Head of Quality and Compliance

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Derby College Group (DCG) are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Quality and Compliance to lead and enhance the quality assurance and compliance agenda, ensuring excellence in education across the College.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the College’s quality Improvement and compliance agenda, driving continuous improvement in teaching, learning and student outcomes. Reporting to the Vice Principal – Quality of Education, you will oversee self-assessment, curriculum planning, student achievement  and inspection readiness, while ensuring robust quality processes across all provision types. You’ll play a key role in fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and innovation, ensuring the College is well-positioned for future success and inspection.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About You

You’ll be a highly organised and strategic professional, with excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail. With a PGCE (or equivalent), degree-level ability and IQA expertise, you will bring significant experience in driving quality improvement within further education. You will be confident analysing data to inform action, influencing change, and leading quality assurance processes, while demonstrating a strong understanding of Ofsted, curriculum development and compliance requirements.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• 35 days per year plus 6 College closure days per year where applicable and 8 statutory days                 
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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