Total 16 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1AA

Your new company
Join a reputable local organisation that specialises in hospitality leasing across the UK. Based in Chester, this growing company is looking for a fantastic administrative professional to join their property help desk team, supporting with administration and compliance processes.
Your new role
You will be supporting the property team to make sure any compliance obligations are met. You will be in regular communication with licensees and other third parties in regard to compliance certifications, inspections and change of tenancy.
What you'll need to succeed
Good computer literacy is essential to this role as you will be required to utilise a number of internal systems and databases to manage the compliance process, as well as creation and management of orders. Excellent administrative skills, with prior experience working in a similar role, this position will require stakeholder engagement and management. The selected candidate will display exemplary customer service, communication and attention to detail.
Knowledge of statutory legislation or experience within property maintenance is an asset but not a requirement.

What you'll get in return
Be a part of an open and inclusive company who put their employees at the heart of their business. Join a team of passionate, hard-working, dedicated, and ambitious people today! Monday-Friday 35hrs per week
What you need to do now


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• Manage, direct, coordinate, and oversee the work of subordinate staff.
• Perform the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised.
• Use expertise in quantitative and qualitative analysis to resolve various management problems. Evaluate the effectiveness of programs or operations to meet established goals and objectives.
• Analyze new or amended legislation and develop policy and guidance covering administrative programs, activities, or functions for which the NCI has responsibility.
• Provide position management advice and recommendations to NCI managers regarding organizational realignments/changes.
• Establish and maintain methodologies and systems to collect and analyze data used in assessments, surveys, and creating reports and presentations by NCI senior staff.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Serve as a technical advisor on the application of the U.S. Warehouse Act and the interpretation of the provisions of contracts for the storage and handling of government-owned or loan commodities.
• Conduct in depth, technical reviews of warehouse examination reports for completeness and accuracy, and determine if prescribed examination procedures were followed.
• Monitor the progress of newly hired examiners.
• Serve as a technical liaison on information technology issues pertaining to the warehouse examination and inspection program.
• Provide oversight on the serious and complex examinations, involving alleged violations and illegalities.
• Verify that warehouse operator’s records and receipts meet requirements established by regulations, storage agreements, and/or contracts.
• Serve as the Division safety liaison. Identify and investigate safety issues and determine precautions and/or protections required for the safety of examiners.
• Assist supervisor in coordinating the work of other team examiners and provide technical direction as needed.

This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility. The purpose of the position is to serve as an inspector of surface maintenance equipment to ensure that physical and operating characteristics are within acceptable standards and specifications. Duties involve complex inspection work that requires a wide variety of inspection processes and techniques. May assist higher graded inspectors, as required.

• Inspects a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment (i.e., combat, tactical, etc.) and automotive vehicles (i.e., attack tanks, large cranes, tank retrievers, fire trucks, bridge transporters, armored vehicle launched bridges, bulldozers, road graders, crawler tractors, power shovels, self propelled earth compacting equipment, self propelled artillery, etc.). May also inspect heavy artillery, small arms, powered support and other equipment or components of equal or lesser complexity. May assist higher-graded inspectors to perform inspections on equipment repairs.
• Inspects complex, interrelated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and electrical systems, equipment and their components while in operation or in a standby condition. Inspects and performs tests to braking, steering, and differential systems, which are mechanically integrated with the transmission; to large engines, which directly power multiple hydraulic and pneumatic systems; to intricate fuel injection systems; to turret stabilization systems; and to other systems combined in a single, complex mechanical assembly. Uses specially designed testing methods and test equipment such as computerized test sets, precision gauges, electronic sensors, injector test stands, engine scopes, etc., to assure that tolerance and safety factors have been met.
• Inspects equipment to determine repairs needed. Utilizes established Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MEL) to evaluate economic feasibility of repair(s). Considers a variety of factors such as cost and availability of parts, man-hours, and impact of time constraints on the mission to assess whether repair is economical. Recommends to a higher echelon to condemn equipment when the repair costs exceed the established MEL. Prepares lists of needed repairs, parts, and man-hours authorized. Performs in-process inspections to assure that equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. Performs final inspection, certifying that equipment is in satisfactory operating condition, or rejects the work and returns the equipment to the repair shop with specific reports prescribing additional repairs.
• Serves as inspector on Command Maintenance Evaluation Teams (COMET) and/or as a member of Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Teams (MAIT).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Title: Mobile Maintenance Electrical Tester
Location: Belfast and Surrounding
Contract Type: Permanent

Company Overview:
We are a dynamic and growing company, providing electrical testing and maintenance services
to various commercial sites, including Queens, NHS sites, and Bupa Health Insurance
Company. We are committed to delivering high-quality services, ensuring safety and compliance
across all our projects.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance Electrical Tester to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of electrical
systems within commercial properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a remote role
with ample overtime opportunities, career progression, and a company van provided.

