based decision-making. An excellent understanding of the Higher Education sector is essential, including knowledge of the challenges, opportunities and regulatory frameworks that shape universities and academic provision. Through your expertise, you will play a key role in supporting continuous improvement, maintaining academic quality standards and contributing to the successful delivery of institutional and strategic objectives.

Benefits

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Alexandra Charles, Director of Derby International Business School via A.Charles@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit our website for more information.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026

Area: Management, Professional and Specialist

Salary: £39,051 to £46,653 per annum
(for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £53,650.95 per annum)