Contract type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) – Fixed term until 27/04/2026 (Maternity cover)
Location: Brighton
Internal Applications Only - Closing date for applications 12:00 on 28/03/2025
The Regional Heads of Quality & Innovation (HQI) are the quality assurance business partners for Study Group. As HQI you will work within the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Office (QAE) to apply our quality assurance processes and policies which are designed to ensure that each of our students get a high-quality academic experience.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Lead and support a group of delivery centres to embed Study Group’s quality assurance and enhancement processes, supporting the production of assurance information that will inform decisions made through local, and network level, academic governance.
- Be a source of key advice and guidance for delivery centres in all aspects of quality assurance to aid them in mitigating and managing the risks associated with not meeting Study Group’s expected quality assurance requirements.
- Provide assurance that appropriate policies and controls are in place, are applied consistently and comply with Study Group requirements, external regulation and relevant legislation.
- Where required, play a role in the operational aspects of delivery centre’s quality assurance processes and/or governance mechanisms to ensure that they are being delivered effectively as per Study Group requirements, external regulation and relevant legislation.
- Where needed, provide additional help and/or cover for QAE colleagues is support of delivery centres which may be outside of your key group.
- Oversee the group of delivery centres work with External Examiners in respect to recruitment, induction, relationship, communication and reporting.
- Take a role in design and delivery of delivery centres’ centre action plans to ensure aspects of quality assurance and academic standards are included as appropriate.
- Work to engender positive working relationships at a key group of delivery centres as well as with the wider Study Group network.
- Identify how best to ensure that delivery centres can effectively embedded quality assurance procedures to enable organisational objectives to be met.
- Ensure that where areas of risk are identified and/or improvements need to be made these are communicated effectively and that mitigations are in place quickly.
ABOUT YOU
- Educated to at least degree level (or equivalent)
- Significant evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development.
- Significant experience of quality assurance or regulatory compliance within an educational organisation.
- Experience of managing, developing, inspiring and colleagues and gaining buy-in from high-performing teams in an educational setting.
- Evidence of effecting cultural change and implementing new operating systems and procedure.
- Exceptional understanding of governance and decision-making processes and the management of committees.
ABOUT US
Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.
ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE
Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy.
We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.
What We Do
Study Group is a global leader in preparing students for international academic success and rewarding careers through life-changing learning. We provide education through International Study Centres (ISCs) in collaboration with leading universities. Our pathway programmes provide the language, academic and social skills that students need for university progression and continued success in a global society. Study Group creates new opportunities for students to fulfil their academic or professional goals.
Study Group believes that multicultural learning environments are beneficial for all. We help international students from across the world adjust to life at all our partnering universities, and fulfil their potential
