Academic Quality Officer
Grade 6: £30,378 - £35,608
Permanent, full-time
Cirencester, GL7 6JS
They are seeking an Academic Quality Officer to join their Academic Quality Team.
The University has been at the forefront of agricultural education for 180 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land‑based sector. The University Strategy includes a focus on working internationally and collaboratively to address global challenges such as climate change, food security and water resource management.
The University is pursuing an ambitious strategy to improve quality, standards, and the student experience both at their Cirencester campus and with their collaborative partners. To help achieve their strategic priorities, they are seeking to recruit an Academic Quality Officer.
In this role, you will support the assurance of academic standards across their programmes, working closely with academic staff, senior leaders, external examiners, and collaborative partners in the UK and internationally.
You will coordinate key quality assurance processes—including programme validation and review, committee servicing, managing external examiners, supporting student feedback mechanisms, and maintaining accurate programme documentation. You will also provide clear, definitive advice on academic regulations and codes of practice.
They are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong analytical ability, and experience in higher education administration. You will be highly organised, comfortable managing a busy workload, and confident working both independently and as part of a supportive team.
The University is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35‑hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus, onsite catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities.
Closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026 with interviews currently planned for w/c 27 April 2026
The University is an equal opportunities employer and they particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within the University at this level
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