External Quality Assurer - Security

National Skills Agency; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization seeks an External Quality Assurer in Tyseley to ensure high standards for SIA-linked qualifications. You'll be responsible for conducting quality assurance across Approved Centres, performing audits, and providing compliance support. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality assurance and understand regulatory requirements. This full-time position offers a salary of £35k.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance of qualifications.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to conduct audits and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance of Approved Centres delivering SIA-linked qualifications.
• Perform on-site audits and review assessment practices.
• Provide expert support on compliance and assessment practices.

Skills

Quality assurance

Audit proficiency

Compliance knowledge

Report writing

Public safety standards

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: External Quality Assurer - Security

Reports to: Senior Manager, Security and Protective Services

Contract: Full time | Salary: £35k | Location: Midlands

JOB PURPOSE

Our client seeks an External Quality Assurer to ensure SIA-linked qualifications are delivered to the highest standards. The role ensures that all Approved Centres meet requirements set by our client, OFQUAL, and the SIA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct rigorous quality assurance of Approved Centres delivering SIA-linked qualifications.
• Carry out on-site audits to review delivery, assessment, and administration practices.
• Sample learner evidence to confirm competence and public-safety standards.
• Produce clear reports with findings and improvement recommendations.
• Provide expert support on compliance, assessment practice, and regulatory requirements.
• Work with internal teams to improve qualification delivery and assessment.
• Support malpractice investigations and events for Security Centres.
• Attend joint visits with third-party bodies such as the SIA when required.
• Maintain sector competence through CPD and participate in standardisation activities.
• Undertake other reasonable duties to support effective operations.

OTHER DUTIES

• Comply with all health and safety requirements.
• Safeguard and properly use any equipment provided by our client.
• Keep knowledge current regarding legislation, procedures, and best practice.
• Participate in appraisals and training as required.
• Uphold equality, diversity, and professional conduct standards.
• Represent our client professionally and support its charitable mission.

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