Deputy Head of Academic Services (Quality) Maternity Cover - 9 months fixed term

The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being one of the UK’s smallest university and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 60 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment.  Whichever of our locations you find yourself working in, you will be sure to feel a part of our friendly community.  Our size enables us to foster a very personalised, supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, with lots of opportunity for development, something which we are very proud of. 

The Corporate and Professional Services departments are the cornerstone of the University.  They each provide essential and valuable support to both each other and the Academic departments, helping the University to function in the most efficient and productive way, ensuring that the students’ experience is second to none.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced HE professional with a strong quality background for the role of Deputy Head of Academic Services (Quality) within our Academic Services team. This position is vital to supporting the University’s quality assurance framework and compliance initiatives, contributing to the development and maintenance of academic standards across departments. The successful candidate will oversee quality assurance processes, manage regulatory compliance requirements, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement best practices in academic quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the management of quality assurance processes, including course approvals, validations, and programme reviews.
• Support the ongoing development of the University’s Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) to enhance academic standards and compliance.
• Oversee the coordination and revisions of the Quality Handbook to ensure alignment with current regulations and institutional requirements.
• Line-manage the quality team, supporting their development and fostering a consistent approach to quality assurance.
• Collaborate with external bodies (e.g., OfS, QAA) to ensure regulatory compliance.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop further!

What can we offer you?

We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks!  In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer: 

• Beautiful working environments across our campuses in Buckingham and Crewe, with plenty of space
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas closure
• On-site gym and exercise classes
• On-site catering facilities
• University bookshop with staff discount (Buckingham)
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments
• Discount of courses for staff and their families

Informal enquiries may be made to Joanna Jackson at Joanna,jackson@buckingham.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 5^th January 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held early week commencing the 13^{th of} January 2025.

Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable)

For further information and details of how to apply, please click the 'Apply' button.

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