Key Responsibilities:
Tester Role:
● Conduct inspection and testing of electrical installations in commercial properties.
● Ensure compliance with current regulations and safety standards (BS 7671).
● Prepare detailed reports based on inspection findings and provide recommendations for
any remedial works.
● Maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism when interacting with
clients.
● Participate in an on-call standby rota (1/6 weeks).
Maintenance Electrician Role:
● Carry out planned and reactive maintenance works on electrical systems and equipment.
● Diagnose and repair faults in electrical systems efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications & Experience:
● Electrical NVQ Level 3 or higher.
● 17th/18th Edition certification.
● 2391 Testing and Inspection certification (or equivalent).
● Proven experience in testing and inspecting electrical systems in commercial properties.
● A valid UK Driving Licence.

Benefits Package:
● Competitive salary (dependent on experience) - £36,500 - £37,000 (Expected)
● 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
● Regular overtime opportunities.
● Participation in an on-call standby rota (1/6 weeks), £100 standby allowance plus time
and a half pay for call-outs.
● Company pension scheme.
● Employee bonus scheme.
● Company van provided.
● Health cashback plan.
● Bupa Health Insurance (subject to company policy).
● Early finish on Fridays (08:00 - 15:30).
● Career progression opportunities within the company.

Working Hours:
● Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
● Friday: 08:00 - 15:30
● On-call standby rota: 1 in every 6 weeks.

This role offers a great blend of flexibility, competitive benefits, and a pathway for growth. If you
are a dedicated professional with the right qualifications and experience, we would love to hear
from you.

Application Process:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience
relevant to this role.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Mobile Maintenance Electrical Tester
Location: Belfast and Surrounding
Contract Type: Permanent

Company Overview:
We are a dynamic and growing company, providing electrical testing and maintenance services
to various commercial sites, including Queens, NHS sites, and Bupa Health Insurance
Company. We are committed to delivering high-quality services, ensuring safety and compliance
across all our projects.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance Electrical Tester to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of electrical
systems within commercial properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a remote role
with ample overtime opportunities, career progression, and a company van provided.

Key Responsibilities:
Tester Role:
● Conduct inspection and testing of electrical installations in commercial properties.
● Ensure compliance with current regulations and safety standards (BS 7671).
● Prepare detailed reports based on inspection findings and provide recommendations for
any remedial works.
● Maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism when interacting with
clients.
● Participate in an on-call standby rota (1/6 weeks).
Maintenance Electrician Role:
● Carry out planned and reactive maintenance works on electrical systems and equipment.
● Diagnose and repair faults in electrical systems efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications & Experience:
● Electrical NVQ Level 3 or higher.
● 17th/18th Edition certification.
● 2391 Testing and Inspection certification (or equivalent).
● Proven experience in testing and inspecting electrical systems in commercial properties.
● A valid UK Driving Licence.

Benefits Package:
● Competitive salary (dependent on experience) - £36,500 - £37,000 (Expected)
● 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
● Regular overtime opportunities.
● Participation in an on-call standby rota (1/6 weeks), £100 standby allowance plus time
and a half pay for call-outs.
● Company pension scheme.
● Employee bonus scheme.
● Company van provided.
● Health cashback plan.
● Bupa Health Insurance (subject to company policy).
● Early finish on Fridays (08:00 - 15:30).
● Career progression opportunities within the company.

Working Hours:
● Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
● Friday: 08:00 - 15:30
● On-call standby rota: 1 in every 6 weeks.

This role offers a great blend of flexibility, competitive benefits, and a pathway for growth. If you
are a dedicated professional with the right qualifications and experience, we would love to hear
from you.

