UHI Argyll offer further and higher education in one of the most geographically fragmented areas of Scotland. We are an academic partner of UHI. The university operates through a partnership of twelve colleges and research institutions, located throughout Argyll, the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire.
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Student Services & Quality Manager
Salary range
Duration
Duration Permanent
Working hours
Working hours Full Time
Location
Location Any Argyll College Centre
Closing Date
Closing Date 9am Monday 2nd November
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Student Services & Quality Manager to lead our Student Services and Quality functions.
Reporting to the Vice Principal of Curriculum & Quality, you will manage a small team and play a key role in supporting student success, safeguarding, wellbeing, funding administration, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across the College.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the College's Safeguarding and PREVENT Lead.
- Lead Learning Support and student wellbeing services.
- Manage student support funding and attendance processes.
- Lead student disciplinary procedures.
- Oversee quality assurance and enhancement activities.
- Manage programme approval, verification and review processes.
- Lead student surveys and quality improvement initiatives.
- Produce reports and data analysis to support decision-making and compliance.
Essential Requirements
- Experience managing staff in a complex organisation.
- Knowledge of awarding bodies and the SCQF framework.
- Experience or understanding of safeguarding and PREVENT.
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and data management systems.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding student support and continuous improvement.
Desirable
- Degree-level or relevant professional qualification.
- Experience within an education setting.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to the student experience while helping shape quality and excellence across the College.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Additional Information
The successful applicant will be required to join the Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Interviews will be held interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th November face to face at one of our locations.
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