Head of Quality & Partnerships


Company:	The Royal College of Art
Salary:	£64,753 - £72,255
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, England, United Kingdom, SW7 2EU
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Grade: 10

FTE: 1.0

Contract: Fixed term (3 years, aligned to partnership delivery cycle)

Reporting to: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education & Student Success)

Directorate: Education & Student Success

The Royal College of Art is seeking an exceptional higher education professional to join us as Head of Quality & Partnerships, a pivotal senior role leading academic quality assurance, governance and standards across our growing international partnership portfolio.

A key priority for this role will be supporting the successful launch, validation and ongoing oversight of the College's strategic partnership with Riyadh University of Art, helping to establish high-quality academic provision that reflects both UK regulatory expectations and the RCA's global reputation for excellence in art and design education.

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