QA Manager

As our student numbers increase and we continue to diversify our programmes and portfolio, we are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join our Academic Registry team on a remote/home working basis from within the UK.

Academic Registry plays a key role in the University’s central academic administration and has responsibility for the integrity of awards made by the University in line with its Degree Awarding Powers and for quality and standards assurance of all programmes.  

This is a fantastic opportunity to enter a well-established and respected department. As our Quality Assurance Manager, you will support the University’s quality assurance policies and procedures, particularly in relation to programme development, modification and approval.  Ensuring quality assurance and enhancement within programme approval, which supports a cycle of continuous improvement, leading the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of enhancements.

As our Quality Assurance Manager you will be responsible for:

• Co-ordination and support for developing and implementing processes and policies in relation to quality assurance and enhancement.
• Co-ordination and support for the monitoring and reporting of university risk as it relates to academic quality and student outcomes.
• Providing high-level support for programme development, modification, and approval processes for the University. Including providing feedback on proposal through appropriate approval activity.
• Leading on facilitating periodic reviews of the University’s programme portfolio
• Production of accurate formal documentation in relation to the work of the programme approval committee, and related programme approval projects.
• To assist with oversight of the currency and accuracy of the University’s documentation of academic programmes and modules, working closely with, and communicating changes to stakeholders from across the University
• To act as Secretary to the Ethics Committee and leading on the administration of Ethics Committee applications.

We are looking for people who are/have:

• Recent, relevant experience of working within a similar role within the Higher Education sector or similar organisations
• Experience of quality and standards assurance and enhancement in Higher Education
• Experience of programme approval and modification processes
• Experienced in participating in and/or supporting committees, working groups
• Understanding of compliance with external regulatory requirements in Higher Education or similar organisations (i.e. Office for Students, Quality Assurance Agency, Professional and Regulatory Bodies).

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 7th May 2024

Benefits

On top of a competitive salary of £40,500, we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes:

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Our Approach

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.

We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team talentacquisition@law.ac.uk.

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.

Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.

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