Lead: Quality Assurance at the SCQF Partnership

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in the key role of Lead: Quality Assurance at the SCQF Partnership.

Working as part of our Assurance team, you will play a key role in assuring the quality and integrity of Scotland’s National Qualifications Framework and its National Register of Qualifications. You will help shape and develop our approach to quality assurance, while finding new and innovative ways to support credit rating bodies and other stakeholders across Scotland.

The role

• Full-time, Glasgow/hybrid
• £39,000 – £48,750
• This role would suit a person with SCQF level 9 equivalent skills or experience.

To be successful in this role, you will have in-depth experience of developing and implementing quality processes and procedures, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement. You will have an understanding of credit rating and quality assurance requirements for qualifications in Scotland, alongside experience of working within the lifelong learning sector or a related environment.

You will have excellent written and analytical skills, with the ability to research new areas, assess evidence and produce clear reports and papers for a range of audiences. Strong project management skills are also essential, as you will lead and manage projects and programmes, balancing competing priorities and delivering to deadlines in a dynamic environment.

The role will involve leading the ongoing development and monitoring of the National Register of Qualifications, reviewing and developing quality assurance policies and guidance, and working closely with partners including the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and Credit Rating Bodies.

You will also lead the development of new approaches to engaging with partners, including the use of digital tools and e-learning to improve efficiency, engagement and quality. You will have opportunities to develop and deliver training and capacity-building programmes and to contribute to research into emerging policy and practice.

As a Lead Officer, you will work collaboratively across the organisation and represent and advocate for the SCQF on national groups and at external forums. You will be confident presenting to different audiences and building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development. An interest in Lean or Agile approaches, digital developments and the ethical and responsible use of AI in quality assurance would also be an advantage.

Working at the SCQF Partnership

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 12%
• Westfield Health benefits, including costs reimbursed for dental, physiotherapy and counselling services, optical fees and health club concession
• Death in Service Benefit worth 1 x annual salary
• Use of a fully equipped gym
• 25 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service + 13 public holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working policy and a range of family-friendly policies to support work-life balance.

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

Application process

Please download an application via: https://scqf.org.uk/about-us/careers-and-vacancies/.

Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 15 September at 5pm.

Please return your application form (by email) to admin@scqf.org.uk (via the ‘Apply’ button above) with the title of ‘job vacancy’ as the email subject.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 1 October at the SCQF Partnership office, 177 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2LB.

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