Academic Quality Officer

Opportunity ID

2847

Opportunity Closing Date

15/01/2025, 23:55

Primary Location

Salford - Peel Park Campus

School or Business Unit

Quality Management Office & Legal & Governance

Contract Type

Full Time Permanent

Salary

£32,296 - £36,924

Opportunity overview

We are looking for an engaging and confident individual to play an important role in the work of the University of Salford’s Quality Management Office and support its day-to-day activities in providing an excellent service in its area of responsibilities.

As an Academic Quality Officer, you will be part of a specialist professional services team to ensure all academic quality assurance and regulatory compliance processes are understood and implemented throughout the University. Your role will involve acting as a business partner for a specific School, providing advice and guidance and taking responsibility for key aspects of academic quality policies and processes contained within the University’s Academic Handbook.

Key responsibilities

1. Provide professional advice and guidance on the University’s Academic Regulations and Policies/Procedures within the Academic Handbook to staff, students and external parties including staff at collaborative partner organisations.
2. Using specialist knowledge, implement and support the University’s Programme Validation and Review Policy, Student Casework Procedures and External Examining for Taught Programmes Policy, for both on campus and collaborative provision, through the provision of professional advice and guidance to students, staff, External Advisers and External Examiners.
3. Provide high level and proactive support for the preparation of external accreditation visits and inspections, including PSRBs, Ofsted and the Office for Students, to ensure submissions meet required standards.
4. Provide a pro-active and professional support service to University’s Academic Governance Committees and participate in working groups and academic audits as required.

A bit about our School or department

You will join a friendly and welcoming team within the QMO. Our work encompasses programme validation, monitoring and review, external examining, student casework, apprenticeships provision, academic committee management and collaborative academic partnerships. We ensure that academic regulations and quality assurance policies and procedures are robust and effective in securing and monitoring the standards of academic awards and that they are understood and implemented throughout the University. We also support academic colleagues in establishing targets to improve programme performance, as well as undertaking academic audits to determine compliance with internal and external requirements.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Team Salford - By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support.

Become unstoppable – apply today!