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NAME: Miranda Barbara Hobart STATUS: Married
ADDRESS: Warrie Wood House NATIONALITY: British
Windmill Hill, St Mary’s Platt
Sevenoaks
Kent TN15 8QR Driving License/Car Owner
TEL: 01732 882659 (Home) 07946 870071 (Mobile)
E-mail: mandyhobart@hotmail.co.uk
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PERSONAL PROFILE
Educated in the United Kingdom, Greece and France, with a Management Services, Health and Social
Care and Industrial Psychology background. Education experience spanning 25 years including
management and delivery of education programmes in further and higher education settings as well
as research work with universities. Wide experience of quality assurance and delivery of programmes
to meet both the demands of the commercial and public sector as well as community groups. Project
management work has included SRB initiatives and research involving liaison with statutory,
voluntary and private agencies, employers and government departments. Managed the review of the
National Qualifications Framework, and the South London Lifelong Learning Network. Lead reviewer
for the Quality Assurance Agency since 2008 for UK and overseas reviews, and Inspector with the
British Accreditation Council.
Key Skills.
1. Quality assurance of higher education provision including requirements of accreditation & external
review and provision of training and development activities.
2. Management of academic standards and quality in higher education and professional qualifications
3. Development of policies and procedures and drafting of strategic documents and self evaluations.
4. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
5. Management of Projects – planning, implementation and evaluation of strategies.
6. Problem solving skills - development of creative and cost effective solutions.
7. Consultancy planning and delivery to tight deadlines involving research.
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QUALIFICATIONS
2016 – 2019 PhD: Lifelong Learning value for individuals and communities
2007 Strategic Leadership and Management – CEL
2005 Certificate in Infection Control and Certificate in Nutrition and Food Hygiene
2000 NVQ Level 5 Operational & Strategic Management
1997 City & Guilds 7407 Certificate in Further Education Teaching
1995 TDLB D32/33/34/36 (Assessor and verifier awards)
1989 Certificate in Personnel Practice - Llangefni College
1975 M.A. Organisation Studies - University of Leeds
1974 BSc Psychology - University of Nottingham
1971 'S' Level History; A Level English, French and History; 10 'O' Levels
CPD:
2015, 2016: Teaching Excellence Framework
2008 – 2016: QAA updates and HE Conferences
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2016 Pearson Apprenticeships
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Academic Principal Management of the College’s responsibilities for learning and teaching and
EThames Graduate compliance with awarding body and organization requirements. Leading
School 2015 – present development of new provision and strategies for excellence and enhancement.
Oversight of academic standards and quality.
Academic Director Responsible for the management of academic standards and quality of
EThames Graduate all higher education provision, including development of new policies and quality
School 2013 - 2015 assurance procedures, and the management of the academic teams.
Development and introduction of new provision to meet local needs, working
with partner universities and awarding bodies to ensure compliance with
academic regulations and requirements. .
Quality Assurance Leading reviews of public and private higher and further education providers.
Agency – review Reviewer for Higher Education Review, including for alternative providers.
Coordinator 2008 International review work including universities in Albania. Delivery of training
- present workshops and activities.
Director of the Managing the South London Lifelong Learning Network to meet the HEFCE
South London objectives for the development of new curriculum to meet identified local and
LLN 2009 - 2011 regional skills needs. Organisation and delivery of staff training and events for
Kingston University stakeholders. Liaison with external bodies to look at sustainability and
embedding of funded projects, and broader dissemination of developments to
inform policy. Validation of 16 new degrees.
Mirabeth Consultancy Undertaking a range of education projects including work for AoSEC, University
Director 2007 – of Greenwich, and AimHigher. Projects include mapping of progression
pathways, research in to employer engagement and future skills training
provision, practice led professional doctorates, widening participation and
mentoring & diploma progression for Health & Social Care. Work as lead
reviewer for QAA including international reviews, and for Edexcel as external
moderator
Head of Faculty Responsible for the management of a large faculty in the College, (circa 5.000 full
Academic, Business & and part-time learners), including the CoVE in Care which received a Grade 2
Community Studies. from Ofsted and subsequent Grade1 in Self-evaluation for 2 years. This reflected
Director of Higher an improvement from former Grade 3 and 4 in work-based learning. Other
West Kent College responsibilities included responsibility for the 6th
Form College, School of
2003 - 2008 Humanities, Modern Languages, Science, Business, Early Years, Health & Social
Care, Additional Learning Support and the Professional Training Department.
Undertook planning of curriculum, key budget holder and leader on quality in
HE. College wide responsibility for strategic planning and monitoring of Higher
Education provision and taking forward partnerships with Universities. Leading
on the development of responsive Higher Education to support the principles of
widening participation and CPD progression to meet higher level skills needs in
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the community. Chair of Kent & South East HE in FE Groups and member of
Aimhigher and LLN Steering Groups.
Principal Officer Lead officer on the review of the National Qualifications Framework on behalf of
Frameworks & QCA (England), ACCA (Wales) and CCEA (Northern Ireland). Development of
Higher Levels. higher levels policy and articulation of qualifications with higher education levels.
