Assistant Dean Quality and Enhancement - The Guardian : Job Details

Job title: Assistant Dean (Quality and Enhancement)

Salary: £66,857 - £68,857 per annum (+ £4,000 London Weighting Allowance dependent on location)

Location: London or Birmingham (with regular travel to other campuses in the UK)

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days onsite

This established higher education provider, known for its commitment to transforming lives and fostering inclusivity, delivers high-quality education across multiple UK campuses. Recognised for its outstanding student experience, it consistently ranks highly for student satisfaction and subject excellence.

To further its commitment to academic excellence, the institution is seeking a visionary Assistant Dean (Quality and Enhancement) to join its leadership team. The Assistant Dean (Quality and Enhancement) will provide strategic leadership to ensure academic quality and enhance the student experience. Reporting to senior leadership, the role includes overseeing curriculum development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving innovation in teaching and learning.

As the Assistant Dean (Quality and Enhancement) you will be required to:

• Oversee academic standards, manage quality assurance processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Lead curriculum development, deliver staff training, and champion innovative teaching practices to enhance the student experience.
• Amplify the student voice, oversee representation, and manage academic cases such as complaints and appeals.
• Support the Institute's business plan, contribute to institutional strategies, and represent the Institute on University committees.
• Line-manage academic support staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture

The Assistant Dean (Quality and Enhancement) will possess:

• A PhD (or equivalent) and a Master's level qualification.
• Demonstrable expertise in academic teaching practices and principles.
• Proven management experience within higher education or a similar professional context.
• A track record of successfully operating within academic quality frameworks and regulatory environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in multicultural and diverse settings.
• The ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and travel between campuses as required.

This role offers:

• 35 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and additional closure days.
• Membership in a pension scheme providing robust benefits.
• Family-friendly working arrangements and additional maternity/paternity leave.
• Support for gaining further qualifications and advancing in leadership.
• Access to mental health resources, counselling, and occupational health services.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, and salary sacrifice options for electric or hybrid vehicles

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.