Associate Director of Quality Assurance

Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK university seeks an experienced Associate Director of Quality Assurance to lead and shape academic quality and governance. This role involves developing quality assurance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing curriculum management processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in academic leadership and a commitment to enhancing student success. The position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Long Service Recognition

Free Will Writing Service

Gym membership discounts

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Cycle Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in academic leadership roles with a focus on quality assurance.
• Capacity to lead curriculum management processes effectively.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements from regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic quality assurance initiatives across all university programs.
• Oversee compliance with the Office for Students’ B Conditions.
• Manage Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body accreditations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Academic governance

Quality assurance frameworks

Regulatory compliance

Education

Relevant higher education degree

Job description

Overview

Lead and shape academic quality and governance at the University of Wolverhampton. We’re looking for a strategic and experienced Associate Director of Quality Assurance to join our Directorate of Academic Development and Success. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of the university’s academic integrity and regulatory compliance.

As a senior custodian of the university’s curriculum and academic product, you’ll oversee the development and delivery of our quality assurance framework, ensuring compliance with the Office for Students (OfS) B Conditions across all provision, including collaborative partnerships. You’ll also play a pivotal role in the university embedding the new Ofsted Framework for Apprenticeships. You’ll lead key curriculum management processes, leading innovations to improve how we work, and play a central role in overseeing the university’s academic governance structures.

You’ll work closely with colleagues in Legal, Compliance, Registry Services, and the Educational Partnerships Unit to ensure academic regulations are robust, consistent, and effectively applied. You’ll also have oversight of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) accreditations and compliance, ensuring our provision meets sector and professional standards.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on student success and academic quality, working across our UK campuses and with national and international partners.

Responsibilities

For Full Criteria, Please Review The Job Description.

For enquiries or to arrange a meeting with Josh Gulrajani, Director of Quality, Performance and Impact, please contact Tasha Cassidy, Quality and Standards Administrator, at [e-mail]

Staff Benefits

You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.

Your Benefits

We believe employees should be recognised for their hard work and contribution to the University's growth and success and offer an attractive range of competitive benefits to all staff:

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.

Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan - Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

Valuing You

• Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working - Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On-site Parking - available across campuses
• Cycle Benefits Scheme - Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts - Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts - Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

Training and Development

• Staff Network and Inclusion - Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women\'s networks.
• Library Access - Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme - Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
• Leadership and Management Development - Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are scored against the criteria set out in the job description and person specifications attached to this advert. Applications are not assessed against the job advert so please ensure your applications are crafted against the Job Description and Person Specification contained within it.