Director of Quality, Performance & Impact

Are you ready to shape the next chapter in higher education? The University of Wolverhampton is seeking an innovative and results-driven leader to ensure excellence in quality, performance, and impact across its academic portfolio.

As the Director of Quality, Performance, and Impact, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives that enhance student success, improve institutional performance, and maintain compliance with the highest academic standards. With oversight of quality assurance processes, regulatory compliance, and apprenticeships—your leadership will set the benchmark for educational excellence.

What you’ll bring:

• A strong track record in the UK Higher Education sector, with a proven impact on student outcomes and institutional success.
• Expertise in managing complex teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and enhancement frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• A passion for innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee quality and performance frameworks, ensuring they align with sector standards and institutional ambitions.
• Lead a talented team to deliver key objectives, from curriculum enhancements to student success initiatives.
• Represent the University as a thought leader in national and international networks, contributing to its growing reputation.

Why Wolverhampton?

The University of Wolverhampton is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution, committed to excellence in education, research, and student experience.

The origins of the University go back nearly 200 years when it was established as a Tradesmen’s and Mechanics’ Institute in 1827. These roots continue to shape its mission, character, courses, research, knowledge exchange, and role as an anchor institution. Wolverhampton is a university proudly rooted in its local and regional community, offering opportunity to all regardless of background, ensuring access to life-changing education.

According to the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, 88% of graduates are in work or education 15 months after graduation, with 76% employed in the West Midlands region—demonstrating social mobility in action and the University’s tremendous impact on the local and regional economy.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and elevate quality and performance at a university that is growing in reputation and impact while being deeply committed to inclusivity, accessibility, and real-world engagement.

How to Apply

Applications should consist of:

• A full CV
• A one-page cover letter outlining your motivations for the role and how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
• Details of three referees (included in your CV or cover letter). Please note that referees will not be approached without your prior consent and only if you are shortlisted.

Should you wish to discuss this role in confidence, please contact Claire Lauder at claire.lauder@andersonquigley.com The closing date for this opportunity is Tuesday 25^th February 2025