Principal Lecturer | Design Professional | Quality Assurance Lead | Strategic Leader | Senior Project ManagerPassionate Principal Lecturer with a solid foundation in Design, holding a 1st class degree and a Masters in Product Design. I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, bringing extensive experience to the dynamic realm of academia.Professional Highlights:Academic Excellence: Committed to fostering academic excellence, I lead a department of 80+ academics in all aspects of Quality Assurance and Enhancement. As a Quality Assurance Lead, I have a solid understanding of HE processes, and I am dedicated to ensuring the continual enhancement of all course provisions through a rigorous modification and incremental improvement process. Strategic Leadership: I play a pivotal role in key strategic leadership initiatives through the Departmental Leadership Team, spearheading department-wide change processes. My contributions are instrumental in aligning with sector benchmarks, particularly in achieving outstanding results in the Office for Students National Student Survey (OFS NSS).Course Development: Instrumental in the development of innovative courses, I have played a key role in bringing Higher Degree Apprenticeship provision to the department. My involvement in course creation reflects a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry demands.Validation Expertise: I have been a key figure in the successful validation of several Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) courses, ensuring they meet the highest academic standards. I have actively participated in external validation processes at other institutions, ensuring adherence to the highest academic standards.External Examiner Expertise: Serving as an External Examiner, I have experience of working with other HE institutions to ensure quality thresholds are met. I have successfully completed the Professional Development Course for External Examiners run by Advance HE.Global Collaboration: Demonstrating a global perspective, I have successfully managed the Quality processes for international collaborative partnerships in Malaysia and Hong Kong. This includes on-site visits for quality review processes, ensuring the highest standards are maintained across borders.Key Competencies:• HE Quality Assurance Processes• Academic Leadership• Design Thinking and Strategy• International Collaborations• Continuous Improvement• Strategic Planning• Departmental Change Management• Project Management