University of Reading
Administration/Managerment

Senior Quality Support Officer

Deadline
Sep 28, 2026
Closing in 17 days
Location
N/A
United Kingdom
Employment
Permanent
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 11, 2026
Offered salary£36,636 - £46,049

About the role

Senior Quality Support Officer

Reference: SRF54075

Job details

Job reference

SRF54075

Date posted

10/09/2026

Application closing date

28/09/2026

Location

Whiteknights Campus

Salary

0.80 FTE - Grade 6 - £36,636 - £46,049 (pro rata , per annum)

Package

Blank

Contractual hours

28

Basis

Part time

Job category/type

ALC

Attachments

SRF54075 - JDPS - Senior Quality Support Officer 2026.pdf
Senior Quality Support Officer

Job description

Part -Time (0.80 FTE), Permanent

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 28 th September, 2026

Interviews will be held: 12 th October 2026

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route if you are applying as a 'New Entrant'. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

There may be costs associated with a visa application, including the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which are not paid for by the University of Reading and cannot be claimed back. For further information on potential costs please visit: Healthcare Surcharge Information GOV.UK

The University of Reading is seeking a Senior Quality Support Officer(0.8FTE) to join the Quality Assurance and Policy Team within the Centre for Quality Support and Development (CQSD).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the University's quality assurance and enhancement framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while contributing to the continuous improvement of academic quality and standards.

A significant focus of the role will be coordinating the University's engagement with Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs). You will provide specialist advice and support to colleagues across the University, helping Schools prepare for accreditation activity, monitoring outcomes, and maintaining oversight of institutional requirements.

Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you will contribute to a wide range of quality assurance and enhancement activities, support policy development, provide governance support to University committees, and help identify opportunities to improve processes and services.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the maintenance, development and publication of the University's Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) Register, ensuring the accuracy of institutional accreditation data and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Supporting Schools and programme teams in responding to accreditation outcomes, monitoring conditions, recommendations and action plans arising from external review and accreditation activity, and maintaining oversight of progress to ensure institutional compliance.
  • Contributing to the development, review and implementation of quality assurance policies, procedures and enhancement initiatives that support institutional priorities.
  • Providing high-quality governance support to University committees, including agenda planning, preparation of papers, minute taking, follow-up actions and procedural advice.
  • You will be a motivated and detail-oriented professional with:

  • Experience of supporting quality assurance activity in higher education.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience of gathering, analysing and presenting complex information.
  • The ability to work independently, and prioritise workload, managing competing deadlines.
  • This role offers an excellent opportunity to influence quality assurance practice across the University, working with colleagues and external stakeholders to support academic excellence, regulatory compliance and an outstanding student experience.

    For more information, please contact:

    Contact Name : Vicky Howard

    Contact Job Title : Senior Quality Support Officer, Quality Assurance and Policy Team, Centre for Quality Support and Development

    Contact Email address :[email protected]

    Alternative Contact Name : Jennie Chetcuti

    Alternative Contact Job Title : Senior Quality Support Officer, Quality Assurance and Policy Team, Centre for Quality Support and Development

    Alternative Contact Email address: [email protected]

    The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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    Senior Quality Support Officer

    Job description

    Part -Time (0.80 FTE), Permanent

    The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 28 th September, 2026

    Interviews will be held: 12 th October 2026

    By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route if you are applying as a 'New Entrant'. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

    There may be costs associated with a visa application, including the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which are not paid for by the University of Reading and cannot be claimed back. For further information on potential costs please visit: Healthcare Surcharge Information GOV.UK

    The University of Reading is seeking a Senior Quality Support Officer(0.8FTE) to join the Quality Assurance and Policy Team within the Centre for Quality Support and Development (CQSD).

    This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the University's quality assurance and enhancement framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while contributing to the continuous improvement of academic quality and standards.

    A significant focus of the role will be coordinating the University's engagement with Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs). You will provide specialist advice and support to colleagues across the University, helping Schools prepare for accreditation activity, monitoring outcomes, and maintaining oversight of institutional requirements.

    Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you will contribute to a wide range of quality assurance and enhancement activities, support policy development, provide governance support to University committees, and help identify opportunities to improve processes and services.

    Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the maintenance, development and publication of the University's Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) Register, ensuring the accuracy of institutional accreditation data and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Supporting Schools and programme teams in responding to accreditation outcomes, monitoring conditions, recommendations and action plans arising from external review and accreditation activity, and maintaining oversight of progress to ensure institutional compliance.
  • Contributing to the development, review and implementation of quality assurance policies, procedures and enhancement initiatives that support institutional priorities.
  • Providing high-quality governance support to University committees, including agenda planning, preparation of papers, minute taking, follow-up actions and procedural advice.
  • You will be a motivated and detail-oriented professional with:

  • Experience of supporting quality assurance activity in higher education.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience of gathering, analysing and presenting complex information.
  • The ability to work independently, and prioritise workload, managing competing deadlines.
  • This role offers an excellent opportunity to influence quality assurance practice across the University, working with colleagues and external stakeholders to support academic excellence, regulatory compliance and an outstanding student experience.

    For more information, please contact:

    Contact Name : Vicky Howard

    Contact Job Title : Senior Quality Support Officer, Quality Assurance and Policy Team, Centre for Quality Support and Development

    Contact Email address :[email protected]

    Alternative Contact Name : Jennie Chetcuti

    Alternative Contact Job Title : Senior Quality Support Officer, Quality Assurance and Policy Team, Centre for Quality Support and Development

    Alternative Contact Email address: [email protected]

    The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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