Head of Academic Quality

The Royal Agricultural University “RAU” is celebrating our 180^th year of being at the forefront of agricultural learning, and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector.

The new Head of Academic Quality will provide strategic leadership across the RAU and our global partners regarding all aspects of academic quality assurance, ensuring our portfolio of programmes deliver across the three strategic goals of Quality, Reach and Sustainability.  

In leading an excellent and enthusiastic Academic Quality team, the Head of Academic Quality will have overall responsibility for academic governance, including the maintenance and review of academic regulations, the annual lifecycle for academic quality assurance, curriculum information, programme validation processes, partner relationships and student casework.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of Higher Education administration, and detailed knowledge of HE regulatory requirements, including OfS Conditions of Registration, as well as knowledge of quality assurance practice in a UK HE context.  This role would ideally suit someone looking to expand their expertise and really make a mark within a tight-knit, dedicated team.   

The post holder will report to the Director of Academic Services and act as both advisor and guardian on matters related to academic quality and standards, including the definitive interpretation and application of academic regulations.

The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35-hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on, discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website.

For a full job description and details on how to apply please click the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date: Tuesday, 27^th May 2025

Interviews: Thursday 5^th June 2025

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level

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