Dave Barker

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About Dave Barker

As an experienced senior manager in Higher and Further Education, I provide strategic and inspirational leadership to support in Higher level apprenticeships, higher education, and adult education income streams. As a Deputy Director my focus is to lead on implementing risk and principles-based approach to quality assurance including audit and inspection preparation and on going PSRB commitments. Directing effective support to academic teams to ensure compliance with external academic regulatory requirements, with a particular focus on meeting all the ongoing conditions of registration set by OfS, the ESFA's Apprenticeship Accountability Framework and Designated Quality Body (DQB) Audits. The core activity of my work includes leading the preparation, conduct, and execution of internal and external audits and planning of academic provisions and standards. This involves coordinating and overseeing the necessary preparations for any internal or external regulatory reviews. More about me. Level 7 post graduate certificate in Leadership & Strategic Management (CMI) BA (Hons) Business (2:1) Surrey University Extensive experience at senior leadership in professional technical education in quality assurance and/or enhancement in higher education. University Silver command member for external adits and inspections. Familiar with the quality assurance frameworks in higher education in the UK, including those of OfS (Office for Students), ESFA Ofsted, and QAA (Quality Assurance Agency). Excellent verbal and written communication skills.