Senior Quality Governance Officer

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AUB is committed to meeting its legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and to securing lawful freedom of speech and academic freedom in accordance with the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023. We are committed to providing a working and learning environment that is fair, respectful and free from unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

AUB holds the Silver Award from Inclusive Employers in recognition of our work to support inclusive practice across the University.

AUB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding. We take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk who engage with us, as well as those who work with them.

We are looking for a Senior Quality Governance Officer who is dedicated to ensuring that the University delivers excellent standards of academic quality. The post is central to the Quality Team, which has overall responsibility for the University's academic quality assurance and standards processes in support of AUB's new strategy.

You will:

• Build internal and external relationships and demonstrate a keen eye for detail.
• Read and interpret detailed documentation, draft communications and develop innovative, workable solutions.
• Deliver solutions to set timescales with high levels of accuracy.
• Communicate effectively and write at a very high standard.
• Manage your workload and the workload of a staff member under your responsibility.
• Provide advice and guidance to academic colleagues on quality procedures and processes.

Requirements:

• Education to a minimum of Degree level or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in digital systems including Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook and Copilot.
• Experience working in an educational Quality or Higher Education environment is an advantage.
• Ability to manage a member of staff.
• Organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.

Recruitment will begin on 1 October 2026.

In meeting your performance expectations, you'll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, subject to the University's decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement and enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment.

Additional benefits include subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes. More information can be found on the AUB careers website.