Total 4 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff

The University of South Wales is one of the largest employers in South Wales, delivering quality higher education services in Wales and further afield to over 25,000 students. The Quality and Academic Services Manager role is based in a large Academic Registry at the University of South Wales, whose core responsibility is to ensure quality of provision, adherence and compliance to regulation.


The Quality and Academic Services Manager will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of quality assurance and enhancement for the faculty for which the Quality Manager is responsible; (including the associated collaborative provision in partnership with the Quality and Partnerships Manager).


They will provide authoritative advice and guidance to all staff on all aspects of the management of academic standards, academic quality and quality enhancement, regulatory matters and associated queries. The Manager will hold a key Faculty and Corporate Department liaison role working closely with academic and administrative staff in an integrated way.


The university is currently operating a hybrid-model of working. The role will be based primarily at the University of South Wales’ Treforest campus, although you will work on other campuses of the University as well as homeworking.


The role is full time and fixed-term position, although Job share may be considered.


If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges. If you are an internal professional services candidate, you will continue to be employed by the University of South Wales.


For an informal conversation about this post please contact Sarosh Azhar, Quality Assurance and Enhancement Manager: sarosh.azhar@southwales.ac.uk




Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW



USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.



We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.



If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.



We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. Contact Karen Wright , Assistant Director of People Policy and Compliance for additional information.

Lecturer & Programme Leader
QA Higher Education, Fulltime Opportunity
Pontypridd based on campus at University of South Wales
Are you a Programme Leader or perhaps an experienced Senior HE Lecturer in Business, looking for a new challenge where you can be proud of your contribution and feel rewarded watching our students succeed within your Programme?
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing campus, generated by our expanding partnership with the University of South Wales. We are student centric and very passionate about our contribution to our students and industries future ………come and join us!
Your focus: As Programme Leader you'll be responsible for the academic delivery and development of the IFP or IY1 HE programme. Our compliance and academic standards are set high to deliver an exceptional student experience. Your ability to develop and manage the academic team will ensure we meet and ideally exceed our academic, pastoral and quality assurance targets & standards.
The great news is you will still have some opportunity to teach some modules in the classroom using our innovative delivery methods and cutting-edge curriculum. Providing guidance and support to your team and our students ….your knowledge, powering each students' potential.
Bring your experience: Applicants should have relative teaching experience and hold a Masters in the relevant subject. A teaching qualification and membership of the HEA would be a distinct advantage.
What we can give you:
An Opportunity to continue your personal development with our own in-house learning portfolio.
Chance to work with like-minded academic enthusiasts; able to share and learn up-to-date theory and best practice, future proofing your expertise.
Senior leader mentoring, guidance and support.
Experience and exposure of working with leading University Partners
Access to innovative delivery methods, and exciting course material
Time off to support the charities close to your heart.
A little more about QA: QA Higher Education works in partnership with the University of South Wales to manage and deliver International Foundation Programmes (IFP) and an International Year One in Business (IY1). Successful completion of the IFP programmes allows entry onto a range of undergraduate programmes at the University. The International Year One allows entry into level 5.
Equal Opportunities
At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.
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Experienced Administrator for our Higher Education Campus
Pontypridd based on campus at the University of South Wales
Fulltime Monday to Friday (can be flexible), maternity contract 12-month contract.
Do you have strong administration experience ideally within the education sector (preferred) or within a busy customer-based function where organisation and communication are key? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About our role: As Student Support Administrator you will be responsible for activities associated with administration, student support, communication and teamwork within a Higher Education environment. The position has both an administrative and service focus with student support at their heart so your day will be spent actively working directly with our international students and lecturers, admissions, welfare and library services staff.
Good IT & systems experience, Word and Excel skills a MUST
Here's a flavour of what's involved: (please click through to see the full JD)
Administration to develop and assist the maintenance of consistent and accurate data and documentation along with the organisation, communication, reporting and preparation of activities such as staff and student meetings.
Student support to provide first line face to face, email or telephone support for students in relation to academic assessment procedures, hand in dates and signposting to university regulations.
Communication and teamwork to develop processes and procedures alongside other QA staff to ensure the highest level of customer service is being given be it by phone, email or face to face.
Bring your experience:
Sound administrative experience preferably within the education sector.
Experience of multi-tasking and delivery to agreed timescale.
Experience of managing and prioritising workload
Excellent communication skills
Excellent literacy, numerical skills and Excel skills
Team player
Flexible and adaptable to change.
Well organised and methodical
A little more about us: QA is one of the largest learning services organisations in the UK, developing skills and capabilities for everyone from apprentices to business leaders. Headquartered in London, but with a nationwide network of state-of-the-art training centres, QA Group is comprised of four fast-growing divisions- Learning, Apprenticeships, Consulting and Higher Education- all of which deliver innovative and cutting-edge skills solutions to UK organisations.
Apply today - Simply hit the apply button.
Equal Opportunities
At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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