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work with us
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Partnership is committed to being a best practice employer.
In December 2022, we were awarded IIP Gold enhanced status in recognition of our positive team culture and supportive working practices.
We are a Fair Work and Living Wage employer.
Working at the SCQF Partnership
Annual Leave
We offer 25 days, plus 13 public holidays. This increases after three years and again after five years. A one-off additional day is granted at 10 years’ service.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working arrangements and have a range of family-friendly policies to support our colleagues in achieving a work-life balance.
Annual Salary Review
Salaries are reviewed by the Board annually. They take into account the cost of living and are benchmarked against the market. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Pension Contributions
We make an employer contribution of 12% to a company personal pension.
Health & Benefits
We are a member of the Westfield Health Plan and provide a range of support for medical expenses.
Personal Development
We are passionate about lifelong learning, and encourage and support employees to progress their own learning.
Current Vacancies
Head of Assurance
Join the SCQF Partnership team
Do you want to shape the future of education, training, and skills in Scotland? We are looking for a dynamic, values-driven individual to become our new Head of Assurance, a key leadership role within the SCQF Partnership.
Why join?
This is a rare opportunity to lead and continuously enhance the quality and integrity of Scotland’s lifelong learning framework. As a member of our Leadership Team, you will play a vital role in evolving the use and relevance of the SCQF to meet the needs of learners, communities, and the economy—locally and internationally.
Who we need
We are looking for someone who:
- Brings significant experience in quality assurance within education, training or skills
- Has strong policy awareness and an aptitude for communicating technical content to a range of audiences
- Can lead a team with compassion, insight, and a focus on improvement
- Is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and driving systemic change
A detailed knowledge of the SCQF and credit rating processes is desirable, but not essential.
Key details
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Our Glasgow city centre office/hybrid, based on business need
Salary band: £47,586 – £63,037
Reports to: Chief Executive
Leads: A small staff team
Apply now
To apply, please review the application pack and send the application form to Susan Lauder at s.lauder@scqf.org.uk
Download the application pack, which contains links to the application form, job description and person specification, and rewards and benefits package – https://scqf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Job-application-pack-SCQF-Partnership.pdf
Closing date: Thursday, 29 May, 2025
Interviews: Monday, 16 June, and Wednesday, 18 June, 2025