Head of Academic Quality

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: New England, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Jan 2023

Who are we looking for?

We are currently looking for a new Head of Academic Quality to join the CEG Digital division, part of the larger Cambridge Education Group.

The role will be on a full-time, permanent basis. The location is Homebased – United Kingdom, however, we do have offices in Cambridge and Newcastle (U.K).

Overview:

The Head of Academic Quality will ensure the continued provision of high-quality online learning experiences with CEG Digital’s partner institutions. Similarly, the Head of Academic Quality will work closely with programme teams including senior academics to devise innovative online programmes aligned with sector norms, attending validation events, and contributing to successful course accreditations.

With proven experience in developing and implementing academic quality control practices which effect both internal and external stakeholders, the postholder will be responsible for working with key stakeholders across the programme portfolio to identify, document, and assure best practices across the pedagogical model, assessment practices, and regulations. This will involve collaborating with internal operational teams to co-ordinate, curate, and manage a suite of policies informed by the wider Higher Education landscape.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead quality practice for CEG Digital products, including collaborative and standalone provision.
  • To lead knowledge sharing across Academic Services and beyond, ensuring that CEG Digital’s teams work within HE best practice.
  • To manage quality processes across all CEG Digital partnerships.
  • To actively support new programme validation processes at partner institutions.
  • To assist academic teams at universities with the accreditation of online programmes by professional bodies.
  • To co-ordinate the curation of CEG Digital’s policies and procedures and establish clear protocols for quality audits.

Why will you love working here?

Working in our CEG Digital team, you will have the opportunity to work with a team who have a shared focus of collaborating and improve the lives of learners around the world. You will have the best of both worlds, the opportunity to grow personally whilst helping students develop. The post-holder will work closely with team members at our partner institutions, including academic teams.

Join a respected, global education organisation that provides a friendly and supportive work environment to its diverse range of colleagues. Cambridge Education Group’s flexible and fast-paced experts help learners around the world to Achieve More.

What does CEG Digital do?

Working closely with our partner universities, CEG Digital helps create, market and deliver part-time online and blended University programmes to students around the world. We use cutting-edge technology, sector-leading pedagogy, and first-class student support to provide an outstanding educational experience. CEG Digital is part of Cambridge Education Group a global company with its headquarters in Cambridge, UK.

Benefits

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance cover
  • Competitive salary
  • Perkbox (includes hundreds of discounts)
  • Salary sacrifice Car Leasing Scheme from Tusker
  • Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice Technology Purchasing Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – giving caring and compassionate support to all staff, as well as dedicated
  • Mental Health & Wellness Champions
  • Discounted rates on Master’s degrees with CEG Digital
  • Partner Universities (25% off)
  • Social committee – who organise social events across the Company

Pension – Royal London salary sacrifice pension scheme currently 5% employee minimum contribution and 3% CEG employer contributions.

Holiday – Enhanced holiday of 25 days plus 8 UK bank Holidays.

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