Director of Quality

New College Lanarkshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is seeking a Director of Quality to enhance quality assurance across its academic services. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving continuous improvement. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and a proven track record in quality enhancement within education. A degree and evidence of ongoing professional development are essential for candidates.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with a strong track record in quality assurance in education.
• Experience in implementing quality systems and self-evaluation processes.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of quality policies and systems.
• Drive enhancement-led assurance across curriculum and digital learning.
• Enhance continuous improvement across services.
• Build partnerships with sector bodies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Inspire a culture of excellence within the team.
• Oversee complaints handling and student engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Communication

Collaboration

Digital transformation

Education

Degree-level qualification (SCQF Level 9 or equivalent)

Postgraduate qualification (SCQF Level 11)

Job description

Location: Motherwell Campus Enterprise Way Motherwell, ML1 2TX

Salary: £0 - £59,896 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Advert

DIRECTOR OF QUALITY

£59,896 per annum

35 hours per week

Motherwell Campus

Permanent

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our leadership team asDirector of Quality. In this pivotal role, you will drive quality assurance and enhancement across all aspects of the College’s academic and professional services provision. You will lead our dedicated Quality and Complaints team, ensure compliance with regulatory and awarding body requirements, and embed a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You will ensure that every student benefits from a consistent, high-quality learning experience - whether on campus or online.

As Director of Quality, you will:

• Lead the development of agile and robust quality policies, systems and processes.
• Drive enhancement-led assurance of our curriculum and digital learning provision.
• Champion continuous improvement across teaching, learning, and support services.
• Build strong partnerships with sector bodies such as QAA, Education Scotland, SPARQS, and awarding bodies.
• Oversee compliance with all national quality frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Inspire and lead a team, fostering a supportive culture of excellence, and innovation.
• Shape and implement our approach to complaints handling and student engagement.

You will play a key role in preparing for Tertiary Quality Enhancement Review (TQER) and the College’s future ambitions.

We are looking for a proven leader who brings:

• A strong track record in quality assurance and enhancement in further and higher education.
• Experience of implementing quality systems and self-evaluation processes.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking approach to driving change and digital transformation.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• A passion for improving student outcomes and delivering meaningful change.

You will hold a degree-level qualification (SCQF Level 9 or equivalent) and will ideally have a postgraduate qualification (SCQF Level 11). Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.

Indicative Interviews - Monday 25th August 2025

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 15th August 2025 at 4pm