Job Description
The University of London
The University of London is one of the largest and most diverse higher education institutions in the world. With a mission to transform lives through knowledge, it delivers high quality academic programmes, brings benefits to society through its research in the humanities and social sciences, and leverages intellectual connections through public engagement.
Students who study our online, flexible and distance learning programmes can study independently or, at their own choice, receive academic support for their studies at one of the University of London’s Recognised Teaching Centres. Over half of our students currently choose to benefit from the additional tuition and support provided by a Recognised Teaching Centre in their own country.
The Role
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the University of London and within the member institutions, this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated academic administrator to contribute to the Quality Team’s responsibilities for the University of London’s quality assurance framework specifically by managing the robust operation of the UoL Teaching Centre Recognition Framework. This includes ongoing monitoring, risk management and deploying quality assurance mechanisms inherent within UK and transnational provision.
The Quality Manager (International) will coordinate accreditation and regulatory activity on behalf of the UoL to ensure compliance with local overseas higher education regulation. The successful applicant will ideally have a good understanding of the concepts of academic quality and standards, particularly in a transnational education context, and their implications, in addition to knowledge of current and developing issues in HE, particularly where these relate to quality assurance.
For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below.
Further information
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and CV (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on Sunday 09 October 2022.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 17 October 2022 and applicants are recommended to ensure their availability on that day.
The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working from remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.
The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.
Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.