Head of Internal QA – Engineering Training

Xede Recruitment; Hessle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42 days leave incl. bank holidays

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Life insurance

CPD & career progression

Wellness programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee health checks

Branded workwear

Job summary

eXede Ltd invites applications for a Lead Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to oversee internal QA processes for engineering and technical training in Hull with travel to Grimsby and Scunthorpe. The role requires strong leadership, IQA certification, and teaching qualifications.

You will ensure fair assessment practices, support assessors, drive standardisation, and lead quality improvement across centres. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Internal Quality Assurer within FE/training provider.
• Level 4 IQA qualification (or equivalent).
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Engineering qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship standards and awarding organisation requirements.
• Experience leading standardisation meetings and driving quality improvement.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Good IT skills and ability to manage QA systems.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead IQA activities across engineering and technical training programmes.
• Ensure assessment decisions are valid, reliable, fair and consistent.
• Maintain compliance with awarding organisations’ requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor QA activities across multiple centres.
• Lead standardisation meetings and provide guidance to assessors and IQAs.
• Monitor learner progress and assessment quality.
• Prepare for and support External QA visits.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement quality initiatives.
• Ensure QA documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Promote a positive quality culture across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Quality assurance

IT skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 4 IQA qualification

Teaching qualification

Engineering qualification Level 3+

Tools

Awarding body standards knowledge

Job description

eXede Ltd invites applications for a Lead Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to oversee internal QA processes for engineering and technical training in Hull with travel to Grimsby and Scunthorpe. The role requires strong leadership, IQA certification, and teaching qualifications.

You will ensure fair assessment practices, support assessors, drive standardisation, and lead quality improvement across centres. DBS checks apply.