Quality Officer

37 Hours Per Week

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Officer to join our team at Birmingham Newman University. As a key member of the Quality Assurance team, you will play an essential role in ensuring the highest standards of academic quality across our programmes. You will work closely with faculty, staff, and external bodies to oversee the implementation and monitoring of quality assurance processes, ensuring that teaching, learning, and assessment activities align with university and regulatory standards. If you are passionate about maintaining excellence in higher education and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply. 

The Quality Officer will be responsible for managing and coordinating the quality assurance procedures across academic programs, ensuring compliance with internal and external quality frameworks. You will support program validation and review processes, assist with audits, and provide guidance to academic departments on quality matters. This is a full-time, permanent position located on campus at Birmingham Newman. The role will involve regular collaboration with academic and administrative staff, as well as external quality bodies and accreditation agencies.

Education: A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Quality Management, or a related discipline). 

Experience: Proven experience in a quality assurance role within a higher education or similar environment.

Knowledge: Strong understanding of academic quality assurance processes, program validation, and regulatory requirements in higher education. 

Skills: Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Proficiency in report writing and the use of relevant software tools.

Personal Qualities: Attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Adam Gale, at a.gale@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.

Please click 'Apply’ button above to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application form and for further details about this role. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 27^th January 2025

Interviews will take place 20^th February 2025

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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