Quality Assurance and Regulations Manager

About the job:

Reporting to the Head of Academic Affairs, the Quality Assurance and Regulations Manager will provide strategic leadership in the development, management and oversight of all aspects of quality assurance and regulations within the University.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Lead the development, management and enhancement of the University's quality assurance approaches across all aspects of programme approval and review.
• Lead the planning, design, development and implementation of refined Academic Regulations for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Programmes and associated guidance, procedures and training.
• Maintain oversight of the University's external examiner process.
• Provide professional and specialist advice on academic regulations and quality assurance procedures.
• Monitor developments within the sector and manage regulatory change as required.
• Engage with and influence relevant academic governance committees in relation to strategy, policy and practice regarding quality assurance and regulations.
• Lead a professional team of staff to successfully deliver the regulatory and quality assurance requirements of the University.
• Identify emerging service needs and coordinate or design innovative solutions to enhance quality, efficiency and service continuity.
• Analyse data and progress reports and provide informed advice to senior management on regulatory and quality assurance matters.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the University, offering expert guidance on the development and implementation of regulatory and quality assurance policies and procedures.

About the person:

The key essential criteria for this role are detailed below:

• A primary or higher degree, or equivalent OR; Substantial relevant experience demonstrating professional management ability in an academic Quality Assurance or similar role.
• Significant, relevant broad management/ professional experience in an academic Quality Assurance or similar role to include:
  • Authoring institutional Regulations or complex rules, policies and procedures.
  • Developing and managing institution-wide quality assurance and enhancement mechanisms, e.g. review mechanisms.
  • Formally reviewing, revising, implementing, and advising on regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
  • Authoring formal reports and papers, including the analysis of issues and recommendations for action.
  • Line management of staff.
• Advanced IT skills including experience of Microsoft Office software applications.
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and understanding of the rapidly changing operation and culture of higher education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Evidence of positive negotiation and influencing skills.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to prioritise and schedule workload in the face of conflicting demands.
• Willing to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the post.

Desirable Criteria:

• A postgraduate degree or professional qualification.
• Experience and knowledge of working in a professional services function in Higher Education.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.

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