Head of Enhancement and Assurance

Head of Enhancement and Assurance

Application Deadline: 12 July 2026

Department: Quality

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Glasgow

Compensation: £61,086 - £66,345 / year

Description

The Head of Enhancement and Assurance provides strategic and operational leadership for the College’s quality assurance, enhancement and teaching development functions, playing a critical role in delivering the Kelvin Strategic Plan 2025–2030 and the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy.

The postholder will lead the development and implementation of a coherent, institution-wide approach to quality and continuous enhancement, ensuring high standards, strong learner outcomes and a culture of reflective, evidence-informed practice. They will ensure alignment with the Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework (TQEF), national priorities and regulatory requirements, while positioning the College as a sector leader in quality and innovation.

Please refer to the recruitment pack for full details. Closing date: 12 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Interviews will be scheduled for: Tuesday 28 July 2026

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Context

This role is a key strategic enabler across all four Kelvin 2030 ambitions:

• Our Students: promoting inclusive access, aspiration and success
• Our People: supporting values‑led culture, clarity and engagement
• Our Partners: strengthening influence, employer confidence and alignment to economic priorities
• Our Place: positioning the College as a regional anchor institution for inclusive growth and community impact

The postholder will:

• Lead and embed a whole-College approach to quality assurance and enhancement, ensuring consistency, compliance and continuous improvement
• Provide professional leadership to quality, enhancement and teaching development teams
• Influence and support senior leaders and curriculum teams to take ownership of enhancement and performance outcome
• Build strong internal and external partnerships to support innovation, quality improvement and sector engagement
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, professional judgement and accountability in delivering institutional priorities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• A recognised teaching qualification, TQFE or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Desirable

• Hold GTCS registration

• In-depth understanding of the Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework (TQEF) and the wider Scottish tertiary education quality landscape, including SFC and QAA Scotland.
• Sound knowledge of learning, teaching, and assessment practices in further education.
• Familiarity with self‑evaluation frameworks, curriculum design principles, and professional standards for teaching.
• Awareness of digital and pedagogical innovation trends in education.
• Understanding of data‑informed quality improvement and performance monitoring.
• The drivers for change within the education and public sector landscape, including skills reform, digital transformation, sustainability, equity and inclusion.

Skills and Competencies

• Effective leadership and management skills to contribute to the development of strategy and delivery.
• Ability to lead and integrate the work of strategic, pedagogical, and operational quality teams into a coherent institutional framework.
• High‑level analytical and evaluative skills, including interpreting performance and quality data.
• Excellent communication skills—able to influence, engage, and report clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Competence in digital tools and platforms used in curriculum delivery and evaluation.
• Ability to design and deliver staff development aligned with strategic priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders both internally and externally.

Professional Experience

• Significant experience in a quality assurance or enhancement leadership role, ideally in further or tertiary education.
• Proven track record of leading teaching development and quality enhancement initiatives.
• Experience of developing innovative programmes of education and training.
• Experience of working with external quality bodies, including QAA, awarding bodies, or SFC.
• Experience in preparing evaluative reports, managing inspection or review processes, and responding to national quality expectations.
• Evidence of successful budget management and resource planning.
• Demonstrated ability to support the development and implementation of institutional strategies.

Terms and Conditions

• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm, core hours 9.00am to 5.00pm
• Office Location: TBC Hybrid working in place, minimum 3 days on campus.
• Pension: You are encouraged to join (or remain) with the Local Government Pension Scheme. The College is a member of the Strathclyde Pension Scheme. The Scheme changed from a final salary scheme to a career average scheme on 1 April 2015. You will automatically join the Scheme, if you wish to opt out you should contact the Senior Payroll Officer.
• Annual Leave and Public Holiday: 33 days (inclusive of 12 days fixed public holiday) Two-week closure over the festive period supported by 6 days leave from the 45 days entitlement.
• Professional Development: Access to an extensive range of staff development opportunities and events to support you in your role, helping you reach your full potential and plan for your future.
• Personal Vehicle usage: Mileage Allowance – reclaimable for travel on College Business. Rate in accordance with HMRC at 55p per mile.
• Terms of Appointment: The appointment will be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Check and satisfactory references.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour service that supports your health and wellbeing and that of your family.
• Family Friendly and Flexible Working Policy: Access to flexible working, maternity leave, parental leave, paternity leave, adoption leave and other paid leave to support you and your loved ones.
• Conditions of Service: This post is covered by the National Recognition and Procedures Agreement.