Head of Quality & Accreditations - University of Edinburgh Careers

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

The opportunity:

Are you ready to lead and innovate within one of the most prestigious, triple accredited business schools in the world? The University of Edinburgh Business School is currently seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Head of Quality and Accreditations. This crucial role promises the opportunity to shape and enhance our academic excellence and societal impact. Your primary focus will be on managing quality assurance and accreditations processes, significantly contributing to strategic planning and execution that supports the School’s mission and objectives.

As the Head of Quality and Accreditations, you will engage deeply with the complex dynamics of high-level accreditations and quality assurance processes. You will lead reaccreditation processes, and work closely with the Dean, Director of Education and the School Executive Committee to develop strategies that resonate with our accrediting bodies. Your expertise will support the University’s high standards in teaching, research, and external engagement, ensuring compliance while driving innovations that enhance the student experience. Furthermore, you'll be our ambassador in relationships with national and international accreditation bodies, playing a pivotal role in maintaining our prestigious rankings and accreditations.

If you are professionally qualified, have managerial experience in an academic setting, and possess a keen understanding of quality assurance in higher education, you are the leader we're looking for. Join us to steer educational excellence and leave a lasting impact on our community and beyond.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• A strong insight into the world of academia, including an understanding of the relationship between the constituent parts of an academic unit as well as a keen awareness of the academic research environment. 
• Highly developed knowledge of all issues relevant to programme quality in Higher Education Institutions.  
• Experience of developing innovative solutions and contributing to strategic planning.

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