Faculty Quality Manager

SALARY & HOURS: Band 4 (£32,587 per annum), 35 hours per week 

The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being the UK’s smallest university and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 25 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 Academic Services department is the cornerstone of the University.  It provides essential and valuable support to both academic and student services 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.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Academic Services (Quality), this role is responsible for the faculty’s quality assurance and compliance matters relating to the Faculty of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences ensuring compliance with the Office for Students Conditions of Registration, UK Quality Code for Higher Education, PSRB Regulatory Requirements, Consumer Protection Law, and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation.  

The post holder will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering a range of supporting materials, geared to support and advise all Faculty staff members in relation to compliance matters. They will be the main liaison with all External examiners for the faculty to ensure their review and reports are understood and implemented in each Exam cycle, alongside programme and module design.  

The role will work with the Deputy Head of Academic Services (Quality),  to effectively plan, support the design and development of key compliance frameworks, strategies, policies, and procedures that align to the overall University Strategic plan. The role will support the communication and successful engagement plans of all new compliance matters, with key stakeholders within the Faculty of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences. 

The role will effectively project manage new process, procedures, and initiatives; as well as accreditation and audit activities to ensure ongoing successful accreditation of Courses, as required within the faculty.  

We are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have many of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop further!

Informal enquiries may be made to Mrs Emma Turner at Email emma.turner@buckingham.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 5^th March 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on week commencing 10th March 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 visit our website via the 'Apply' button above.

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