Quality Officer

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Chief Student Officer to lead quality assurance initiatives and enhance academic standards. This role requires collaboration with senior management teams and active participation in the continuous improvement of educational offerings. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality assurance and must ensure compliance with external regulatory bodies. The position offers a salary range of £38,784 to £46,049 annually and is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 24 months.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (30 days + bank holidays)

On-site gym and pool with discounted membership

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance and enhancement
• Familiarity with external regulatory bodies
• Ability to work across teams for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Drive and support continuous improvement of programmes
• Assure academic quality and standards of all taught provision
• Collaborate with senior management and quality teams

Job description

Chief Student Officer

Location: Aston University John Cadbury House

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum

Grade: Grade 08

Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 months)

Basis: Full Time

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 12 January 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 21 January 2026

Reference: 1038-25

Release Date: Thursday 04 December 2025

The Quality Team is looking for a driven and dedicated Quality Officer for Aston Business School (ABS) and the School of Law & Social Sciences (LSS) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of driving and supporting continuous improvement of the taught programme portfolio. You'll work across teams and departments, providing expert and professional support to programme teams and professional services areas, contributing directly to Aston's 2030 Strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Quality Assurance, you will hold responsibility and accountability as part of a wider quality assurance team for assuring the academic quality and standards of all taught provision. You will work closely with members of the Senior Management Teams within ABS and LSS, the Quality Enhancement team, and the wider Registry Team, taking responsibility for supporting the Schools in reviewing, enhancing and innovating their curriculum; and reviewing and developing the academic portfolio, whilst ensuring that all taught provision is fully compliant with external regulatory bodies (e.g. Office for Students (OfS), Ofsted and Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs)). You will work with the Schools to drive a culture of continuous enhancement in academic quality, ensuring full adherence to the University's quality assurance procedures.

For further information about this position, please contact Adam Hewitt (Head of Quality Assurance) at [e-mail] .

What we offer :

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here .

Aston University may be able to sponsor those who are already on a Skilled Worker Visa issued before 22 nd July 2025. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility : https : / / www.gov.uk / skilled-worker-visa

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