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Head of Academic Quality

Department: Student & Academic Administration
Location: York
Salary: £47,874 to £58,596 per annum
Contract Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: Friday 03 January 2025 at midnight
Interview Date: Friday 17 January 2025
Reference: 142-24

Full time fixed term 

Location: York

Salary: £47,874 to £58,596 per annum

Introduction to YSJ university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. 

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

Academic Quality is a key team in the Student Academic Administration directorate, working in close collaboration with academic programme teams from across the University in relation to quality assurance and regulatory compliance. 

The Role

This leadership role will work closely with the Academic Registrar and senior colleagues to ensure that the University has a robust framework for the management of high-quality teaching and learning and the maintenance of academic standards.

Required Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

  • Experience of leading high-performing professional support teams in a complex organisation
  • Experience of developing and delivering process change
  • A well-developed understanding of academic regulations and policies
  • A detailed understanding of quality assurance within the higher education sector
  • The ability to work co-operatively and the confidence to lead, advise and negotiate successfully within and beyond the University

Further Information

Contact – Penni Robson, Academic Registrar – p.robson@yorksj.ac.uk 

Interviews will take place on 17th January 2025. It is anticipated that the selection process will include a formal interview and 15 minute presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview. 

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process.  Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate guidance which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk.  Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point  in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.  Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role.  We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including - 

- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period

- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)

- Pension scheme

- Health Cash Plan after six months service

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software

- Relocation expenses package for certain roles

- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Our candidate brochure provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees. 

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees

Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students. 

Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.


Closing Date - Friday 03 January 2025 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Friday 17 January 2025

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