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Head of Quality and Practice

University of Bedfordshire

Location: Luton
Salary: £55,000 to £70,000
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 30th March 2023
Closes: 15th May 2023
Job Ref: BEDS2479

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced individual to join us in the Faculty of Creative Arts Technologies and Science (CATS) as Head of Quality and Practice.  The candidate will work closely with the Executive Dean, our Associate Dean for Student Experience and Recruitment, Heads of School and staff based in Professional Services departments. They will assure the quality of the taught undergraduate and postgraduate provision delivered on campus and by our Collaborative Partners. 

 

The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator and evidence a successful track record of managing quality assurance. They will provide leadership to inform course development, academic assessment, accreditation by professional bodies and support the development and delivery of objectives defined in our Faculty Strategy Plan.  The postholder will join our Faculty Executive Group, Chair our Faculty Teaching Quality and Standards Committee and represent the faculty on university level groups, boards and committees.

The postholder will demonstrate significant experience of working in higher education at a senior level and extensive experience and knowledge of quality assurance in higher education. They will work in close partnership with our Schools and as such, it is important for candidates to have a strong awareness of the academic perspective. They will manage the day-to-day oversight of quality assurance and enhancement ensuring that the highest standards are maintained. They will lead on the annual quality cycle to ensure that timeframes are adhered to maintaining full compliance with our academic regulations, external regulators and professional bodies

The post requires a responsive work ethic to support our diverse operations and markets. This may involve occasional weekend working and travel to UK or international locations in line with the requirements of the post. As a senior appointment in the organisation, the position offers a competitive salary. The position is eligible for enrolment as a member with one of the nationally recognised pension schemes. The university offers an attractive package of other staff benefits.

Interview date to be confirmed. 

 

For a full job description and person specification please click here

 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

 

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

 

Please quote reference number and job title. Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form.

 

All applications must be received by 10am on the closing date. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

 

To request an informal conversation in confidence, please contact Ms Stephanie Soulsby (stephanie.soulsby@beds.ac.uk) in the first instance.

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