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Job description

The Open University has seen significant growth of validation partnerships with Further Education (FE) Colleges in Northern Ireland in recent years and expects to see these partnerships thrive and continue in the future. Development of this partnership approach with the FE sector is a strategic priority for The Open University and the post holder will play a critical role in developing new partnership opportunities, and maintaining existing, partnerships. You will provide support for the management, implementation and development of the University’s arrangements for assuring and enhancing the quality and standard of its validated provision in Northern Ireland, and in other locations as directed. You will also lead on the OU’s support and guidance to a number of the University’s partner institutions and liaise with academic colleagues in this work. While you will report to a Portfolio Lead, OU Validation Partnerships, you will be expected to engage with The Open University in Ireland, working in partnership to meet University objectives.

Responsibilities

• Senior Quality & Partnerships Managers are expected to organise a schedule of activities and visit institutions, attend meetings and conferences across and outside the University.
• Senior Quality & Partnerships Managers should expect to spend time away from home at a variety of events. There may be a requirement for international travel including long-haul trips, it is expected this post predominantly involves UK travel.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A first degree or equivalent higher education qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of work in an FE/HE environment with an awareness of issues relevant to the higher education sector in Northern Ireland, nationally and internationally
• Knowledge of FE/HE Quality Assurance and enhancement systems

Further Information

To view the full job description and person specification, please visit The Open University’s Careers website. Application can only be made through the ‘Apply Now’ link on the website.