Arts University Bournemouth
Academic Quality Officer
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Academic Quality Officer
Salary: £29,179 per annum
37 hours per week, fixed-term maternity cover for 9-12 months
Post Type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 23 July 2026
Interview Date: Monday 17 August 2026
Reference: AD1645
Our statutory commitments
AUB is committed to meeting its legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and to securing lawful freedom of speech and academic freedom in accordance with the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023. We are committed to providing a working and learning environment that is fair, respectful and free from unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
AUB holds the Silver Award from Inclusive Employers in recognition of our work to support inclusive practice across the University.
Our commitment to Safeguarding
AUB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding. We take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk who engage with us, as well as those who work with them.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide maternity cover for an Academic Quality Officer role. The role reports to the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Manager and supports the university’s course teams to deliver excellent standards of academic quality. The person appointed will work alongside other officers, all of whom will be providing operational support for their allocated Schools.
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The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator who has excellent attention to detail, a positive approach to customer service and is proactive in supporting colleagues. The postholder will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work to deadlines and prioritise their own work. Under the direction of the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Manager, the postholder will be required to refer to university policy and provide accurate advice and guidance to students and staff on all academic quality matters. The postholder will have experience of minute and report writing; dealing with queries and researching information; liaising with a wide range of colleagues and external stakeholders; and scheduling meetings.
The appointed individual will have good IT skills and be confident in using databases and the full MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Copilot. A calm approach to problem solving whilst working quickly and effectively under pressure is fundamental to the success of the role.
Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification and/or equivalent experience as a minimum requirement.
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Our benefits
In meeting your performance expectations, you’ll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University’s decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment.
Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub.
AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered.
If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk. If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk and we’ll be in touch.
Visa Sponsorship
This position does not meet the UKVI salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must therefore demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
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