Job Overview

Join QAA, the UK’s foremost independent quality body for tertiary education, in an impactful role as a Quality Assurance Specialist. This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to ensuring that students and learners across the UK and globally receive the highest quality education. You’ll be responsible for offering expert advice and designing tailored quality assurance solutions, working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including educational institutions, government bodies, and regulatory authorities. In this flexible, remote-first role, your work will occasionally require international travel, allowing you to make a meaningful contribution to the global educational landscape.

How to Apply from an International Education Perspective

To apply effectively for this role with an international mindset, consider the following advice:

1. Showcase Global Understanding: Highlight any experience or understanding of international educational systems. With the role’s requirement for international travel and collaboration, knowledge of global best practices in quality assurance can set you apart.

1. Cultural Competence: Demonstrate your ability to engage with diverse cultural backgrounds. Given QAA’s international recognition, showcasing your skills in handling cross-cultural communication will be beneficial.

1. Tailor Your CV and Cover Letter: Emphasize your experience in quality assurance within academic settings, particularly any work involving international or transnational education. Be specific about your role in projects and how your contributions led to successful outcomes.

1. Effective Communication Skills: This role requires the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable solutions. Provide examples of how you’ve communicated intricate concepts clearly and effectively to varied audiences.

1. Research and Reflect: Familiarize yourself with QAA’s goals and the UK Quality Code for Higher Education. Reflect on how your past experiences align with QAA’s mission and how you can contribute to its success.

1. Diversity and Inclusion Commitment: QAA values equity, diversity, and inclusion. Acknowledge and respect these principles by reflecting them in your application. Highlight any past experience working towards inclusion and diversity.

Application Process

Interested applicants should:

• Prepare a detailed CV and a cover letter that articulates your quality assurance experience and your capacity to manage stakeholder relationships.
• Submit your application through QAA’s recruitment portal by the closing deadline of 8pm on Wednesday, March 26.
• If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, contact QAA at careers@qaa.ac.uk. Accessibility and fairness are key priorities for QAA.

Important Reminders

• Applications must include both the CV and cover letter to be considered.
• Due to the volume of applications, if you haven’t received a response within three weeks of the closing date, it means your application was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, individual feedback is not available.

Seize this chance to become a pivotal part of an organization that stands at the forefront of enhancing educational quality worldwide