Independent Chair - Quality Assurance Committee

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in scaffold training seeks an Independent Chairperson for its Quality Assurance Committee based in Swindon. This voluntary role includes leading strategic meetings, ensuring high governance standards, and expanding committee membership. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and quality assurance expertise whilst being committed to impartiality.

Qualifications

• Experienced in academic leadership or senior executive roles in non-aligned bodies.
• Knowledge of vocational training and quality assurance preferred.
• Commitment to ethical standards and impartial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance Committee with strategic direction.
• Chair meetings and foster inclusive decision-making.
• Act as an ambassador and report to the CISRS Board.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitation

Education

Academic leadership experience

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Independent Chair - Quality Assurance Committee, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client:

Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS)

Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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 are 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 or a senior executive/trustee of a non-aligned vocational centre/awarding body or regulator (not construction or associated sector) for at least two years.
• Working knowledge of funding and approval processes including DFE, IfATE / Skills for England, and other devolved authorities.
• Exceptional leadership and facilitation skills to inspire and unite diverse stakeholders.
• Expertise or knowledge in quality assurance, training, or assessment within vocational learning.
• Unwavering commitment to impartiality, fairness, and the highest ethical standards.

Closing date for applications: Friday 4th July