HE Academic Standards and Quality Manager

South Devon College; Paignton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working patterns

27 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Local Government Pension Scheme 15.1%

Training and higher education study

Discounts and employee benefits

Job summary

South Devon College is seeking a proactive Higher Education Quality & Academic Standards Manager to drive quality assurance, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across our HE provision. You will collaborate with senior leaders, academic staff and external partners to ensure programmes meet regulatory requirements and support student success.

With a commitment to professional development and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, the role offers hybrid working options, generous

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of OfS requirements and academic regulations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and policy development skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading Higher Education quality assurance and academic standards processes.
• Providing expert guidance on academic regulations, policies and OfS compliance.
• Managing programme approvals, curriculum changes and quality review activities.
• Overseeing student-facing processes including complaints, appeals, academic offences and hardship applications.

Job description

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards in Higher Education and supporting an outstanding student experience? At South Devon College, we are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Higher Education Quality & Academic Standards Manager to lead on quality assurance, academic regulations and regulatory compliance across our growing HE provision. Working closely with senior leaders, academic staff and external partners, you will play a key role in ensuring the College's Higher Education programmes meet regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement and student success.,

• Leading Higher Education quality assurance and academic standards processes.
• Providing expert guidance on academic regulations, policies and OfS compliance.
• Managing programme approvals, curriculum changes and quality review activities.
• Overseeing student-facing processes including complaints, appeals, academic offences and hardship applications.
• Supporting the growth and development of the College's Higher Education provision and partnerships.
  In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning. Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:

• 27 days annual leave (pro-rata if fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
• 1 additional day's holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
• 1 additional day's holiday for every 5 years served;
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 15.1%
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Access to Blue Light Card membership;
• Discounted travel schemes.