Apprenticeship QA, Progress and Compliance Manager

Barking & Dagenham College; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Barking & Dagenham College is seeking an Apprenticeship Quality Assurance, Progress and Compliance Manager to oversee and enhance apprenticeship standards. Successful candidates will drive quality measures and ensure compliance with funding rules. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact on learners' success.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in training/coaching relevant to apprenticeship subjects.
• Extensive experience in apprenticeship quality management.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective employer relations.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality measures across all apprenticeship standards.
• Support the design and implementation of the Quality Plan.
• Conduct management activities to ensure delivery staff meet expectations.

Skills

Quality Management

Coaching

Apprenticeship Quality Management

Employer Relations

Education

Qualification in Quality Management

Assessing Qualification

Tools

Smart Assessor

e-Portfolio OneFile

EPA Platforms

Job description

Join a vibrant college committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses, and communities!

We have an exciting opportunity available at Barking and Dagenham College.

We are looking for Apprenticeship Quality Assurance, Progress and Compliance Manager to join our Apprenticeship team.

You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, we offer a competitive salary of £41,015 to £43,319 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting.

The Apprenticeship Quality Assurance, Progress and Compliance Manager role:

To drive high-quality measures across all our apprenticeship standards.

You must have previous teaching and quality background experience within apprenticeships.

As the Apprenticeship Quality Coordinator, you will ensure the planning, management, and implementation of their strategy for every component of quality.

Responsible for improving achievement and monitoring progress against all apprentices.

Key Responsibilities of our role:

1. Support the design, development, implementation, and management of the Quality Plan and Apprenticeship approach for the designated apprenticeship programmes/Standards, ensuring it complies with ESFA funding rules.
2. Work alongside the Data and Compliance Manager to ensure the quality execution of Apprenticeships through maximising the learning content, effective leadership with IQA's, and maximise the effective use of Smart Assessor, e-Portfolio OneFile, and EPA platforms.
3. Conduct quality management activities to ensure all delivery staff meet expectations and work towards actions set in plans.
4. Work with Curriculum areas to ensure the quality of provision is outstanding and progress is tracked and monitored.

Our ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

1. Hold a qualification in Quality Management.
2. Have recent and relevant experience of training/coaching in the relevant subject area.
3. Extensive experience in apprenticeship quality management.
4. Possess an assessing qualification or be prepared to undertake further relevant training.
5. Having a qualification in coaching or mentoring, especially training/coaching learners on apprenticeship qualifications, is an advantage.
6. Able to develop and maintain effective employer relations and identify opportunities for new and repeat business.

If you are passionate about success and meet the above criteria, we want to hear from you!

Please submit a covering letter with your application demonstrating how your personality, skills, and experience align with our values for this role.

Please Note:

• All application forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• We reserve the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020.

Barking & Dagenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Safeguarding at BDC

All employment offers are subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines, including (but not limited to): enhanced DBS checks, online searches, overseas criminal record checks, and verification of qualifications and employment history.

You will be required to familiarize yourself with College policies and comply with safeguarding requirements. All staff must complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other relevant policies.

Closing date for applications: 23/07/2025

Interviews will be held on TBC.

If you are interested, please click 'apply' today!