Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager 

Reference number: JR253464

Location: Remote, with hybrid working available in our London office

Working pattern:Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:Permanent

Number of roles:1

Salary:£55,000 - £60,000 per annum

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager) to join our team.

As a QA Manager you will be accountable for quality assurance governance across the Application Engineering & Architecture function. This role provides independent, objective assurance that all releases meet defined technical and operational standards before entering production.

While the Development Manager governs delivery flow and release cadence, the QA Manager governs quality standards, release confidence, and defect prevention. The role establishes and enforces a Quality-as-Code capability, transitioning the organisation from predominantly manual validation to automated, repeatable, data-driven assurance embedded within CI/CD pipelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/5t537abm.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Demonstrable experience leading QA capability in a distributed/collaborative structure.

• Demonstrable experience defining and operationalising automation frameworks in complex, distributed environments, including Test Pyramid strategies, API testing, and contract testing.

• Demonstrable experience embedding quality controls and shift-left engineering practices.

• Demonstrable experience using quantitative quality metrics to influence delivery behaviour and improve system stability.

• Proven capability to operate independently and exercise objective release authority, including withholding approval where standards are not met.

• Strong stakeholder management capability, including the ability to enforce standards across internal teams and external delivery partners.

What we do

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.

In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter. Please note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as this vacancy will be closed once, we have gathered a suitable shortlist. 

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on 22nd March 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support  

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments 

At Kaplan International Pathways, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond.

We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with visible and hidden disabilities, and individuals of any age or family status.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.

Employee Resource Group

Furthermore, we proudly endorse and provide a platform for our Employee Resource Groups, such as Kaplan Pride, Higher Ground Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Group, and Parents and Carers. These groups serve as vital forums for support, connection, and advocacy within our company.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme.  Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.