Compliance Manager - Academia

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the primary contact for national and international regulatory authorities, accreditation organisations, educational partners, and external stakeholders regarding compliance, quality standards, approvals, and related matters.
• Quality Governance: Coordinate and monitor the implementation of quality assurance practices across the Business, ensuring that all departments maintain compliance with internal requirements and external obligations.
• Policy Management: Oversee the development, maintenance, and scheduled review of organisational policies and procedures, ensuring documentation remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with current standards.
• Audit Coordination: Plan and manage internal and external quality reviews, facilitate audit preparation, maintain accurate records, and support successful interactions with external assessors and accreditation bodies.
• Assessment and Records Compliance: Ensure that assessment processes, documentation practices, data management procedures, and record retention activities meet applicable regulatory, confidentiality, and quality requirements.
• International Projects Oversight: Monitor compliance documentation and operational processes connected to international collaborations and external educational partnerships.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal leadership teams and department representatives to promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and adherence to established quality frameworks.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Education: A recognised legal qualification such as an LLD, a legal warrant, or an equivalent MQF Level 7 qualification in law, compliance, governance, risk management, or a related discipline will be considered.
• Experience: A minimum of two to four years’ experience within a regulated compliance, governance, legal, or risk-focused environment. Previous exposure within sectors such as financial services, gaming, data protection, or corporate compliance will be considered advantageous, whilst prior experience within education is not essential.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required to succeed in this role. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be considered an asset.
• Communication Skills: Ability to present complex legal and regulatory requirements clearly, produce high-quality professional documentation, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at different organisational levels.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate confidently with senior management, external bodies, and cross-functional teams whilst maintaining professional independence.
• Technical Skills: Excellent capability to interpret regulatory frameworks, evaluate compliance obligations, prepare policies, manage audits, and maintain structured, audit-ready documentation.
• Organisation: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and deliver quality outcomes within established deadlines.
• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and a strong commitment to professional development, with the ambition to progress into a future leadership position.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking with the ability to assess risks, identify compliance gaps, and implement practical solutions.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive remuneration package ranging between €35,000 and €45,000 at entry level.
• Career Path: Clear career progression path towards the role of Director of Quality & Compliance, with a salary package of €55,000 and above.
• Working Hours: Full-time, indefinite employment offering long-term career stability within a professional and purpose-driven organisation.
• Other Benefits: Access to a dedicated qualification allowance supporting relevant professional studies and accreditations, together with structured development opportunities linked to long-term career progression.
• Career Development: A transparent advancement framework designed to support the successful candidate’s progression into a Director of Quality and Compliance role through the achievement of professional competencies, regulatory expertise, and independent management of quality assurance responsibilities.