Academic Quality Enhancement Officer (Fixed term to 30/11/27)
We are seeking a collaborative and confident Academic Quality Enhancement Officer to join our Academic Quality Enhancement Office on a part-time, fixed-term basis until 30 November 2027. This is an opportunity to help contribute to enhancement related projects aimed at maintaining academic standards, supporting effective quality assurance and contribute to a cycle of continuous academic enhancement across the University and its partners.
The role
Working closely with Schools, professional services and partners, you will provide clear advice, guidance, monitoring and oversight across a broad range of academic quality enhancement activities. You will help colleagues apply the University’s academic regulatory and quality assurance frameworks consistently and effectively to support student outcome improvements.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the curriculum development, validation and review cycle, academic assurance, external examining, audit and other quality-related activity;
- Providing authoritative advice and guidance on academic regulations, policies, procedures and the maintenance of academic standards;
- Contributing to the review and enhancement of academic quality practices, processes and guidance, informed by sector developments and external expectations;
- Coordinating quality-related management information, reports and committee activity within required timescales;
- Supporting collaborative provision and partnerships, including due diligence, approval, monitoring, review and annual reporting; and
- Sharing good practice, supporting staff development and, where required, overseeing the work of administrative colleagues.
About you
You will bring experience of working with academic enhancement environments, higher education regulations or quality processes in a complex organisation, together with the judgement and confidence to provide accurate and practical advice. You will be able to build constructive relationships with a wide range of colleagues and partners, manage competing priorities and communicate complex information clearly in writing and in person.
Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.
- our generous pension schemes
- excellent holiday entitlements
- flexible working
- reduced study fees
- subsidised fitness facilities
We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.
Leeds Beckett University is a Disability Confident Employer. Disabled candidates who demonstrate all essential criteria within the Person Specification will be invited to an interview.
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Academic Quality Enhancement Officer (Fixed term to 30/11/27) in Leeds employer: Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among its staff. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have ample opportunities for professional growth through research initiatives and academic leadership roles. Located in the heart of Leeds, the university provides a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives while enjoying a supportive community.
