Location: Hereford
Salary: A GBP 28,645 per annum
Do you care deeply about academic quality, good governance, and making systems work well for students and staff?
If so, you could be a great fit for NMITE.
NMITE is an innovative higher education provider, rethinking engineering and technology education to make a positive regional, national and global impact. As we continue to grow and mature as an institution, robust and thoughtful quality assurance and governance processes are central to everything we do.
We are now seeking a Quality Assurance Co:ordinator to join our Quality Assurance and Governance team and play a key role in supporting the delivery, oversight and enhancement of NMITEs academic standards and quality processes.
Who are we?
NMITE is a UK:based higher education provider founded to reimagine how engineering and technology education is delivered. We combine rigorous academic standards with an interdisciplinary, human:centred and project:based approach to learning. Our first cohort graduated in 2025, and we continue to build a distinctive institution grounded in creativity, inclusion and real:world impact.
As a young and ambitious organisation, NMITE values people who can balance innovation with good governance, and who take pride in doing things well.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a detail:oriented, organised and collaborative Quality Assurance Co:ordinator to support the successful operation of NMITEs quality assurance and academic governance framework.
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will work closely with colleagues across academic and professional services teams to ensure policies, processes and systems operate effectively, consistently and in line with regulatory expectations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in HE or FE quality assurance or registry functions who wants to make a visible contribution in a growing institution.
Responsibilities of the Role
Supporting Quality Assurance and Academic Standards
Support the Quality Assurance Manager in the delivery of NMITEs internal quality assurance processes, including programme development, annual monitoring and external examiner arrangements.
Review and process programme and module change requests in line with NMITE policy, ensuring programme and module specifications remain accurate and up to date.
Provide ongoing support to Programme Leaders throughout the academic year, helping to ensure the smooth operation of the academic quality lifecycle.
Support the scheduling and administration of assessment and mark verification processes.
Maintain accurate student records relating to assessment, modules and awards, and oversee systems for the retention of student work.
Academic Governance and Committee Support
Act as secretary to academic governance committees, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and papers, taking accurate minutes and following up agreed actions.
Prepare reports and papers on academic quality and standards as required.
Manage Assessment Board administration, including production of committee papers and associated reports.
Regulatory and Enhancement Activity
Support NMITEs preparation for externally facing quality and regulatory activity, including Degree Awarding Powers reporting, professional accreditation and the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Support quality assurance processes relating to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provision.
Contribute to the development, review and enhancement of NMITE policies and procedures.
Working as Part of the Quality Team
Work flexibly and collaboratively as part of the Quality Assurance and Governance team, contributing to wider projects, initiatives and continuous improvement activity as required.
Essential
Qualifications and Experience
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
At least three yea