Head of Quality Assurance

Head of Quality Assurance

Ref:   04/12/1801
Location: Newton Park, Bath 
Closing Date: 12 noon, 8 May 2012
Interview Date:  Friday 18 May 2012

Rate of Pay: £38,140 - £44,166 per annum
Line Manager:  Director of Academic Services
Contract:   Permanent Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Play a key role in developing our academic strategy 

About the role This is your chance to take forward a quality assurance service in first-class shape. The latest Quality Assurance Agency Institutional Audit expressed full confidence in the University's standards and the management of learning opportunities. You'll help us realise our ambition to develop further academic provision, putting the emphasis on quality.

You'll use your knowledge of current developments to advise and guide the Director of Academic Services on strategy and policy for academic quality assurance and improvement. Articulate and confident, with a collaborative approach, you'll build feedback from staff, students, and senior managers into procedures and academic programmes.

About the individual You'll come to us with a proven track record of developing and implementing academic systems or service improvements, ideally within higher education. Fully up to speed with national quality assurance regimes and government guidance, you'll have a flair for translating policy and strategy into workable systems and processes.

You'll be managing a team of quality assurance staff, so sound leadership and project management skills will be essential. Your creative approach to problem solving and positive approach to change will make you stand out.

About us Bath Spa University is an increasingly popular university and both students and staff value our attractive campuses, which include a beautiful parkland estate and offer state-of-the-art facilities and historic buildings set in inspirational scenery.

What's more, we offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff. These include a nursery, childcare vouchers, pension scheme, flexible working practices, an employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies.

For an informal discussion please contact Professor Paul Davies, Director of Academic Services p.davies@bathspa.ac.uk or telephone 01225 875470

To apply For further details on how to apply and our Guidance Notes for Job Applicants, please visit http://www.bathspa.ac.uk/services/hr/jobs/current-vacancies/default.asp and click on 'How to Apply' on the left.  Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed.

Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk

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