Head of Academic Quality and Regulatory Standards (Fe & He) Job at Randstad (Orpington, Greater London)

Job Responsibility

Lead the operational delivery of academic quality assurance, standards, and regulatory compliance across FE provision, HE provision, and apprenticeships
Act as the operational lead for HE quality, ensuring absolute alignment with Office for Students (OfS) Conditions of Registration, specifically covering conditions B1, B2, and B3
Manage critical HE regulatory returns and reporting, including OfS data submissions, NSS, TEF, and HESES/HEIFES returns
Oversee institutional preparation for external verifiers, university partner reviews, and major regulatory inspections from bodies such as Ofsted and the ESFA
Maintain, update, and implement academic regulations and frameworks while supporting the Academic Board, assessment boards, and quality committees
Investigate complex quality issues, student appeals, and suspected cases of malpractice or maladministration
Develop and review internal quality assurance (IQA) records, sampling strategies, and documentation to track learner progression and ensure End-Point Assessment (EPA) readiness

A degree or equivalent professional qualification is essential
A Master's degree or a professional qualification in FE/HE administration, quality, or leadership is highly desirable
Significant, proven experience working within quality assurance, academic standards, or registry functions across both FE and HE environments
Deep knowledge of awarding body compliance, OfS frameworks, and regulatory data reporting is required
High attention to detail
Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities
The capacity to confidently influence stakeholders while translating complex regulations into clear guidance
A flexible approach to commuting, with the absolute willingness to work on-site on a weekly basis across all campuses