Overview
Lead and shape academic quality and governance at the University of Wolverhampton. We’re looking for a strategic and experienced Associate Director of Quality Assurance to join our Directorate of Academic Development and Success. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of the university’s academic integrity and regulatory compliance.
As a senior custodian of the university’s curriculum and academic product, you’ll oversee the development and delivery of our quality assurance framework, ensuring compliance with the Office for Students (OfS) B Conditions across all provision, including collaborative partnerships. You’ll also play a pivotal role in embedding the new Ofsted Framework for Apprenticeships. You’ll lead key curriculum management processes, leading innovations to improve how we work, and play a central role in overseeing the university’s academic governance structures.
You’ll work closely with colleagues in Legal, Compliance, Registry Services, and the Educational Partnerships Unit to ensure academic regulations are robust, consistent, and effectively applied. You’ll also have oversight of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) accreditations and compliance, ensuring our provision meets sector and professional standards. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on student success and academic quality, working across our UK campuses and with national and international partners.
For Full Criteria, Please Review The Job Description. For enquiries or to arrange a meeting with Josh Gulrajani, Director of Quality, Performance and Impact, please contact Tasha Cassidy, Quality and Standards Administrator, at t.cassidy3@wlv.ac.uk
Staff Benefits and Your Benefits overview: we offer a range of benefits to eligible staff, details available on the intranet.
Responsibilities
* Lead and shape academic quality and governance; oversee the development and delivery of the quality assurance framework; ensure OfS B Conditions compliance across all provision, including collaborative partnerships.
* Embed the Ofsted Framework for Apprenticeships and lead key curriculum management processes; drive innovations to improve workflows.
* Oversee academic governance structures and collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Registry Services, and the Educational Partnerships Unit to ensure robust and consistent regulations.
* Oversee PSRB accreditations and compliance; ensure provision meets sector and professional standards.
* Work across UK campuses and with national and international partners to improve student success and academic quality.
Benefits
* Competitive salaries
* Standard Life Pension scheme – employer contribution up to 12% to the defined contribution scheme
* Long Service Recognition rewards
* Free Will Writing Service for employees and partners
* IT & Mobile Discounts and software discounts
* Wellbeing and Mental Health Support; 24/7 EAP; free counselling; occupational health services
* Gym membership discounts; eyecare support; flu vouchers
* Paycare Health Benefit Plan (optical, dental, physiotherapy, personal accident)
* Chaplaincy & multi-faith services
Valuing You
* Generous Annual Leave; Flexible & Agile Working; Free On-site Parking
* Cycle Benefits Scheme; Employee Discounts; Travel Discounts
Training and Development
* Staff Network and Inclusion groups; Library access; Staff Scholarship Scheme
* Leadership and Management Development
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
We particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges). Applications are scored against the criteria in the job description and person specification attached to the advert.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Quality Assurance
* Industries: International Trade and Development
Note: This description reflects the information provided in the job advert; see the actual Job Description and Person Specification for full criteria.
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