Senior Academic Quality Officer – Ofsted and Technical Education

De Montfort University; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

De Montfort University is seeking a Senior Academic Quality Officer to lead the development of academic quality assurance policies for apprenticeships and technical education. This role will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, offering a chance to make a significant impact within the higher education sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic quality assurance and providing regulatory advice.
• Knowledge of the requirements of Ofsted, ESFA and IfATE crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of academic quality assurance policy for apprenticeships.
• Support compliance with external regulatory bodies.

Skills

Academic quality assurance

Regulatory advice

Knowledge of Ofsted

Understanding of ESFA

Familiarity with IfATE

Job description

Senior Academic Quality Officer – Ofsted and Technical Education

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Base pay range

At DMU, we are proud to create a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive workplace where our staff can thrive both professionally and personally. Join a university committed to driving positive change, recognised globally as a UN Sustainable Development Goals leader, and enjoy working on a stunning campus in the heart of Leicester. DMU is more than a workplace—it’s a community that values your growth, contributions, and wellbeing.

Faculty / Directorate

The Registry Services Directorate comprises responsibility for the administration of the student journey from registration to graduation, and consists of the following functions: student records, quality assurance, UKVI compliance, timetabling, student records, examinations, awards and graduations, and student casework.

The role of Senior Academic Quality Officer: Ofsted and Technical Education is situated within DMU’s Directorate of Registry Services. Academic Quality Services is a central university team responsible for the development and implementation of academic quality assurance policy and practice, providing support to DMU’s faculties, professional services and collaborative partners to ensure the maintenance of academic standards and the quality of the student experience.

Role

The Senior Academic Quality Officer: Ofsted and Technical Education is an exciting new role within Academic Quality Services that will lead on the development of academic quality assurance policy and practice in the context of DMU’s apprenticeships, skills and technical education provision and will support the university’s compliance with relevant external regulatory and statutory bodies.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in academic quality assurance and providing regulatory advice and guidance to others on regulatory matters. Knowledge of the requirements of Ofsted, ESFA, IfATE and other regulatory bodies in respect of apprenticeships, skills and technical education provision is essential.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Higher Education

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