IQA Manager — Part-Time Quality Lead for Apprenticeships

Make UK; Nechells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Meal service on site

Flexible hours

Health cover

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Life assurance

Volunteer day

Job summary

Make UK is seeking an experienced IQA Manager for our Apprenticeships provision in Aston, Birmingham. This part-time role (4 days/week) leads quality systems and ensures programmes meet standards set by awarding bodies and regulators.

Responsibilities include coordinating centre activities with multiple awarding organisations, overseeing IQA and BTEC processes, and driving continuous quality improvements across the curriculum and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical/engineering environments.
• Background in Apprenticeships and Higher Education.
• Liaising with awarding organisations and regulatory bodies.
• In-depth understanding of Ofsted and sector compliance.
• Design and execution of robust quality assurance systems.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Centre Coordinator for multiple awarding organisations (e.g. EAL, Pearson, City & Guilds, ILM).
• Serve as the main liaison with awarding bodies, managing all compliance, monitoring, and accreditation activities.
• Oversee the BTEC and workshop IQA processes.
• Support the RPL team in identifying cost efficiencies.
• Ensure delivery meets Ofsted, awarding body, and internal quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and review quality assurance policies and documentation.
• Manage learner registration, certification, and records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and lead standardisation meetings to maintain consistency and best practices.
• Monitor and review assessment and verification processes, including Assessor and IQA observations.
• Maintain accurate, auditable records for all quality assurance and certification activities.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to curriculum managers and delivery teams.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Quality systems

Education

Apprenticeships qualifications

Higher Education qualifications

Job description

Make UK is seeking an experienced IQA Manager for our Apprenticeships provision in Aston, Birmingham. This part-time role (4 days/week) leads quality systems and ensures programmes meet standards set by awarding bodies and regulators.

Responsibilities include coordinating centre activities with multiple awarding organisations, overseeing IQA and BTEC processes, and driving continuous quality improvements across the curriculum and delivery teams.