Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer

Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer

Grade 6 ( £32,079.92 - £37,694.44)

Full-time, indefinite

Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.

Academic Services is within the Directorate of Student and Academic Services is responsible for a range of activities relating to academic administration and governance. The team manages a range of student processes, including registration, timetabling, assessment, academic appeals, academic progression and awards. Academic Services supports Academic Quality and Standards Committee, as well as Faculty Academic Committees and Assessment Boards and handles student discipline and complaints for the University.

The University now seeks to appoint a Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will work with Academic Faculties and other University Directorates to provide high-level administrative support to executive officers and senior managers on compliance and quality assurance matters. You will have responsibility for the administration, accuracy and maintenance of the University’s UKVI compliance activities for sponsored students. Alongside other officers, you will also be responsible for supporting the student complaints, appeals and disciplinary processes, including interviewing students and staff. You will also provide support for a variety of university committees, panels and task groups. The post holder will support other staff within Academic Services to enable both knowledge and relationships to be developed; will be expected to work closely with other Officers to ensure consistency; and to support the work of Academic Services across all administrative areas as required.

The role requires attention to detail, report writing skills and a non-judgemental approach to complaint handling and disciplinary investigations. You will be able to deliver high-quality administrative support for a variety of activities, meeting specific deadlines with accurate note taking and record keeping.  



A full candidate brief can be found below which details the job description, person specification and application details

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system.

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity,

No: SC016040