Director of Educational Enhancement and Assurance

We are looking for an exceptional and visionary individual with a passion for educational excellence and strategic impact to join our senior leadership team as Director of Educational Enhancement and Assurance within Education Services.

About the role:

This pivotal role supports the Deputy Registrar, championing transformative leadership across the University by advancing excellence in learning and teaching, ensuring integrity in compliance and regulatory practices, and igniting innovation.

As one of the Directors within Education Services, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to enhance and support the academic experience across UWE and our academic partners.
• Lead institutional efforts to ensure academic assurance and regulatory compliance, maintaining the highest standards of quality and governance.
• Drive innovation in curriculum design and delivery, including the fostering of digital literacy among staff and partners.
• Champion student engagement, working closely with the Students’ Union and student representatives to ensure the student voice shapes our direction.
• Develop and implement inclusive policies and frameworks that support academic excellence and student success.
• Ensure service areas operate efficiently and effectively, aligned with University-wide objectives and financial sustainability.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of education at a dynamic and forward-thinking university. You’ll be part of a passionate leadership team committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for students, staff, and the wider community.

About you: You will be a values-driven leader who:

• Has a proven track record of delivering strategic and operational excellence in higher education or a similarly complex environment.
• Demonstrates inclusive leadership, fostering a culture where people thrive and continuous improvement is embedded.
• Is adept at making evidence-based decisions and aligning cross-service initiatives to drive performance.
• Brings a collaborative mindset and the ability to influence at all levels of the institution.

We are keen to hear from applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and do not need you to have direct experience of working in higher education.

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus. 

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates. 

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

UWE is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment. We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates and as a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact:

Rachel Cowie on 0117 328 6747 (rachel.cowie@uwe.ac.uk)

This is a full-time, permanent post, not available on a job share basis. 

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University. This role is therefore campus based, with the opportunity to work from home at the discretion of the line manager.

Shortlist Interviews are likely to take place on 23^rd October 2025 and will include a presentation, discussion panel and formal interview.

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

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