AQO Senior Policy Officer (Academic Quality) (1.0 FTE)

Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ

Permanent

35 hours per week

Applications are invited for an Academic Quality Office (AQO) Senior Policy Officer (1.0 FTE) in the Academic Quality Team at the Glasgow School of Art.

Reporting to the Head of Academic Quality, the role holder will be responsible for contributing to all aspects of the oversight, management and operational delivery of GSA’s quality assurance and enhancement processes.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a small team within the wider AQO, the role holder will be required to build effective working relationships with senior leaders, academics, managers, and professional services colleagues across the full range of schools and departments at GSA. The post holder will also occasionally work with external agencies and partners (such as QAA, SFC and the University of Glasgow), to ensure the maintenance and enhancement of our quality and academic standards. The role holder will have substantial experience of all aspect of academic committee management and support.

The post holder will have excellent writing and communication skills, a flexible approach to working, and be able to demonstrate good judgment when handling sensitive information. With a strong commitment to teamwork and working flexibly, the postholder will demonstrate a collegial, positive attitude and will actively contribute to delivery of AQO team priorities, supporting the Head of Academic Quality to deliver the team’s annual work programme and development projects, as GSA works on its preparations for its next Tertiary Quality Enhancement Review.

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Benefits of working at GSA

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Sunday 27^th July 2025

Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 11^th August 2025

For full details and to apply online, please visit: gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact hrservicedesk@gsa.ac.uk

The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.

We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.

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