2000 – 2003, Management of the accreditation of higher levels qualifications to meet the
Qualifications & progression needs of learners, and reflect sector skills requirements. Liaison
Curriculum Authority with HEFCE, QAA, professional and awarding bodies and international agencies.
Foundation Degree development work on core principles and benchmark
statements.
Collaborative Set up and managed College Collaborative and Franchise provision and contracts
Provision College link with SRB Projects and development of Community initiatives.
Manager Community Management of Out-centres and the delivery of adult education
1996 – 2000 leading to academic qualifications. Coordination of higher education links
North West Kent between the College and Greenwich University. Set up and managed the
College introduction of HND Care courses. Managed and ran Kent Consultation Project
part of Government Green Paper 'The Health of the Nation'. Coordinated and
negotiated Introduction of NVQs in Child Care. Responsible for liaison on behalf
of the College with Schools, employers and other education establishments.
Internal Verifier on range of BTEC Courses.
Division Responsible for the day to day management, quality control and running of
Leader Health & Social Care programmes and the writing of submissions for new
1995-1996, North courses. Coordination of introduction of new programmes and quality assurance
West Kent College for FE and HE provision.
Consortium Management of Consortium based education initiatives on a part-time basis as a
Coordinator secondment with honorarium. Member of Planning Group and Chair of the
TVEI 1992-1995 Implementation Group working on curriculum developments at Key Stage 3 & 4
Swanley, Hextable and the post 16 sector. Responsible for management of budgets involving public,
& Wilmington private and voluntary sector funds. Director of ‘Focus on the Arts’ initiative to
Consortium facilitate children’s engagement with plastic and performing arts.
Lecturer/Course Responsible for Coordination of Health Studies Course and the
introduction of
Coordinator GNVQ programmes in Care. Lecturer in Psychology and Health and specialist
1991-1995 Industrial Psychology input on NEBOSH courses and related HE provision.
North West Kent Lectured in Management of Human Resources on Business programmes. Tutor
College for a range of programmes. Recruitment and selection of students.
Work Related Set up and managed an office to service the needs of 15 schools and an FE
Activities College as part of the Berkshire County TVEI team. Extensive contact with local
Coordinator Extensive contact with local employers negotiating work placements for
1989 - 1991 approximately 2,000 students per year and arranged participation in
Bracknell & education partnerships and business initiatives in schools. Set up and
Wokingham TVEI managed a data base for placements and opportunities.
Conference Responsible for the organisation of Conferences and Conference facilities for
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Services the Directors of Honeywell UK, based in Bracknell. Liasion with senior
Coordinator management both in the UK and abroad. Organisation of specialist equipment,
1987 - 1988 language support, catering, travel arrangements and corporate hosting.
Honeywell Organisation of Corporate events held in the Berkshire area.
Part-time Lectured in Psychology at Bracknell College working with both 'A'
Lecturer Level and Adult student groups.
1987 - 1988
County Part of United Nations Project for International Youth Year. Based in Wales
Coordinator and responsible for management of County Office and identifying and
For Dyfed promoting work and social development opportunities for young people in
1984 -1985 Dyfed aged between 15 & 25 years working in cooperation with statutory,
voluntary and private sector agencies. Recruited, trained and supervised
personnel in Dyfed team. Chaired and supported a range of committees.
Voluntary Living in Malta for 2 years and working with children to help with
Community English Language skills. When in UK set up and ran a Crèche for
Work families in rural district of Norfolk. Worked with Age Concern to
1978 - 1984 run a weekly Luncheon Club and organised Meals on Wheels.
Secretary of Wives Association, Chair of Sports Club.
Management Working for the Lucas Group and involved with Management/Trade
Services Union negotiations in relation to organisation of change. Job
1976 - 1978 analysis and job specification linked to salary bench-marking and
Lucas Group obtaining agreement on work and training practices.
Research Worked in summer periods as part of a team evaluating assessment
Assistant and appraisal techniques, including field trails, with the Royal Air
1974, 1975 Force and Science 4. Work led to the development of current officer
1976 Science 4 assessment form [1369].
OTHER INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Enjoy travel, theatre, writing children’s stories and walking in the country with my dogs. Manage own
consultancy undertaking training and advisory work for colleges as well as participating in research and
drafting papers.
Chief External Examiner for Professional Degrees & Foundation Degrees, University of Chester (2011- 15)
Former Edexcel Moderator/ Examiner for Health and Social Care
Consultant trainer in quality assurance, enhancement and development of good practices
Member of Redbridge Chamber of Commerce
Past Chair of Association of South of England College HE in FE Group
Past Chair of HE in FE Group for Kent
Past Secretary to the Joint Forum for Higher Levels Education UK.
Referees:
Professor Jane Reeves – University of Kent
Dr Mike Hill – Kingston University
Ms Sue Hindley – former Principal, EThames Graduate School.
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