Quality Assurance & Accreditations Coordinator

Education and Student Experience
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £23,487 to £26,341
Grade: Grade 5
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Monday 23 May 2022
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 06 June 2022 (unless otherwise stated)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: KBS-076-22-R

Are you a highly organised and flexible team player with an eye for detail and a willingness to develop new systems and processes? Are you committed to excellent customer service and meeting quality standards and procedures? If so, we would welcome your application to the role of Quality Assurance & Accreditations Coordinator.

The Quality Assurance & Accreditations Coordinator works as part of a busy team, supporting the day-to-day quality assurance and accreditations requirements for Kent Business School. You will work closely with the divisional QA, Accreditations and Rankings Manager and the central Quality Assurance and Compliance Office to ensure the continuation and enhancement of quality assurance and accreditations within the Division.

As Quality Assurance & Accreditations Coordinator, you will:

Support and provide clear and accurate QA advice for the Divisions quality assurance strategies and initiatives
Provide support and advice to staff in the development and approval of new courses and modules; review and revise existing provision and develop and maintain collaborative arrangements with partner institutions
Undertake data gathering exercises required for University and accrediting body reporting cycles
To succeed in this role, you will have:

Experience of working both independently and in cooperation with others to meet deadlines
Excellent organisational and prioritising skills with ability to complete tasks promptly, accurately and with attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer services skills including a helpful and responsive manner with the ability to remain calm when under pressure and deal pleasantly, confidently and effectively with customers and colleagues
Kent Business School is an international Business School, with a global reputation for delivering research and teaching excellence. We are proud to be part of the 1% of global business schools worldwide to gain 'Triple Crown' accreditation from three top business organisations: European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and The Association of MBAs (AMBA).

As a dual-intensive Business School with an equal focus on education and research, our distinctiveness comes from a forward-thinking approach to business education. We place sustainable innovation at the heart of our educational outlook, underpinned by world-class research.

The role will be based at our Canterbury Campus, supporting a community of nearly 2000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Staff and students are based in Sibson, a state-of-the-art building with new teaching and learning rooms and modern social and breakout areas, encapsulating the School’s academic values and identity. You will form part of a 50+ strong professional services team that supports the operational running of the Business School at both our Canterbury and Medway campuses.

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact kbshr@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: KBS-076-22R




We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area
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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, interviews may take place remotely.