IQA

Educated Appointments; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected training provider in Manchester is seeking an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to enhance apprenticeship delivery. The role requires proven expertise in quality assurance paired with an IQA qualification. Responsibilities include coordinating quality assurance activities, collecting feedback, and maintaining accurate QA records. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking organization, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in apprenticeship quality assurance.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Adept at analysing data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality assurance activities aligned to internal frameworks.
• Conduct observations and colleague shadowing.
• Collect and analyse feedback.
• Maintain QA records and action plans.
• Produce reports to support management decisions.
• Support external assurance visit preparations.

Skills

IQA qualification

Quality assurance in apprenticeship setting

Understanding of Ofsted regulations

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

IQA qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about driving excellence in apprenticeship delivery?

Do you take pride in ensuring learners receive the highest standards of training and support? This is your opportunity to make a real impact in improving the quality and consistency of apprenticeship provision across a respected and growing training provider.

We’re seeking an experienced Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of apprenticeship delivery. Working closely with the Quality Manager, you’ll support a culture of continuous improvement—ensuring every learner experience meets exceptional standards and contributes to the organisation’s goal of outstanding quality and performance.

This is a Manchester-based opportunity to join a forward-thinking provider known for its commitment to learner success, employer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

As an Internal Quality Assurer, you’ll coordinate and carry out purposeful quality assurance activities that inform, guide, and strengthen apprenticeship delivery. You’ll help shape best practice, support teams through constructive feedback, and provide insight that drives measurable quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct a range of quality assurance activities aligned to internal frameworks
• Carry out observations, sampling, and colleague shadowing to assess delivery quality
• Collect and analyse feedback from learners, employers, and key stakeholders
• Maintain accurate QA records, action plans, and impact evidence
• Identify trends and insights to inform continuous improvement
• Produce timely, high-quality reports to support management decisions
• Support preparations for external quality assurance visits and Ofsted inspection

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Opportunity to shape and improve quality across a respected apprenticeship provider
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• A key role in preparing for Ofsted and other external inspections
• Professional development within a forward-thinking organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package

About You

You’ll bring proven experience in apprenticeship quality assurance, underpinned by an IQA qualification and a proactive, collaborative approach. You’ll be confident in providing constructive feedback, adept at analysing data, and skilled at balancing multiple priorities.

Essential skills and attributes :

• IQA qualification
• Recent experience of quality assurance in an apprenticeship setting
• Strong understanding of Ofsted, EPAO and apprenticeship funding regulations
• Excellent communication, organisation, and analytical skills
• A solution-focused, adaptable approach with strong teamwork and accountability

Safeguarding and Equality

Educated Appointments are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are also committed to equality and diversity. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Interested?

If you’re ready to play a key role in raising standards and driving quality improvement across apprenticeship delivery, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help make a lasting difference in education and training quality.