External Quality Assurer – Sustainability and Net-zero

Sias UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

SIAS is seeking External Quality Assurers with sector expertise in sustainability and net-zero. The role covers planning and conducting centre approvals, plus ongoing QA activities across SIAS centres in a regulated environment. Travel across the UK is required.

You will monitor centre performance, ensure regulatory standards are met, and provide guidance to maintain continuous improvement within the sustainability and net-zero suite.

Qualifications

• Occupational competence and industry experience in sustainability and net-zero.
• Familiar with carbon management and reduction practices.
• Understanding of sustainability standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to plan work and manage time independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct centre and qualification approval activities in line with SIAS and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of allocated centres through risk assessment, sampling, and observation.
• Ensure all assessment and QA practices meet required standards and regulatory expectations.
• Provide guidance, support, and feedback to centres to maintain compliance and improve performance.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with centres and SIAS teams.
• Produce clear, accurate, and timely reports with actions for improvement.
• Contribute to maintaining the quality and integrity of SIAS qualifications.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Net-zero expertise

Carbon management

Environmental regulations

Communication skills

Time management

Report writing

Relationship building

Education

Internal Quality Assurance qualification

External Quality Assurance qualification

Job description

External Quality Assurer – Sustainability and Net-zero

We are currently recruiting External Quality Assurers!

This is an exciting opportunity to come and join the SIAS team and we are looking for people with occupational knowledge and competence across the sustainability and net-zero sector.

Location: Hybrid

Vacancy Type: Freelance

Sector(s): Green Technologies

Closing Date: Ongoing

Our EQA’s will be responsible for planning and carrying out Centre and qualification approval, and monitoring engagements with SIAS approved Centres in line with SIAS awarding organisation and regulatory requirements. As an EQA you will need to carry out effective risk assessment of Centres allocated and monitor centre performance through effective sampling, and observation of assessment at SIAS approved Centres.

As a SIAS EQA you will provide excellent support to Centres and will need to maintain effective working relationships with our centres and the SIAS operations and quality teams. This role ensures that qualifications within the sustainability and net-zero suite meet required regulatory and industry standards, while supporting centres to maintain compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct centre and qualification approval activities in line with SIAS and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of allocated centres through:
  • Risk assessment
  • Sampling of assessment decisions
  • Observation of assessment practices
• Ensure all assessment and quality assurance practices meet required standards and regulatory expectations
• Provide guidance, support, and feedback to centres to maintain compliance and improve performance
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with centres and internal SIAS teams
• Produce clear, accurate, and timely reports, including actions for improvement
• Contribute to maintaining the quality and integrity of SIAS qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Occupational competence and industry experience in sustainability and net-zero, particularly:
  • Carbon management and reduction
  • Environmental sustainability practices
  • Net-zero strategies and implementation
• Strong understanding of sustainability standards, environmental regulations, and net-zero frameworks
• Ability to plan work effectively and manage time independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective professional relationships
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Competence in producing clear and accurate written reports
• Willingness to work within a regulated environment

Qualifications

• Internal Quality Assurance qualification
• External Quality Assurance qualification (e.g. Level 4 Award in EQA, D35/V2)
• If not held, willingness to work towards the qualification with SIAS support

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel as required across the UK
• Ability to work on a freelance/contract basis
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Training and Support

Successful candidates will receive full training and ongoing support from SIAS.