Please note: this opportunity is only available to current employees of the London and South East University Group (LASE University Group) or Canterbury Christ Church UniversityDo you have experience of quality assurance and enhancement issues within a higher education or NHS environment? Would you be interested in a role that contributes to the oversight of quality assurance mechanisms and processes? If yes, then this fixed term role may be of interest.Kent and Medway Medical School is seeking a Quality Manager (C&I Workstream) to provide leadership and project management in relation to a programme of consolidation and improvement within KMMS. The consolidation and improvement workstream aims include reviewing all aspects of the BMBS programme to identify opportunities for enhancing educational quality, improving student experience, and achieving efficiencies and resource savings; and to evaluate and optimise all operational processes to ensure the best use of resources. This involves implementing continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency and sustainability through system enhancements, process refinements, resource reallocation, and greater automation, aligning these with operations with the Target Operating Models of both partner institutions.You will manage the development and implementation of KMMS academic quality and student experience related policy and procedures in conjunction with the Schools Quality Manager and Head of Operations, to secure the quality and standards and the student experience of programmes of study delivered by the Medical School and support KMMS senior academic team in the discharge of their responsibilities for academic quality and standards.As a Quality Manager (C&I Workstream) you can expect to be involved in:Providing leadership in defining the standards for quality control processes and governance systems in the Medical School and with NHS partners, ensuring the quality and standards and the student experience of programmes of study delivered by the Medical SchoolEnsuring that the quality assurance and enhancement at KMMS supports a cycle of continuous improvementActing as Information Custodian, management of the Information Asset Register, leadership of the Information Governance Joint Service Delivery Team, submission of the NHS Data Protection Security ToolkitWhat will you bring to the role?Experience of quality assurance and enhancement issues within a higher education or NHS environmentExperience of working with professional and statutory regulatory bodies and other external agencies such as Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education and the General Medical CouncilDemonstrate experience of leading continuous improvement initiatives, reviewing processes and implementing changes that enhance service quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experiencePlease see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-136-26.We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area Further details:Job DescriptionAdditional Information*Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.We know applicants may use AI tools to help prepare job applications. For guidance on how to use AI responsibly and effectively, see: Using AI in your job applicationApplications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.View All Vacancies
KMMS-136-26 - Quality Manager (C&I Workstream) in Kent employer: University of Kent
The University of Kent is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth. As a Strategic Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders, contribute to meaningful projects like the HEAT system rebuild, and benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises employee development and work-life balance.
