Quality Officer - London, United Kingdom - London School of Science and Technology (LSST)

London School of Science and Technology (LSST)

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

At the London School of Science & Technology (LSST), we strive to profoundly impact the way people and organisations contribute to the world. We are a leading provider of Higher Education within the UK, with over
6000 students across
5 campuses (in
London, Luton and Birmingham) and partnerships with the University of West London, De Montford University and Buckinghamshire New University.

Job purpose:

To support the work of the Quality Unit related to academic quality assurance, academic regulation and policy development and to provide support for academic governance.

Key responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Overseeing and undertaking committee support for a range of internal and external meetings and events.
Effectively managing a diverse set of tasks and responsibilities as set out in the workload plan.
Maintaining a register of academic policies incorporating a review cycle. Initiating and contributing to the review, drafting and development of academic policies in accordance with the review cycle.
Providing highlevel support for the Quality Unit in the operation of quality assurance processes.
Making a significant contribution to review and enhancement of the School's quality assurance processes which will include independent information gathering from internal and external sources, preparation of reports and input to quality enhancement projects as may be established from time to time.
Regularly auditing / health checking compliance with policies and procedures.
Arranging, attending and taking meeting minutes, taking responsibility for the timely circulation of papers.
Organising a range of training events, meetings and conferences, involving internal and external contacts.
Ensuring all the relevant Quality Assurance documentation is kept updated and correctly archived at all times.

You are also expected to:

Observe clocking system of the School
Give good notice of any absence (on the day of absence to call at the School's Reception and inform about his/her absenteeism not later than 8:30am);
Keep up to date with developments of the job area. Participate in training activities both in School and at external locations in respect of Continuing Professional Development (CPD);
Adhere to general standards of conduct embodied in School policies and procedures (e.g. health and safety, equality and diversity, etc.);
Work flexibly and efficiently, maintain the highest professional standards and promote and implement the policies of the School;
All members of staff are expected to manage and develop their role and responsibilities so as to focus on improving the School services to student and other clients. The individual should represent and positively market the School at any appropriate opportunity.
The School's values have been developed by the staff in the School and are intended to shape, develop and embed the kind of culture we all want to work within. These values are supported by behavioural statements and you are expected to practice these behaviours at all times and to contribute to their development throughout all parts of the School's operations, services and sites.
All staff is expected to maintain a high level of security and confidentiality of information in their work at all times.
Travel to other sites of the School

It is expected that holiday entitlement should be taken at times convenient to the curriculum offer.

The post holder must respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act 2018.

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

All members of staff are required to be professional, co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post, Department and School.

Job requirements

Degree or relevant professional qualification at graduate level
Experience of quality assurance and enhancement in a Higher Education establishment.
Excellent presentation skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Strong communication skills both orally and in writing
Knowledge of developments in the higher education sector including compliance issues
Knowledge of accreditation/validation systems and practices
Proficient with computer software programs including Microsoft Office
Ability to learn quickly
Excellent communication and time management skills
Ability to work under pressure, manage a complex and varied workload, prioritise personal work schedules and work with minimum supervision
Ability to deal sensitively with confidential issues
Team working