Department
Quality Assurance and Enhancement
Location
Joseph Priestley Building
Salary
£45,235 to £51,182 per annum
Permanent
Post Type
Full Time
Release Date
12 August 2026
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 01 September 2026
Reference
Q126001-R2
About Birmingham City University
At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.
Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.
Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.
By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.
Role Summary
To provide expert curriculum development services, supporting the enhancement and diversification of curriculum in line with the university’s Education Strategy. The postholder will deliver curriculum enhancements, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities such as STEAM, decolonisation, employability, and sustainability. Working within a quality assurance and enhancement framework, they will integrate these strategic priorities into the curriculum and support the academic community in maintaining high standards of curriculum quality and assessment practices.
Main activities and responsibilities
- Provide expert advice and guidance on curriculum development, ensuring alignment with the university’s Education Strategy and institutional priorities.
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Lead curriculum enhancement projects, ensuring integration of key strategic priorities such as STEAM, decolonisation, employability, and sustainability.
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Work with academic schools and departments to develop and implement curriculum improvements, promoting innovative and inclusive pedagogical approaches.
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Support the design and diversification of assessment methods, ensuring alignment with best practice and the Education Strategy.
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Ensure the integration of quality assurance and enhancement processes into curriculum development and delivery.
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Develop and deliver training and workshops for academic staff on curriculum development, assessment diversification, and quality enhancement.
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Collaborate with other functions within Quality Assurance & Enhancement to monitor and evaluate curriculum quality across the institution.
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Provide expert support in the review and redesign of curricula, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
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Advise on curriculum-related policy and strategy, contributing to the development of institutional educational frameworks and guidelines.
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Maintain an up-to-date understanding of sector developments and emerging trends in curriculum design, teaching, and assessment.
Skills and Experience
Please refer to the person specification contained within the job description.
Interviews are set to held around late September
Further Information
If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of the Student Advice and Community team, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shivani Wilson-Rochford, Head of Curriculum Development at [email protected]
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Why work for us
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Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
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Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
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Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
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Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.
