Director of Academic Quality Innovation and Assurance

Working at the University of Liverpool allows you to be a part of our future. And we're working towards achieving something special as we move towards our 150th anniversary.

Our ambition to be a Top 100 university can only be realised through the talents, expertise and endeavours of our people. Placing our values at its heart, our vision is to foster an inspirational, welcoming and inclusive culture in which every colleague is valued, respected, and able to thrive and reach their full potential.

As the Director of Academic Quality, Innovation and Assurance you will be responsible for leading teams focused on academic quality & standards and innovative practice in education. 

The Director will be a senior leader within the Student Experience and Enhancement (SEE) Directorate and will lead initiatives that inform education policy and strategy, enhance the student learning experience, improve academic outcomes and embed inclusive, digitally enabled practices across our provision. Operating with significant autonomy and strategic visibility, you will work closely with senior leaders including the Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor for Education, Associate Pro‑Vice‑Chancellors for Education, and you will also play a key role in major institutional committees and act as deputy for the Director of SEE when required.

To apply you must have substantial leadership experience in academic quality assurance, enhancement, or closely related area within a large, complex organisation and have experience of leading change (strategic, cultural, digital) with an ability to navigate through complexity, manage challenge, balance priorities and risk, and ultimately find solutions.

If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 24 March 2026.

The first-stage interview process will take place on Wednesday 15 April 2026 and the final interviews will take place on Wednesday 22 April 2026.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

For full details and to apply online, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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