Policy and Quality Adviser (Assurance), Academic Services & Online Education

Abdn; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK University in Aberdeen is seeking a Policy and Quality Adviser to support the quality assurance of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will provide administrative support related to education policy and regulatory compliance, analyze external examiner reports, and manage academic appeals and complaints. This position offers a competitive salary of £33,002 - £36,636 per year and is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support for quality assurance in education.
• Strong understanding of education policy and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to analyze reports and conduct reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the quality assurance of teaching and learning.
• Support compliance with external regulatory requirements.
• Act as case officer for academic appeals and complaints.

Job description

Policy and Quality Adviser (Assurance), Academic Services & Online Education (CAD062A)

Job Description

The successful candidate will undertake a varied portfolio of duties: providing administrative support in regard to the University’s mechanisms for the quality assurance of teaching and learning; providing a high level of administrative support and specialist advice in regard to education policy and quality matters, providing administrative support in ensuring compliance with the external regulatory requirements of the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), termed the Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework (TQEF). They will also be responsible for undertaking review work (e.g. analysis of external examiner reports and annual programme reviews) and supporting Committee work, as appropriate. Finally they will act as case officer to academic appeals, complaints and discipline cases, and as clerk to Internal Teaching Reviews (ITRs), as well as assisting the Head of Academic Policy & Quality in providing advice on policy matters.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team and liaise with stakeholders from across the University as appropriate, under the direction of the Head of Academic Policy & Quality.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 5 salary scale, £33,002 - £36,636 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Emma Tough, Head of Academic Policy & Quality, e-mail: [e-mail] .

This post does not meet the minimum requirements as issued by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to qualify for an employer-sponsored visa. We are therefore unable to consider applications from candidates for this post who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 20th January 2026

The Directorate of Academic Services & Online Education embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team ([e-mail] ) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.