Contract Type: Fixed Term - 9 months
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to become our Director of Quality and Enhancement.
Reporting to the Provost, this senior leadership role is responsible for leading the University's approach to academic quality, standards and enhancement across all provision, including collaborative partnerships. You will ensure compliance with the Office for Students regulatory framework while driving continuous improvement in learning, teaching and the student experience.
Leading both the Quality and Creative Education teams, you will bring together quality assurance, partnership oversight and teaching enhancement into a single, evidence-led approach that supports institutional excellence. You will also provide strategic leadership for the University's accredited PGCert in Learning and Teaching.
About you
You will have significant experience of leading academic quality and standards within UK higher education, with excellent knowledge of the regulatory landscape and a strong track record of delivering institutional improvement. An inspiring leader, you will be confident working with senior academic colleagues and external stakeholders to drive quality, innovation and continuous enhancement.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the University's academic strategy and make a lasting impact on the student experience.
For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Jodie Ayres at Jodie.ayres@uca.ac.uk
At the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), we’re committed to creating an inclusive community where every student and colleague feels respected, supported and able to belong. We celebrate the breadth of backgrounds, identities and lived experiences across our campuses and disciplines, and we recognise that creativity thrives when different perspectives are welcomed and valued. By promoting positive wellbeing and fair opportunities, we aim to remove barriers and enable everyone to flourish and reach their potential. We warmly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and from anyone who shares our ambition to build a more equitable and inclusive UCA
£75,914 per annum