Director of Quality and Development

Location: Hybrid working (two days per week in Cambridge office)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Reporting to: CAVA Chief Executive Officer

Line management of: Quality Manager, Quality and Development Officers

Benefits:

• Generous auto-enrolled pension scheme 
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Group Life Assurance Plan
• Group Cash Plan
• Generous sick pay and parental pay schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• National Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual training and development budget
• Biannual team building events
• Join a small and dedicated team in a welcoming work environment.

About CAVA

The Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA) was established over 20 years ago by a partnership of eight further education providers and three higher education institutions, all committed to social mobility and lifelong learning. Today, our membership has expanded to over 30 further education providers and six higher education institutions across England. As an Access Validating Agency (AVA) licensed by the QAA, we design, validate, quality assure, and award the Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas, in addition to offering Pre-Access qualifications in partnership with the NOCN Group. Thousands of adult students enrol in our courses each year through our members nationwide. 

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Quality and Development to maintain and enhance CAVA’s operational and service standards and to develop our Access to HE Diplomas. The role is pivotal in translating regulatory requirements and strategic aims into effective operational plans, overseeing quality systems, and managing compliance. For a detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the attached recruitment pack.

How to apply

If you share our values and passion for social mobility through lifelong learning, we would love to hear from you. Please email admin@cava.ac.uk to receive the application form.

Application deadline: 6 September 2024 by 5pm. Applications received after this time may not be considered. 

Interview date: 27 September 2024 (in person - at the CAVA office, Cambridge)

CAVA is committed to nurturing a staff team and CAVA community that is equal, diverse, and inclusive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, or belief. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, CAVA will shortlist applicants who meet the minimum criteria for roles and who live with a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) for interview. 

If you require any reasonable adjustment during the application or interview process, please contact us at admin@cava.ac.uk to discuss your requirements. Please let us know if you require any of the documentation in an alternative format. 

CAVA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

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