Academic Quality and Standards Administrator

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked as 41st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the 1st London modern* university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025**. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.  

* A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers. 

** Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations. 

The Department 

The Academic Quality and Standards Office oversees the maintenance and enhancement of standards, and all quality assurance activities, processes, and policies on behalf of the University both for its internal and external academic provision. It is a key player in ensuring that policies are adhered to, and translate into excellent academic practice across all UWL and academic partnership provision. It plays a significant role in advising, training and guiding staff and students on the implementation of regulations and the operation of quality assurance systems, and the monitoring of their effectiveness. It also supports curriculum and course development and external compliance arrangements, as required, and works closely with a number of key stakeholders across the institution and externally. 

The Role  

The role involves working with colleagues in the Academic Quality and Standards Office to support academic quality and standards processes, including, but not limited to; external examining; Education Review, associated monitoring processes and external accreditation; course approvals, amendments, suspensions and closures; partnership approvals; Apprenticeships and End Point Assessment activity. This involves supporting committees, working groups and approval events, maintaining registers of activity, providing advice and guidance to staff engaging in Academic Quality and Standards processes, and working closely with colleagues from a range of Schools and Colleges and Professional Service Departments. 

The Person 

The successful candidate will have experience of working in administration and some knowledge of the UK Higher Education sector. They will have experience of servicing committees/groups and minute/note taking, display a good level of attention to detail and possess the drive and determination to complete work to a high standard. They will be confident in providing advice and guidance to support staff in undertaking academic quality and standards processes.  

The successful candidate will be able to work as a flexible and effective member of a team, with good time management and organisational skills and be capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines on occasion. The person will be expected to work on site full-time. 

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email [email protected] if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interviews are expected to be held on 30 January 2026.  

Please note that we do not reimburse travel expenses for job interviews. 

For informal enquiries about the position, please contact Gabriella Alesi, Academic Quality and Standards Manager, [email protected] 

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 

Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. 

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Closing Date: 18 Jan 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £31,481 to £37,313 per annum