Quality and Standards Manager (Collaborative Provision) - 0.6 FTE

Salary

Starting salary: £25,293.00 - £27,628.00, based on full time salary range : £42,155.00 - £46,047.00 per annum

Summary

Joining our highly skilled, dynamic and supportive Quality Team. Working in a fast-paced environment, this post presents an exciting opportunity for the post-holder to lead on the strategic development and implementation of our collaborative partnerships. You will be diligent, agile and responsive with strong understanding of strategic partnerships.

Job Details

A proactive quality professional, who is highly motivated and able to work well in a fast-paced environment is required to meet the rapidly expanding portfolio of collaborative provision at St Mary’s University. You will be able to work flexibly to ensure that strategic opportunities are progressed rapidly to partnership approval stage, whilst ensuring that you work within the policies and procedures of the University. You will bring a strong understanding of collaborative partnerships, an excellent understanding of the UK Quality Code and broad knowledge of good practice in collaborative partnership development. The role will entail providing expert advice and preparing formal reports. This will also include providing advice to the executive /senior managers of the University and partner institutions on quality issues, coordinating the annual quality monitoring and review process, programme approvals, and ensuring that accurate records are created and maintained. The post may require travel within the UK and overseas.

You will be a skilled team player, and able to organise and coordinate input from across the University to ensure a high standard of service is provided for collaborative partners, their representatives, and colleagues and services throughout the University. You will be able to work well under pressure, using your initiative to independently problem-solve and facilitate the progression of strategically important partnerships. You will work alongside Quality and Standards Managers with responsibility for on-site provision and will liaise closely with them in all aspects of your work.

Background

Since 1850, St Mary’s mission has been to provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by its distinctive ethos and values. The University is an inclusive academic community, where everybody is welcomed. St Mary’s is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth, to benefit students, staff and the wider St Mary’s community. As the University builds on its proud heritage, it will be looking for exceptional people to help shape its progressive future.

Centre for Teaching Excellence and Student Success

The Centre for Teaching Excellence and Student Success (CTESS) was established in 2018 and is home to three teams:

1. Our Academic Development team
2. Our Widening Participation Access and Outreach team
3. Our Quality & Standards Team.

CTESS works closely with academic and professional services teams across the University to enhance the student experience and develop an inclusive, supportive and flexible learning environment for all our students.

Closing date: 17th February 2023 at 23:00 hours

Interview date: 27th Febuary 2023

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. We will consider hybrid/flexible/part-time/job share working arrangements.

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