At a Glance
- Tasks: Support academic governance and quality assurance in a dynamic higher education environment.
- Company: Guildhall School of Music & Drama, a prestigious institution with teaching degree-awarding powers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and committed to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on academic standards and governance in a creative setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in academic governance and strong knowledge of UK higher education frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 49140 - 55000 £ per year.
Department: Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Location: Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Salary: £49,140 - £55,000 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting) plus £5,000 Market Forces Supplement
Contractual Hours: Full-time, 35 hours
Basis: Permanent
Workplace Category: Hybrid
Role Overview
You will be an experienced higher education professional who works as a key member of the Registry team. The role supports the School’s academic governance, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and academic standards framework. You will help keep governance, quality and assurance arrangements robust, effective and aligned with external regulatory, legal and sector expectations, working closely with senior academic colleagues, professional services teams and governing bodies.
Responsibilities
- Advise senior academic leaders and committees on governance and quality matters.
- Improve assurance and compliance systems, and draft high‑quality reports, papers, policies and guidance.
- Interpret complex requirements and provide evidence‑based recommendations.
- Contribute to decision‑making, policy and process improvement for the School’s academic provision.
Qualifications and Experience
- Substantial experience in academic governance, quality assurance, academic standards or regulatory compliance in a higher education setting.
- Strong knowledge of UK higher education quality and standards frameworks, including the OfS regulatory framework, QAA expectations and the Committee of University Chairs (CUC) Code.
What We Offer
This role provides a visible, strategic interface within a distinctive specialist institution with teaching degree‑awarding powers. It offers the opportunity to influence academic standards and governance, and to support the continued quality of the School’s offerings.
EEO Statement
Guildhall School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage interest from those with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are under‑represented at Guildhall School. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities.
Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.
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