Head of People and Organisational Development

There is the potential for further pay progression, related to performance over time, up to £69,528

We are the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Our job is to safeguard quality and standards in UK universities and colleges, so that students have the best possible learning experience.

Our role is increasingly important as students' expectations grow, new providers enter the market, and the global reach of UK higher education extends. In this context our models of delivery have become more complex but all are dependent upon recruiting and developing outstanding highly skilled people.

We already have a strong track record, having achieved Investors in People silver accreditation and having high levels of employee engagement. We are now ready to take our next steps with a focus on strengthening our collective expertise and broadening our offer of services to the higher education community both in the UK and internationally.

With over 600 academics undertaking our peer reviews and 185 staff based in offices across the UK, your role is to lead the continued development of a healthy and effective learning organisation which is responsive, flexible and embodies a culture of individual empowerment. Key to this is having a people strategy focused on the delivery of QAA's strategic objectives. 

In collaboration with experts in the organisation you will drive forward knowledge development and lead on the delivery of learning in relation to quality assurance and enhancement. You will ensure the strategic deployment of QAA people, helping us to recruit and retain the best, guiding, coaching and challenging on people motivation, management and development.

An outstanding manager and leader, with a strong track record in Human Resources, you will be experienced in advising senior management and be skilled in influencing change.  You will have extensive experience of strategy development and delivery, of change management and process improvement, and of supporting the design and delivery of learning programmes.

This role is based in our Gloucester head office and will involve regular presence at our offices in Glasgow and London.

For more information about the post, including details of how to apply, please visit our websitewww.qaa.ac.uk or email: vacancies@qaa.ac.uk.

For an informal discussion about the role contact Douglas Blackstock, Director of Resources on: 01452 557005.

Closing date for all applications: Monday 14 July 2014 (midday)

First stage interviews will be held on: Tuesday 29 July 2014

Second stage interviews will be held on: Wednesday 6 August 2014

No agencies, no CVs

QAA welcomes applications from people in all sections of the community and values diversity.