Lead IQA Manager for Apprenticeships & Quality Systems

Make UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Meal service on site

Health cover

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Life assurance

Job summary

Make UK seeks an experienced Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Manager to lead and continually improve quality systems within Apprenticeships provision. The role ensures programmes meet standards set by awarding bodies, regulatory bodies, and internal benchmarks.

The ideal candidate will have a background in technical/engineering education and a strong track record in quality assurance, with the ability to drive compliance across multiple organisations and deliver robust QA documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical/engineering setting.
• Strong background in education, particularly in Apprenticeships and Higher Education.
• Demonstrated experience liaising with awarding organisations and regulatory bodies.
• Deep understanding of Ofsted, awarding body regulations, and sector compliance.
• Skilled in the design and execution of robust quality assurance systems.
• Exceptional 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, ensuring compliance with the latest teaching and learning standards.

Skills

Centre coordination

Awarding bodies liaison

QA systems design

Ofsted compliance

Curriculum support

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

Higher Education

Apprenticeships

Job description

Make UK seeks an experienced Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Manager to lead and continually improve quality systems within Apprenticeships provision. The role ensures programmes meet standards set by awarding bodies, regulatory bodies, and internal benchmarks.

The ideal candidate will have a background in technical/engineering education and a strong track record in quality assurance, with the ability to drive compliance across multiple organisations and deliver robust QA documentation.