Associate Internal Quality Assurer - Broadcast and Media Systems Technical Operator Apprenticeship

Sage Global Services Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance arrangements

Job summary

Sage Global Services Limited is seeking an Associate Internal Quality Assurer to support quality assurance across the Broadcast & Media Systems Technician Operator Apprenticeship. The role focuses on ensuring fair EPA decisions, maintaining standards and supporting assessors.

Applicants should have TAQA or CAVA and Level 4 IQA, Level 2 English/Maths, and a current UK driving licence. This freelance role offers flexible working arrangements within the UK.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised assessor qualification such as TAQA or CAVA.
• Hold or be working towards an Internal Quality Assurance qualification (Level 4 IQA).
• Have Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Hold a Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Internal Quality Assurance activities in line with the apprenticeship standard, EPA plan and AIM policies.
• Sample assessment decisions and activity using AIM's risk-based IQA approach.
• Review assessment documentation, evidence and grading decisions.
• Provide clear, objective feedback to associate assessors.
• Complete IQA reports within agreed timescales.
• Support consistency, standardisation and continuous improvement across assessment activity.
• Contribute to training, standardisation and QA activities.
• Work with AIM's EPA and quality teams.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism and impartiality.
• Ensure compliance with QA requirements.

Education

TAQA or CAVA

Level 4 Award in IQA

Level 2 English and Maths

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Associate Internal Quality Assurer - Broadcast & Media Systems Technical Operator Apprenticeship

• Contracted, Freelance

About the Role

As an Associate Internal Quality Assurer, you will support quality assurance activities across the Broadcast & Media Systems Technical Operator apprenticeship standard.

You will review assessment decisions, assessment records and assessor practice to ensure that End-Point Assessments are fair, valid, reliable and consistent. You will play a key role in supporting assessors, maintaining standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role offers flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to remain connected to the broadcast and media industry while supporting the development of future professionals.

Please note: due to potential conflicts of interest, individuals cannot undertake both Associate Assessor and Associate IQA roles on this standard simultaneously.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting Internal Quality Assurance activities in line with the apprenticeship standard, EPA plan and AIM policies and procedures.
• Sampling assessment decisions and assessment activity using AIM's risk-based IQA approach.
• Reviewing assessment documentation, evidence and grading decisions.
• Providing clear, objective and evidence-based feedback to associate assessors.
• Completing IQA reports and documentation within agreed timescales.
• Supporting consistency, standardisation and continuous improvement across assessment activity.
• Contributing to training, standardisation and quality assurance activities.
• Working collaboratively with AIM's EPA and quality teams.
• Maintaining confidentiality, professionalism and impartiality throughout all activities.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external quality assurance requirements.

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Hold a recognised assessor qualification such as TAQA or CAVA.
• Hold, or be working towards, a recognised Internal Quality Assurance qualification, such as the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
• Have substantial and relevant occupational experience within the broadcast and media systems sector.
• Have recent relevant experience of the occupation or sector to at least occupational Level 5, gained within the last three years, or significant experience within the occupation or sector.
• Have worked within broadcast and media systems, or in training broadcast and media systems teams, within the last three years.
• Be able to evidence current occupational competence and expertise in:
  • Using industry-specific software tools and broadcast equipment.
  • Managing media and file assets, ensuring the integrity and security of file-based content.
  • Preparing and configuring broadcast and communications systems or networks.
  • Fault finding and problem solving within broadcast and media environments.
  • Monitoring and maintaining broadcast transmission services in line with organisational requirements.
• Understand the apprenticeship occupational standard and End-Point Assessment plan.
• Maintain and evidence up-to-date occupational knowledge and expertise.
• Hold Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Be independent and free from conflicts of interest.
• Have excellent organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
• Be confident using digital systems and assessment platforms.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be willing to travel where required.
• Previous Internal Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience of End-Point Assessment.
• Experience of apprenticeship delivery.Experience supporting or mentoring assessors.
• Full UK driving licence.

Additional Requirements

• Attend induction and standardisation activities before undertaking IQA activities.
• Participate in validation, moderation and standardisation activities at least twice per year, and whenever updates to the EPA are introduced.
• Maintain and evidence up-to-date occupational knowledge and expertise.
• Comply with all AIM, Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and External Quality Assurance (EQA) requirements.
• Maintain accurate, professional and objective quality assurance records and documentation.
• Work professionally, maintaining confidentiality and managing conflicts of interest appropriately.
• Undertake continuing professional development relevant to both the occupational sector and quality assurance activities.

Why Join AIM?

• Flexible associate working arrangements that fit around existing employment or consultancy work.
• Opportunity to influence and maintain assessment quality within the broadcast sector.
• Ongoing training, moderation and standardisation support.
• Work with an experienced and supportive EPA team.
• Remain connected to the industry while sharing your expertise.
• Be part of a growing organisation working with employers and training providers across the UK.

Additional Information

AIM will provide all quality assurance guidance, policies, sampling documentation and support materials required to undertake the role.

Ongoing moderation, standardisation and quality assurance activities form part of the role to ensure consistency, reliability and quality of assessment decisions.

Professional development and continuous improvement are central to our approach, and all associates are expected to actively engage in training and standardisation activities.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group are committed to promoting equity, celebrating diversity and ensuring inclusion across all aspects of our work as an Awarding Organisation. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances, should have fair and equitable access to our qualifications, our services and our opportunities.

We are dedicated to creating and continually maintaining an environment that is inclusive and free from discrimination, harassment and bias. This includes, but is not limited to, the protected characteristics outlined within the Equality Act 2010, including age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Our approach to equity, diversity and inclusion is embedded within the design, delivery and awarding of all our qualifications and assessment materials. We actively work to remove barriers through the use of our impact assessment processes and make reasonable adjustments to ensure all learners can achieve their full potential. We also strive to ensure our assessment materials and processes are fair, accessible and free from cultural or unconscious bias.

We are committed to:

• Ensuring fairness and transparency in all our policies, procedures and decision-making.
• Listening to and learning from the voices of our learners, centres, staff and stakeholders, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
• Regularly reviewing our practices to identify and address inequality or unintended disadvantage.
• Building a diverse workforce and partner network that reflects the communities we serve.
• Supporting continuous professional development in equality, diversity and inclusion for all staff and associates.

Our vision is to become a sector leader in inclusive awarding practices. We recognise that this is an ongoing journey and are committed to continuous improvement to help create a more equitable, accessible and representative organisation.