Academic Quality Officer

Academic Quality Officer

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Salary: Grade 6: £28,759 - £33,965 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Flexible Working

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for more than 175 years. They pride themselves in combining knowledge and industry connections with an innovative and forward-thinking approach.

The Royal Agricultural University "RAU" has been at the forefront of agricultural education for over 175 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 is pursuing an ambitious strategy to improve quality, standards and the student experience. To deliver these goals we are growing our Academic Quality team in the Academic Services Department and are seeking to recruit an additional Academic Quality Officer.

In this role you will support the activity of the Academic Quality team, working with programme teams and senior stakeholders to ensure that there are rigorous and effective processes in place to assure the quality and standards of our degrees. Reporting to the Academic Quality Manager, the post-holder will work with other Academic Quality Officers in the team to provide an efficient service to members of the academic staff and external examiners.

As an Academic Quality Officer, you will have considerable experience in higher education administration including experience of quality assurance processes. You will have excellent written communication skills, experience analysing data, and be capable of managing complex records.

The RAU 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 and free shuttle bus from campus to Cirencester town centre, discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Royal Agricultural University, then please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level.

Closing Date: 17th March 2024

Interview Date: 3rd April 2024