Senior Quality Officer

When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity to join the University Academic Quality Unit in the role of Senior Quality Officer. 

The postholder will act as a Business Partner for academic schools in relation to all aspects of Quality Assurance and will be expected to take a team based approach to the workload of Academic Quality Unit and operate effectively and flexibly to support the delivery of the overall Academic Quality service. The successful applicant will manage professional support for academic schools and partner institutions (both in the UK and overseas) in developing, advising on and implementing procedures and regulations (including implementation of the curriculum framework) related to academic quality and standards, the development, approval and review of programmes and their delivery within institutional and external regulatory frameworks, and the professional support for university and college committees and other ad hoc meetings.

About you:

The successful applicant should have experience of building and maintaining relationships with staff at all levels and key external organisations and the ability to juggle a demanding workload. With the ability to prioritise your own deadlines and for others, the post holder will be expected to work effectively under pressures across a range of projects to ensure that deadlines are met. 

Candidates will have an undergraduate degree or equivalent, relevant professional experience and be self-motivated and resilient with an energetic, positive and proactive approach, the post holder will demonstrate the ability to adjust to unfamiliar situations, demands and changing roles. 

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we’re here to help you achieve great things. 

Where opportunity creates success.