ABOUT THE ROLE
Join Oxford University Press as a Regulation & Research Operations Manager and help shape the future of global English language assessment. As Oxford English Assessment continues to grow, this pivotal role sits at the intersection of regulatory leadership and operational delivery, ensuring our reputation as a trusted, internationally recognised awarding body is upheld through integrity, transparency, and excellence.
In this role, you will act as the organisation’s regulatory expert, embedding compliance into every stage of research, product development, and operational delivery. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure alignment with Ofqual Conditions of Recognition and international standards, while supporting the Responsible Officer with audits, investigations, and regulatory risk management. You’ll have the authority to challenge processes and escalate risks, playing a critical part in safeguarding compliance at every level.
You will also lead the planning and coordination of research activity across Oxford English Assessment. From overseeing the research pipeline to managing incoming requests and aligning priorities with strategic goals, you’ll bring clarity, structure, and efficiency to our operations. Alongside this, you’ll coordinate governance processes by supporting advisory panels, ensuring high-quality reporting, and maintaining robust, auditable documentation systems that meet ISO and regulatory expectations.
This is a highly collaborative role, engaging with internal teams and external experts to deliver impactful, compliant outcomes. You’ll oversee governance frameworks, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive operational improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability. If you’re passionate about combining regulatory rigor with hands-on execution in a global education environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.