Application Process:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience
relevant to this role.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Mobile Maintenance Electrical Tester
Location: Belfast and Surrounding
Contract Type: Permanent

Company Overview:
We are a dynamic and growing company, providing electrical testing and maintenance services
to various commercial sites, including Queens, NHS sites, and Bupa Health Insurance
Company. We are committed to delivering high-quality services, ensuring safety and compliance
across all our projects.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance Electrical Tester to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of electrical
systems within commercial properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a remote role
with ample overtime opportunities, career progression, and a company van provided.

Key Responsibilities:
Tester Role:
● Conduct inspection and testing of electrical installations in commercial properties.
● Ensure compliance with current regulations and safety standards (BS 7671).
● Prepare detailed reports based on inspection findings and provide recommendations for
any remedial works.
● Maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism when interacting with
clients.
● Participate in an on-call standby rota (1/6 weeks).
Maintenance Electrician Role:
● Carry out planned and reactive maintenance works on electrical systems and equipment.
● Diagnose and repair faults in electrical systems efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications & Experience:
● Electrical NVQ Level 3 or higher.
● 17th/18th Edition certification.
● 2391 Testing and Inspection certification (or equivalent).
● Proven experience in testing and inspecting electrical systems in commercial properties.
● A valid UK Driving Licence.

Benefits Package:
● Competitive salary (dependent on experience) - £36,500 - £37,000 (Expected)
● 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
● Regular overtime opportunities.
● Participation in an on-call standby rota (1/6 weeks), £100 standby allowance plus time
and a half pay for call-outs.
● Company pension scheme.
● Employee bonus scheme.
● Company van provided.
● Health cashback plan.
● Bupa Health Insurance (subject to company policy).
● Early finish on Fridays (08:00 - 15:30).
● Career progression opportunities within the company.

Working Hours:
● Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
● Friday: 08:00 - 15:30
● On-call standby rota: 1 in every 6 weeks.

This role offers a great blend of flexibility, competitive benefits, and a pathway for growth. If you
are a dedicated professional with the right qualifications and experience, we would love to hear
from you.

Application Process:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience
relevant to this role.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Learning Support Specialist
Home Based
Competitive salary and benefits

The role
In this role you will offer guidance and support to neurodiverse or disabled learners on our programmes to enable them to achieve their aspirations and goals. You will deliver effective teaching, learning and support to learners for qualifications and their individual needs

The responsibilities

• Create individual support plans tailored to learner's individual needs, considering the results of initial & diagnostic assessments.
• Motivate, enable and drive learners to achieve their goals through outstanding teaching and learning
• Deliver learning and evidence progression to meet the targets set for the learner
• Deliver engaging and creative learning to meet the needs of the learner
• Provide continuous and effective Information, Advice & Guidance to learners
• Provide pastoral support to learners as required to aid engagement & achievement of their goals
• Deliver and facilitate teaching, learning and support that encourages accelerated and autonomous learning
• Support the learning process through the development of learning resources.
• Engage and coach the learner's Employer/Mentor to provide adequate support and guidance
• Complete detailed documentation to evidence the need for Learning Support Funding
• Work collaboratively with and provide accurate updates to the appropriate delivery colleagues and support the timely achievement of the qualification
• Monitor learner's welfare, health and safety in the workplace upskilling learner's knowledge regarding
• Safeguarding, British Values, Prevent and Equality & Diversity

Your experience and skills

• Experience of and a proven track record of working with SEND learners
• Proven track record of consistently exceeding targets
• Knowledge and/or experience in delivering Safeguarding

Your qualifications

• Educated at degree level or equivalent experience
• Teaching qualification preferred but not essential

About QA:
At QA, we believe the future belongs to organisations that are able to learn, master and apply new skills at pace and scale. As the largest tech training company in the UK and the fastest-growing in the US, we partner with 96% of the FTSE and most of the Fortune 500. We have served over 4,000 customers and 1+ million learners since 1985.

We believe skills alone aren't enough, but need to be applied back to the business in order to effect change. We do this through tailored learning programmes that connect learning across an organisation's siloes, create continuity for learners, and feature collaborative, cohort-based modalities to apply skills at pace and at scale. Our unique end-to-end learning solution draws from deep expertise across apprenticeships and instructor-led training, and self-paced learning.

