Head Of Quality (Private Training Provider)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive training provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Quality to enhance the quality of education delivery. You will be responsible for overseeing audits, maintaining compliance with standards, and leading a team of trainers. Ideal candidates will have experience in independent training with 500+ learners and a proven track record of improving learner experiences. This role offers competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Career progression

Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience with independent training providers handling 500+ learners.
• A quality-based leadership background is essential.
• Experience managing multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality across all educational delivery.
• Oversee and ensure successful Ofsted inspection outcomes.
• Lead and manage quality across multi-site operations.

Skills

Quality improvement

Team leadership

Fast-paced environment experience

Learner experience enhancement

Job description

Overview

Head of Quality (Private training provider) — Walsall — £54,000-£58,000 + Pension + Career Progression + Holiday

This innovative and forward-thinking training provider is at the forefront of Fire & Security education in the UK. With a mission to upskill and professionalise the sector, they deliver high-quality, hands-on training that blends face-to-face teaching, online delivery, and bespoke commercial solutions across the full Fire & Security spectrum—including Fire Detection & Alarm Systems, CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder Alarms.

The main focus of this role is quality improvement of education delivery. You will cover internal quality assurance, auditing, teaching standards, and act as the primary point of contact for Ofsted.

The ideal candidate will have worked for an independent training provider with over 500 learners and will have a quality-based leadership background. Candidates must have experience leading a team of 20+ trainers/instructors across multiple sites, in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. A proven track record in enhancing the learner experience—not just compliance—is essential.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to join a rapidly expanding training provider and progress into director-level roles.

The Role

• Maintain quality across all educational delivery in line with professional standards, best practices, and regulatory frameworks for government-funded provision.
• Oversee and maintain direct claims status, Matrix accreditation, and successful Ofsted inspection outcomes.
• Line manage a team of IQAs to ensure consistent and effective internal quality assurance processes across all programmes.
• Use a strong understanding of EIF requirements—particularly for apprenticeships—to drive quality and compliance.
• Possess in-depth experience with the quality assurance processes of regulated qualifications and awarding bodies.
• Foster high standards and continuous improvement, putting the learner experience at the centre of all activity.
• Lead quality system design and improvement initiatives while actively supporting professional development and team performance.
• Work cross-functionally to embed consistent, high-quality practices that enhance learner outcomes and overall organisational effectiveness.
• Lead and manage quality across multi-site operations, ensuring scalable and consistent approaches across the organisation.

The Person

• Recent experience working for an independent training provider with 500+ learners
• Previously held a quality-based role with strategic responsibility
• Experience leading a team of 20 or more trainers/instructors
• Experience managing multi-site delivery operations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling business with a growth-oriented mindset
• Proven track record in driving learner experience and outcomes, not just compliance