Academic Governance and Quality Manager

 We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the senior team in the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine at Edge Hill University.  The Academic Governance and Quality Manager will be the single authoritative point of contact and oversight for Academic Quality:  to take responsibility for all Faculty Quality operational matters and work closely with the Associate Deans and Heads of Schools/Heads of School Admin to ensure that quality assurance and enhancement is developed and maintained across each of the Faculty’s Schools according to institutional regulations and procedures and in alignment with the UK Quality Code.

You will work closely with a wide range of colleagues for whom learning, and teaching matters are a key concern, taking the lead in some areas of work in partnership with the Associate Dean Student Experience and Quality Enhancement, School Directors, Heads of Department, Academic Registry and Governance, Quality Assurance and Student Casework Unit (GQASC).

This will be a varied, and interesting role, which requires excellent organisational skills, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines to the required quality standards.  The post will mainly be based at our Ormskirk Campus, but occasional travel to other sites such as Alder Hey, Aintree, and St James Manchester will be required.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy you may wish to contact: Alison Howard, Faculty Administration Manager at Howardal@edgehill.ac.uk.

About You

As an Academic Governance and Quality Manager, you will:

Have the ability to research, assimilate and· organise large amounts of complex information, making appropriate decisions about the relevance of information for particular audiencesBe able to review processes, make recommendations and implement change Work independently and pro-actively and able to mentor others where appropriateBe competent, conscientious, and motivated with a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data and documentsDemonstrate strong interpersonal skills, to address a variety of needs and audiences, such as: acting as the point of contact for a range of individuals of all levels of seniority,contributing effectively to meetings,preparing, presenting or advising on formal academic policy documents and guidelines,maintaining and developing internal and external networks.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesStaff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and moreA wide range of development programmes to enhance your careerBeautiful award-winning on-campus working environmentAutomatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 16.3%

About Us 

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education. 

Closing Date: 13 Dec 2022

Department: Support

Salary: £36,386 to £40,931 per annum Permanent