QA is headquartered in London and New York.
Learn more at QA.com

Down time

Taking time for ourselves is so important these days which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health & wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave.

How we'll help with finance matters

In addition to pension, group income protection and life assurance, QA are offering you an annual pay review, access to our employee discounts benefit hub with hundreds of deals and savings on goods and experiences, season ticket loan, tech scheme and an employee referral scheme.

Personal growth

Learning and opportunity is at the core of what we do - and that applies to you too!
You'll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills on our QA authored courses in the latest tech (you'll get 3 training days/year to do this). You can also delve deep into our world-class digital learning content on a variety of tech and business topics. Or perhaps you'd like to enrol on a Degree or Masters programme to enhance your skillset or learn new things.

Safeguarding Statement
QA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs. We hold the expectation that all staff share this commitment in creating a safe and inclusive environment and as an organization, we comply with relevant legislation and best practices in safeguarding and safe recruitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including:

• an enhanced disclosure check
• Child Barring list check
• qualification checks
• online checks
• medical fitness
• identity and right to work

All applicants will be required to provide two references covering the previous three years and a Criminal Declaration form must be completed and returned ahead of interview.


If this is what you're looking for, here are the next steps:
Hit the apply button and register on our QA website to fill out our quick and easy application form - we'll be in touch with the next steps if successful
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SALES ENGINEER
London/Hybrid
Competitive salary base + Commission

Our sales team shares our business success story with organisation's around the world and highlights the added value we give to align Sales and Marketing.

As a Sales Engineer at QA, you will play an essential role within the business and hugely impact its growth. Reporting directly into the Director of Sales Enablement and Solutions, you will be providing world-class pre-sales support for our enterprise sales team.

Your Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically lead prospective customers to the expected business outcomes of our platform.
• Deliver outstanding product demonstrations through powerful storytelling and articulation of how our software provides value to customers
• Promote our platform at events such as AWS reinvent, Microsoft Ignite, etc.
• Continuously strive for improvement in all skill areas and maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding our solution as well as industry trends and technologies.
• Work closely with sales partners to qualify, drive opportunities and determine sales motions within accounts.
• Collaborate with multiple internal teams such as product management, engineering, customer success and marketing.
• Be passionate about sales engineering and working with customers.

About you

• Experience with selling and delivering SaaS products to enterprise operations teams
• Experience of working with SALESFORCE combined with AWS, GCP or MS Azure
• Ability to work directly with customers with a strong commitment to their success
• Strong presentation skills, including live product demos and technical pitches
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including a dynamic and engaging presentation style that inspires confidence
• Open-minded, positive attitude, and the ability to work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to travel within the local Region

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary with a quarterly MBOs
• Budget for professional development
• 5 weeks paid vacation per year, with the option to purchase a sixth week
• Great company culture and work environment
• Highly skilled teammates and lots of opportunities for growth and development

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
Down time

Taking time for ourselves is so important these days which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health & wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave.

Personal growth

Learning and opportunity is at the core of what we do - and that applies to you too!
You'll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills on our QA authored courses in the latest tech (you'll get 3 training days/year to do this). You can also delve deep into our world-class digital learning content on a variety of tech and business topics.

Our people

We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family.

We're proud of the progress we've achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity - our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this.


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Your new company
A successful and innovative British manufacturer who are dominating their chosen sector. They design and manufacture class-leading products that are well loved by their customers. This is a great time to join the business and an opportunity to continue the development of internal systems across Quality and Regulatory Compliance that will play a key part in their ongoing development.

Your new role
You will be responsible for Product Compliance and Quality, including Quality Assurance (collaborating with Suppliers to ensure pre-shipment quality), Quality Control (ownership of quality related issues and implementing corrective action plans), and Regulatory Compliance in various sales territories. You will also be a point of escalation for Customer Service and Warranty Support, and play a key part in New Product Development supporting Product and Design teams as they bring new and improved products through testing and to market.

What you'll need to succeed
Formal Qualifications in Quality Management are useful but not essential. Most important is a demonstrable track record of success within a similar role, and your CV will contain relevant achievements. You will have experience working within a manufacturing business (consumer products is an advantage), supporting overall business objectives by driving improvements in Quality and Compliance. You will enjoy solving problems, and be process focused, able to use metrics to understand performance across relevant business functions, and proactively drive changes that will enable continuous improvement of those metrics. You will also have the ambition to grow your team and play a key leadership role within this rapidly expanding company.

