About The Team:
SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.
The Quality Assurance (QA) Team at SRUC plays a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing academic standards across all programmes. Working collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues, the team ensures that SRUC delivers high-quality education that meets the expectations of students, staff, awarding bodies, and external regulators.
Our work spans both Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE), supporting programme validation, accreditation, and continuous improvement. We are responsible for developing and implementing robust quality assurance frameworks, monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, and facilitating institutional readiness for external scrutiny.
The QA Team is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, transparency, and continuous enhancement. Through workshops, forums, CPD sessions, and the QA intranet, we engage staff across the institution to embed quality assurance into everyday practice. We also work closely with external agencies such as QAA Scotland, Education Scotland, SQA, and the Scottish Funding Council to ensure SRUC remains aligned with sector-wide standards and e...