Academic Policy Officer

12-months Fixed Term

Full time 35 hours per week

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an exceptional Academic Policy Officer to join the Academic Services team, to support: committee servicing, including co-ordination of practice and business across committees; policies and processes primarily related to the University’s quality framework; and the review and updating of the quality framework in response to changing external quality arrangements. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop and apply their knowledge and skills in these areas, contributing to a positive student experience. The post is available immediately and is available as a secondment opportunity. 

This is a valued and challenging role within a wider team of professional services staff responsible for the University's academic governance (Senate and its committees), educational policy and regulations, academic quality & standards, and student case-work (student discipline, academic appeals, and complaints). 

The role will involve:

• Providing servicing support to key University committees and other associated groups and/or networks;
• Enhancing committee practices and processes to support effective and efficient operations;
• Supporting and co-coordinating common and cross-committee business, including drafting papers, planning agendas and tracking actions; 
• Providing advice and guidance to colleagues across the University on policies and processes primarily related to the University’s quality framework; 
• Reviewing and revising these policies and practices, working with relevant stakeholders, to ensure they are up to date, fit for purpose and responding to the changing external quality arrangements. 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Good conceptual and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Negotiation and persuasion skills;
• High level of oral and written communication;
• Experience of formal committee servicing.

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