What you'll get in return
Competitive salary (circa £60k), plus bonus and benefits. Significant opportunities for ongoing progression within this fast growth business. Hybrid working pattern (typically onsite 3 days a week).

What you need to do now
All candidates will need to hold existing Right to Work in the UK.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Title: QC Microbiologist

Location: Darlington

Employment Type: 6 month FTC

Salary: Highly Competitive with great overall package

We are currently working with a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing who are looking to add to their Microbiology team. As the QC Microbiologist, you will be responsible for managing Environmental Monitoring activities in-line with the EM Strategy and associated QMS procedures to support GMP manufacturing activities.

The main duties and responsibilities will include:

• To support the development and execution of the control strategy and site master file for company's Biologics GMP facilities to ensure they are current and appropriate to the activities being undertaken.
• To undertake hygiene risk assessments for facility, utilities and project specific processes.
• Support the technical transfer of projects into the GMP facility to ensure compliance to GMP requirements and the company's Biologics control strategy.

Experience required:

• Experience and understanding of the requirements of Environmental Monitoring and associated GMP requirements.
• Degree in a scientific discipline (ideally Microbiology), plus significant industrial experience.

Interested? Or know someone who will be?

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you are interested in this role and require more information, please contact Elliott Howells on 0161 526 1903 or email

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company
A fantastic company in Co Antrim area who very rarely have a position become available in their quality department. The company has a state of the art factory and have a warm and friendly atmosphere. The business is very healthy at the minute and they have gained a lot of new orders, therefore seeking a Quality Engineer to join the team. This is one not to be missed.


Your new role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing client. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our manufacturing processes and products meet the highest quality standards, specifically adhering to ISO 9001:2015 requirements. You will be responsible for conducting regular audits based on ISO 9001:2015 protocols to ensure compliance. You will determine and monitor quality metrics for all manufacturing procedure and oversee the entire production cycle, identifying and reporting any malfunctions or deviations from quality standards. You will Identify root causes of quality issues and implement effective corrective actions and maintain accurate and comprehensive records of quality inspections, audits, and corrective actions. You will maintain and improve the QMS systems.
Mon - Fri, with earlier finish Friday

What you'll need to succeed
Ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015 standards and quality management systems. You will have excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

What you'll get in return · 31 days holidays· Holiday purchase Scheme - buying up to an extra 3 day's holidays.· Health cash plan· Free financial advice· Discount scheme and perk cards· Company Life Assurance· Pension with Standard Life, you contribute 5% of Gross Pay and contributes 3% of Pensionable Pay.· Employee referral scheme· Long Service Awards· Free onsite parking· Uniform available upon request.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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The Department and Role

The University offers an education that is challenging, difficult, enabling and transformative. The Academic Quality Service supports this offering.

Reporting to the Deputy Academic Registrar (Quality Assurance and Academic Services), the Head of the Academic Quality Service provides leadership for the University's quality assurance and related functions, and leads a team of 20 staff. In this role, you will be responsible for the support of the University's Education Committee (and its sub-committees), running and analysing Durham's student surveys, managing student appeals and academic misconduct processes, and overseeing the development and maintenance of new programmes, apprenticeship and educational partnerships (including the national Common Awards partnership, working with the Church of England and Theological Educational Institute (TEIs) partners across England, Scotland and Wales).

Researching, preparing and writing detailed evidence-based reports, you will advise committees (e.g, Education Committee) and senior leaders (e.g. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Education, Academic Registrar) within the institution. You will oversee the internal regulation of education, and be responsible for external engagement with key regulatory bodies as they relate to the oversight of education, and for the University's response to external review (QAA, TEF etc).

The Academic Quality Service is part of the Student & Academic Services Directorate. The Directorate provides a professional administrative support service to staff, students and potential students of Durham University. The Directorate - which also includes Student Registry, Student Immigration and Funding, and Student Recruitment and Admissions - sits within the Education Division, alongside the Careers and Enterprise Service and the Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD). The Education Division is led by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Education

All of the services are based at the Palatine Centre in Durham City.

This role is available as maternity cover until 30 January 2026.

Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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