Head of Faculty – Remote RQF Qualifications Lead

Learndirect ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

learndirect is seeking a Head of Faculty to lead our RQF qualifications remotely from England. You will line-manage tutors, uphold quality, and maintain awarding organisation compliance while putting learners first.You will drive learner outcomes, oversee IQA and OTLA, manage budgets, keep course content current, and collaborate with operations and the certification teams. This is a full-time remote leadership role for an experienced education professional.

Qualifications

• Degree educated with recognised teaching qualification.
• Level 3 teaching qualification or Cert in Education (or above).
• Assessor and IQA qualifications.
• Experience improving quality processes for RQF qualifications.
• Proven mentoring and staff development track record.
• Experience in remote learning delivery.
• Strong IT and data skills; highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage tutors and support recruitment.
• Lead IQA and quality checks across the faculty.
• Maintain awarding organisation relationships and accreditation.
• Set high teaching standards and OTLA targets.
• Drive learner outcomes and satisfaction.
• Support learners with marking, coaching and live lessons.
• Keep course content and resources up to date.
• Manage associate tutor budget and purchasing.
• Collaborate with operations and certification teams.
• Stay updated with FE policy and Ofqual requirements.

Skills

Remote learning delivery

Time management

Data handling

Calm under pressure

IT proficiency

Education

Degree qualification

Teaching qualification (Level 3 / Cert in Ed)

Assessor IQA qualification

Qualified teacher status

Job description

learndirect is seeking a Head of Faculty to lead our RQF qualifications remotely from England. You will line-manage tutors, uphold quality, and maintain awarding organisation compliance while putting learners first.You will drive learner outcomes, oversee IQA and OTLA, manage budgets, keep course content current, and collaborate with operations and the certification teams. This is a full-time remote leadership role for an experienced education professional.