Quality Lead

About The Team:
The Quality Team at SRUC works to ensure our Further, Higher and Postgraduate Education provision meets high academic standards and regulatory requirements. The team support staff across all campuses by coordinating quality processes, managing programme validations and verification/moderation activity, and providing guidance on academic regulations and assessment. By working closely with awarding bodies, PSRBs and academic teams, we help maintain compliance, enhance the student experience, and uphold the quality and integrity of SRUC's educational offering.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Quality Lead to provide institutional leadership, oversight, and expert guidance on quality assurance across our Higher, Further and Postgraduate Education provision. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring robust quality assurance frameworks that safeguard academic standards, enhance the student experience, and maintain compliance with external regulatory and funding requirements. The postholder will play a key role in shaping and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key

Responsibilities include;

Lead and deliver the institutional QA strategy Oversee and improve QA policies, procedures, and the Education Manual. Lead programme validation, revalidation, and external audits Manage relationships with awarding bodies, PSRBs and partner universities. Prepare reports for academic committees and monitor actions and KPI performance. Provide expert advice on academic regulations, appeals, and misconduct. Work collaboratively with academic teams and stakeholders to embed QA and QE.

Support and guide Quality staff and deputise for the Registrar when required. Please read the Job Particulars document for full details of the requirements for this role.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF Level 10 or have a relevant professional qualification. A quality assurance or teaching qualification is desirable. Eligibility for Sponsorship:
This role does not meet the eligibility for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For non-UK nationals please check your eligibility prior to applying for the role. Admin /AGR/008/26 Why work for SRUC? Generous annual leave Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer) Cycle to work scheme Discounted RAC Membership Generous family leave Flexible working patterns Hybrid working solutions (in some areas) Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:

Please complete an online application form by clicking here, or visit SRUC | Jobs C Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy. SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

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