International Project and Policy Officer

Education

General

Gloucester, UK

Location:

Remote first role with the opportunity to work flexibly from home, providing it is within the UK.

Role:
International Project and Policy Officer

Job type:
Permanent, full time

Hours:

35 hours per week, with flexibility around how hours are worked.

Band: 5

Salary: £41,310 - £52,020 per annum, dependent upon knowledge, skills and experience,plus excellent benefits

QAA is the UK’s independent quality body for tertiary education. Our purpose is to ensure that students and learners experience the highest possible quality of education.

We are the UK’s authority on quality and standards, acting as custodian on behalf of the sector of reference points including the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, Subject Benchmark Statements, and the Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications.

We work with governments, funding bodies and education providers across the UK and internationally to support and enhance quality and standards. In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, we work collaboratively with the sector to meet the needs of each nation. In England, our membership programme provides resources and support to strategic leads, quality specialists and students and learners alike.

Internationally, we are recognised as one of the world's leading quality bodies, supporting the reputation and reach of UK tertiary education through global partnerships and transnational education.

As International Project and Policy Officer, you will support QAA’s international policy and engagement work, helping to develop and maintain relationships with international partners and contribute to projects that support our global ambitions. You will manage key international projects and work streams, while providing research, analysis, briefings and practical support to colleagues and senior leaders on international policy and engagement. You will also represent QAA with external stakeholders in the UK and internationally.

You will have experience of working in an international environment, with a good understanding of the higher education landscape and its policy context. You will be confident managing projects, building relationships with a range of stakeholders and bringing together information to provide clear advice and briefings. You will be a strong communicator and organised self-starter, with good judgement and the ability to take responsibility for your work, manage competing priorities and work effectively with colleagues across QAA and internationally.

We are a UK based remote first agency built on trust and flexibility, where we focus on outcomes rather than location. This supports strong delivery, collaboration and colleague wellbeing.

While most work is carried out remotely, there are occasional opportunities to come together in person for collaboration, engagement or specific activities where this adds value.

QAA is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and values the contribution that people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives bring.

We aim to create an environment where everyone feels respected, able to be themselves and supported to contribute and achieve their best. No matter what their identity or background.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and fair recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at  so we can support your needs.