Head of Education Quality and Policy Office
About Us
The Education Quality and Policy Office (EQPO) is responsible for the
Quality Assurance of all higher education provision, and education policies
and provides a range of support for Departments, Faculties and Colleges and
Schools.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate individual to lead the team
as Head of EQPO. You will support the Education Committee and its sub-
committees through undertaking projects and research for the Pro-Vice
Chancellor of Education and the Head of Education Services. You will be
responsible for quality assurance procedures for educational programmes and
managing the EQPO team to deliver across the full range of the team's areas of
responsibility. In this role you will:
advise on how to meet the requirements of external regulators, such as the
Office for Students, when developing policy and strategy
manage and supervise the team of quality and policy professionals
promote collaboration within the University and the inter-collegiate
administration
consult with the Faculty Boards, Degree Committees and Councils of the
Schools
be responsible for advising on compliance with the Office for Students
manage institution-level quality assurance reviews
work closely with the Head of Postgraduate Research Office in relation to
policy for Postgraduate research programmes
be responsible for quality assurance procedures for teaching of
educational programmes, including approving new courses and processes for
periodic reviews
develop management information and its use in monitoring teaching
hone relationships with the Office for Students, the Quality Assurance
Agency for Higher Education and the Russell Group
act as data protection officer and freedom of information officer for EQPO
and its activities
serve Steering Committees and Working Groups
About You
The successful candidate will have:
proven experience managing a team
extensive experience of administration and management, ideally in a HE
context
demonstrable experience of committee serving and drafting policy papers
knowledge and understanding of the HR national agenda
excellent written and verbal communication skills
the ability to analyse and present data and management information for
policy development
the skills to negotiate, persuade and compromise with a flexible approach
to problem solving
qualifications to at least first-degree level or significant relevant work
experience
Working at Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting its staff to develop
their skills and reach their potential. We will offer you:
A competitive salary with progression opportunities
A clear induction plan
Access to University training courses
A generous annual leave allowance of 41 days per year (inclusive of bank
holidays)
Access to a range of shopping and travel discounts through the CAMbens
scheme
A hybrid working model
When applying please upload your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet
the criteria set out in the person specification of the Further Particulars.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment
system (if you have not already) and apply online.
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please contact the recruitment team (email [email protected]).
Please quote reference AK34947 on your application and in any correspondence
about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and
encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible
to live and work in the UK.
Further information
Further Particulars
Department/Location
Education Quality and Policy Office, Cambridge
Salary
£58,284-£61,823
Reference
AK34947
Category
Academic-related
Published
20 January 2023
Closing date
12 February 2023
