Senior Assistant Registrar (Quality Assurance & Enhancement)

Be a proactive member of the Quality Assurance and Enhancement (QAE) leadership team contributing and leading on the strategic development and implementation of the University’s quality assurance and enhancement policies and procedures with a particular focus on collaborative partnerships and higher and degree apprenticeships.

The post holder will be responsible for managing, implementing and enforcing QAE policies, procedures and regulations related to collaborative partnerships and higher and degree apprenticeship, ensuring full compliance with internal and external regulatory bodies.

Provide expert advice, guidance and decisions on all aspects of the University’s QAE framework at either faculty and/or institutional level.

The Person

We are looking for a professional, friendly, self-motivated, and excellent team player. You will work closely with senior University staff as well as senior and executive staff from partner institutions.

You will have excellent communications skills, attention to detail, and a confident and proactive approach to your work. The ability to work with colleagues across all levels and departments within the University and from other institutions and regulatory bodies, both nationally and internationally, is essential. You will have excellent negotiation skills and the ability to work confidently and sensitively with current and potential partners, independent apprenticeship assessors, inspectors and various other external bodies.

You will have a comprehensive understanding of the quality assurance and enhancement regulatory framework(s) which apply to institutions in England, preferably in the areas of collaborative partnerships and higher and degree apprenticeships. Experience of working with quality assurance and enhancement processes, policies and regulations is a must.

Directorate/Function

The Academic Services Directorate includes Research & Impact, Knowledge Exchange, Academic Registry, Quality Assurance and Enhancement, the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre and Brand, Communications and Public Affairs. Collectively the Directorate supports academics in their research and KE activities and supports some of the University’s governance and decision-making committees, maintains academic regulations, develops and implements academic policies, oversees the quality and standards of academic provision and leads the development of education practices across the University.

The Directorate is responsible for stimulating cutting edge research, impact and knowledge exchange and supporting a vibrant community of graduate research students, to increase the volume, impact and visibility of our research and business activities. We actively liaise with Faculties and researchers to support and develop research activities across all disciplines and provide related training and development opportunities. We foster interdisciplinary working to promote, advance and share knowledge with the overall aim of securing new revenue sources and contributing to regional prosperity. Our goal is to foster and sustain a vibrant research culture in which our researchers and research students can flourish.

As a directorate, we identify opportunities for innovation, see change as an opportunity, value constructive feedback and share good practice across the University.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £49,468 per annum. 

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 17 September 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Mr Syed Islam, Head of Quality Assurance & Enhancement.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.