Senior Accreditation Coordinator

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Accreditation Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the academic accreditation process, ensuring that universities meet the highest standards.

Working closely with the Academic Accreditation, UK Operations Manager, you will oversee the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of accreditation activities across a broad range of institutions.

Your expertise will ensure the smooth running of accreditation visits, the effective management of processes, and the delivery of exceptional service to universities and volunteer accreditors.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing accreditation procedures, providing guidance on policies, and supporting users of our Accreditation Database and Management System (ADAMS).

You will work closely with senior academics and industry professionals, supporting decision-making processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

If you have a passion for education standards, an eye for detail, and enjoy building relationships with key stakeholders, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and improve academic accreditation processes at the IET.

What we hope you can bring to the role

We’re ideally looking for someone with experience in accreditation, education administration, or quality assurance.

You’ll have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Your ability to communicate clearly, influence stakeholders, and handle complex information with accuracy will be key to your success.

The ideal candidate will have experience in process improvement, training, and supporting digital systems. You should be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively, ensuring that accreditation processes run efficiently and effectively.

Knowledge of higher education governance or professional accreditation frameworks would be an advantage.

Please note this role will require overnight stays within the UK (circa 8 x 1-night stays per annum depending on business need).

A little more about the role

• Coordinate and manage accreditation visits, including scheduling, logistics, and stakeholder communication.
• Provide guidance and support to universities on accreditation policies, processes, and criteria.
• Oversee and enhance the Accreditation Database and Management System (ADAMS), ensuring user training and effective system functionality.
• Collect and analyse feedback to improve accreditation procedures and inform process enhancements.
• Support committee meetings and decision-making processes, liaising with key stakeholders.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteer accreditors, including senior academics and industry professionals.
• Ensure the accuracy of accreditation information published on the IET website and manage the annual accreditation fee collection.
• Contribute to the strategic development of accreditation services, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains.

A little more about what we’re looking for

• Experience in accreditation, education quality assurance, or higher education administration.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting information.
• A detail-oriented approach, with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Experience in process improvement, system management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Confidence in working with senior academics, industry professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to undertake occasional travel, including overnight stays for accreditation visits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new digital systems.

We’d love to get to know you

Is Imposter syndrome creeping in? Don’t worry – we’d rather hear from you this time than not hear from you at all!

Download the full job description for a little more information about the role; but also, keep in mind that we’re open to discussing flexible ways of working, including reduced hours and working in an agile way, supported by a hybrid working framework that allows you to find the best place to do your best work.

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What if you could be you?

The IET is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.