Apprenticeship Programmes Quality Assurance Manage

Islington Working; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sector-leading salary

Pension scheme

Comprehensive staff training and development package

Job summary

Islington Working is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for its Apprenticeship Programmes at City St George’s, University of London. This role focuses on enhancing quality assurance across apprenticeship programs, ensuring compliance with OFSTED standards.

Applicants should possess strong quality assurance skills, experience with apprenticeship systems, and a commitment to excellence. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of apprenticeships and related systems.
• Experience in managing quality assurance frameworks.
• Confident communication and professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality assurance framework for apprenticeship programs.
• Support the Head of Apprenticeships with reporting and compliance.
• Standardise practices across programs and improve OFSTED ratings.

Skills

Quality assurance skills

Apprenticeships systems knowledge

OFSTED inspection framework knowledge

Compliance and verification

Reporting and auditing

Management experience

Education

Educated to A level standard or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy Apprenticeship Programmes Quality Assurance Manage

Employer

Employer City, University Of London

Vacancy type

Fixed Term Contract

Reference number

App10573

Form of employment

Full Time

Hours

Not specified

Published

24/06/2026

Description

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution.

The City Apprenticeships Hub is a central service to lead, support and develop apprenticeships provision and apprentices across the university. Key to the success and growth of apprenticeships is a clear structure and process from enrolment to completion.

To strengthen the current provision and grow it further, a Quality Assurance Manager with strong quality assurance skills and sound apprenticeship experience is essential, to assist the Head of Apprenticeships and meet/exceed DfE and Ofsted regulations and requirements. Line management responsibility of all Assessors across the university apprenticeship programs.

Duties

• Responsible for the operation and evolution of the apprenticeship programmes quality assurance framework, including End-point Assessment process and compliance checks.
• Supporting the Head of Apprenticeships and QA Manager - Apprenticeships with Quality Achievement Rates forecasting/ reporting and internal verifications of assessor duties.
• To standardise practice across programs and maintain and improve the OFSTED grading to aid achievement.
• Educated to A level standard or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of apprenticeships, apprenticeships systems and reporting of.
• Knowledge of the OFSTED inspection framework.
• Experience of the end-to-end process for EPA Experience.
• Knowledge and experience of compliance, quality, verification, auditing and reporting.
• Confident and professional, with excellent working knowledge of apprenticeship reporting, audit requirements and supporting senior management.
• Experience of working within a complex/multi-tiered work-based training provider.
• Experience of working in the area of apprenticeships.
• Experience of working with apprenticeship systems such as the Apprenticeship Service.

Benefits

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Equal Opportunities

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.