Interim Head Of Quality Assurance

Location: High Wycombe

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Salary Range: £58,225 - £67,468

Hours per week: 37

Closing Date: 23/02/2026

: 1987

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University's DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do: dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering. They guide our commitment to providing the best experience for learners and excellent service to partners and colleagues.

We are seeking an outstanding leader to join the Academic Registry Senior Leadership Team as Interim Head of Quality. This pivotal role safeguards the academic integrity of the University's programmes, awards and overall student experience and has arisen due to an internal secondment.

As the institutional expert for your allocated Section within the Academic Registry, you will act as the recognised authority on all matters relating to academic quality. You will ensure that all quality assurance approaches are maintained, reviewed and developed in line with national expectations and external agency requirements, and that the Section delivers agile, customer‑focused services that support the University's strategic objectives.

• Programme Approval
• Programme Monitoring, Review and Enhancement
• Programme/Module Amendments
• Accreditations and External Reviews
• External Examining
• Academic Framework and Regulations
• Academic Registry policies, processes and associated casework

You will be an experienced quality professional with deep knowledge of higher education regulation and a strong track record in leading quality assurance or academic governance functions. You will be an effective communicator, a strategic thinker, and someone who thrives on collaboration and influence.

As a member of the Academic Registry Senior Leadership Team, you will provide expert leadership to ensure that quality assurance requirements, academic standards and quality processes are maintained, reviewed and developed in line with national standards and external agency requirements.

You will promote academic standards of University awards and the quality of the student experience across all the University's provision, while providing oversight and direction to members of Academic Registry and other stakeholders.

• A generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• Training & development support opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• A range of staff discounts with major retailers

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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Jon Lees, Academic Registrar.

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU's workforce, including people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people, especially in senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role.

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