Quality Assurance Specialist

This is an exciting time to join an organisation with an essential role in the UK’s tertiary education sector.

We are a world-leading quality agency with unmatched experience of providing impartial regulatory and collaborative quality assurance and enhancement. We support universities and colleges in working with students and learners, governments, funders and regulatory bodies to evidence and enhance the excellent quality and high standards of the education they provide.

We work towards a greater public understanding - domestically and internationally - of how excellent quality is demonstrated in UK education, and how autonomous providers both assure its delivery and address weaknesses. Our work safeguards the value of qualifications for students and learners, and protects and promotes the reputation of education.

About the role

The Quality Assurance Specialist role is key in supporting the successful implementation of Scotland’s new Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework. The role sits within the Scotland team and supports the delivery of programmes of activity linked to quality assurance in Scotland, particularly the delivery of the external peer review method, Tertiary Quality Enhancement Review (TQER), support for Scotland’s Concerns Scheme and engagement with tertiary institutions (colleges and universities) as part of institutional liaison.

The role also supports and participates in the development and delivery of a range of assurance activities for our Scottish tertiary institutions. This will involve analysis of review outcomes, regular reporting and the provision of specific, high-level expertise and knowledge to stakeholders in quality assurance, enhancement and academic standards. You will also use this knowledge to inform the design and delivery of resources and the coordination of networking events, workshops, and webinars. You will be engaged in supporting and leading projects as well as supporting activities being led by others.

About you

We are looking for individuals with experience of working in assurance and/or enhancement in tertiary education, who are passionate about the future of Scottish education. You will have a good understanding of the challenges facing tertiary education across the UK, especially in Scotland, and a thorough understanding of the content, role and practical application of the baseline quality requirements in Scottish and/or UK education. Knowledge of college quality arrangements in Scotland and the role of awarding bodies is important for this role.

If you have a good working knowledge of Scottish, UK and/or international further or higher education and have expertise in quality assurance and enhancement activities, we want to hear from you.

Position: Quality Assurance Specialist

Location: We offer employees the opportunity to work flexibly from home, providing it is within the UK. Our Head Office is based in Gloucester.

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week, flexible working available

Salary: £37,792 - £47,574 per annum, dependent upon knowledge, skills and experience, plus excellent benefits

Closing date: Midday, Friday 17 January 2024

More information can be found in the job description. If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact careers@qaa.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications is Midday, Friday 17 January 2024. Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV with a short covering letter.

If you require this advert and attached job description in a different format or language to suit your needs please let us know by emailing careers@qaa.ac.uk.

QAA is fully committed to everyday flexibility and has adopted a culture based on trust and fairness that genuinely encourages QAA and individuals to thrive. Providing that business needs are met, employees should normally be able to work where and when they want. Many of our employees work flexibly in different ways, including part-time and compressed hours. Please let us know about the flexibility you need in your application.

QAA recognises the positive benefits of equity, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for employees to feel respected, free to be themselves no matter what their identity or background, and able to give their best. We value the differences that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and skills brings and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants to apply and join us.

If you have not heard from QAA within three weeks of the closing date for this vacancy, then your application has not been successful. Please be aware that we are unable to provide feedback on individual job applications.