Independent Chair - Quality Assurance Committee

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the scaffolding industry seeks an Independent Chairperson for the CISRS Quality Assurance Committee. In this voluntary role, you will guide the committee towards strategic excellence, ensuring high training standards and quality assurance within the industry, while collaboratively leading a diverse group of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of academic leadership.
• Working knowledge of funding and approval processes.
• Expertise in quality assurance, training, or assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CISRS Quality Assurance Committee meetings.
• Inspire leadership and facilitate decision-making.
• Report to the CISRS Board on committee activities.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Quality Assurance

Ethical Standards

Education

Minimum Department Head of a Non-aligned Vocational Centre

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Client:

Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS)

Location:

england, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Independent Chairperson – CISRS Quality Assurance Committee

The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) sets the gold standard for scaffold training, recognised and trusted by industry leaders like CLC, NASC, CSCS, Build UK, NFB, UNITE, and top scaffold systems manufacturers. With over 63,000 CISRS card holders in the UK and 20,000+ OSTS card holders globally, CISRS has driven safety, quality, and innovation in the scaffolding sector since the 1960s.

Join us as the Independent Chairperson of the CISRS Quality Assurance Committee and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this dynamic industry, ensuring safety and quality is at the heart of the scaffolding and access industry.

Voluntary Role (Expenses Paid)

Quarterly Meetings

Role Overview:

As Chairperson, you will lead with vision, steering the CISRS Quality Assurance Committee to ensure robust governance, strategic excellence and collaborative success. You’ll inspire meaningful dialogue, guide critical decisions, and champion the committee’s mission to uphold world-class training standards, reporting directly to the CISRS Board.

Key Responsibilities:

● Inspire leadership by setting the strategic direction for the Committee.

● Chair engaging, impactful meetings with clear agendas.

● Foster fair, inclusive decision-making, ensuring quorum and consensus.

● Cast the deciding vote in tiebreakers with confidence and clarity.

● Act as the Committee’s ambassador, delivering compelling reports to the CISRS Board.

● Drive the creation and review of dynamic annual reports and updates.

● Strategically expand the Committee by inviting key members or observers.

Skills & Experience:

● Academic leadership at minimum department head of a non-aligned vocational centre (not construction or associated sector) for a minimum of two years.

● Working knowledge of funding and approval processes including DFE, IfATE / Skills for England and all other devolved authorities.

● Exceptional leadership and facilitation skills to inspire and unite diverse stakeholders.

● Expertise in quality assurance, training, or assessment within vocational learning.

● Unwavering commitment to impartiality, fairness, and the highest ethical standards.

Please send CV and covering letter to our retained consultant - Simon Bell - Adjacency Executive Search - Closing date for applications will be Friday 4th July