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Location: Swindon - North Star Campus & Queens Drive Campus
Salary: £41,748 - £44,619 per annum Are you the kind of person who spots a process gap from a mile away and already has an action plan in mind?! If spreadsheets, SARs and KPIs are your kind of language, we've got just the role for you.
We're on the lookout for a Quality Manager who can bring clarity, consistency and a touch of brilliance to our Apprenticeships, Adult Learning and Corporate Services provision. This isn't just about ticking boxes, it's about raising the bar.
What You Will Do As a Quality Manager
* Lead the charge on continuous quality improvement across apprenticeships, adult learning, partnerships and corporate services
* Track achievement, retention and destination data like a quality detective, always looking for the next improvement opportunity
* Design and implement a Corporate Services Quality Framework that actually works (and people want to use!)
* Manage the Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Plan processes (because you know a good SAR is worth its weight in gold!)
* Collaborate with curriculum leaders, quality teams and external partners to ensure every learner gets a top-tier experience
* Support inspections and external quality assurance visits like a pro, because you're always "inspection ready"!
* Manage the college's complaints and compliments process with fairness, speed and a touch of diplomacy
Experience/Qualifications Of a Quality Manager
* Experience managing quality in an educational setting, especially around apprenticeships and adult learning
* A Level 5 teaching qualification and a head for data, detail and deadlines
* A calm, clear communicator who can build strong relationships across teams and with external stakeholders
* Be a creative thinker who sees quality not as a checklist, but as a culture
* Have a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous improvement
You'll be part of a college that's serious about quality - but not afraid to have a little fun along the way. We're collaborative, forward-thinking and always looking for ways to do things better. If you're ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
* 35 days holiday entitlement
* 21.7 College pension contribution to LGPS
* College pension contribution to LGPS
* Health care cash plan
* Free car parking
* Discounted Hair & Beauty
* On-site gym
* Staff development & training
* Pluxee Retail Discount Scheme, and more!
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work New College Swindon, then please do not hesitate to apply.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK
Compliance & Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and additional pre-employment screening before your appointment is confirmed.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Quality Assurance
* Industries
Higher Education
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