Adam joined the QAA in 2000 having taught in a number of Universities while completing his PhD.

At QAA he led the project of developmental engagements in 2003-04, the overseas China (2006) and Russia (2007) audits. Since July 2011 he has led QAA’s educational oversight work.

In the past he had led scrutinies of degree awarding powers applications, collaborative provision audits and institutional audits.