Academic Quality Officer

Contract: 1 FTE- full time (35 hours per week) open-ended. Opportunity for a flexible working pattern, with support for some remote working (3 days on campus).

Closing: 11:55pm on Sunday 3^rd May 2026

Role Description

The Academic Quality Officer will be responsible for undertaking key quality assurance activities on behalf of the University, particularly in relation to Academic Review, Annual Monitoring and Review, support for the Learning and Teaching Academic Operations Committee, Examination Board processes and guidelines. The role-holder will be responsible for the drafting of new, reviewing and revising of existing, policies and procedures. They will take responsibility for providing an integrated, coherent approach across all modes and locations to maintaining and assuring the quality and academic standards of the University’s provision.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Educated to at least SCQF level 6-7 or similar or equivalent practical experience in the workplace
• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise workload, whilst working independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, within a dynamic, changing and pressured environment, whilst maintaining accuracy and quality  
• Demonstrable ability to use own initiative for overcoming challenges
• Strong analytical skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrable excellent customer service experience
• Experience of identifying and implementing improvements and developments
• Competent in the use of relevant IT packages  

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