Education Assurance Quality Officer

Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU

The Medical Sciences Division seeks to appoint to the post of Education Quality Assurance Office within the small Taught Degrees and Quality Assurance team in the Medical Sciences Division Education Section. This post supports the growing range of activities in the Division and University relating to taught degrees. 

The role is varied, with a range of activities across the academic year, and as projects arise and policies/processes develop. The role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their knowledge of education within the Higher Education sector, or for a new entrant to the sector who is a quick learner and eager to develop their knowledge. The role will provide the postholder with an excellent understanding of academic administration at the University and a foundation for future career development. 

The postholder will have a wide range of responsibilities focused on maintaining and improving the quality of undergraduate and taught postgraduate degrees within the Medical Sciences Division. The postholder will also co-ordinate the Division’s staff award scheme for Teaching Excellence. There are opportunities for involvement in the development and implementation of educational procedures and policies for taught degrees. 

The successful applicant will be a proactive, highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail, communication and analytical skills. They will have prior administrative experience and be interested in developing a career in higher education. We are looking for someone with a proven ability to work as part of a team, with a collaborative approach to working, as well as someone who is confident in working independently and proactively.

This post is permanent and available on a full-time basis. Applications are also welcome on a part-time basis from candidates who can offer at least 80% FTE. Although an on-site presence is a requirement of the role, the opportunity for an element of remote working is also available. 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
• Generous Annual Leave
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• Family Leave schemes
• Comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• All the other staff benefits of working for Oxford (staff benefits)

The University also runs a large number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants).

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Clare Sheppard, Senior Educational Policy Office at clare.sheppard@medsci.ox.ac.uk

To be considered, online applications must be received by midday on Friday, 17 October 2025 

In-person interviews are expected to take place week commencing 3 November 2025.

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