Quality and Compliance Lead (Apprenticeships)

HCRG Care Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Quality and Compliance Lead for their apprenticeship programs. This hybrid role involves managing quality assurance systems, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in work-based learning.

Benefits

Private medical insurance (Bupa)

Free tea, coffee, milk at the base

Discounts, cashback, and vouchers via My Reward Hub

Access to wages as you earn them

Wellbeing support, online and face-to-face

eLearning and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Lead IQA or quality role.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted EIF and apprenticeship standards.
• Experience developing and delivering CPD and training.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality assurance and compliance systems across apprenticeship programmes.
• Conduct internal quality assurance for Leadership and Management qualifications.
• Line manage quality and compliance staff.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Feedback

Education

Recognised IQA qualification

Assessor qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA, D32/D33)

Recognised teaching qualification at Level 3 or above

Tools

BUD

BKSB

Cognassist

Job description

Quality and Compliance Lead (Apprenticeships)

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality and Compliance Lead at HCRG Care Group! The role is part of The Learning Enterprise team, a government-approved apprenticeship training provider for HCRG Care Group and other organizations.

The Quality and Compliance Lead plays a key operational role in maintaining and improving quality across apprenticeship and vocational delivery. The post holder will develop and embed quality assurance systems, oversee internal quality assurance across all programme areas, and ensure a consistent, high-quality learning experience from enrolment to End Point Assessment.

This is a hybrid role based at our Runcorn head office with opportunities for remote work to achieve work-life balance. Travel to services may be required as necessary.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and embed quality assurance and compliance systems across all apprenticeship programmes, ensuring compliance with ESFA funding rules, Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework (EIF), and awarding organisation standards.
• Conduct internal quality assurance for Leadership and Management qualifications, ensuring assessment practices are valid, reliable, and consistent.
• Line manage quality and compliance staff, providing coaching, performance monitoring, and support to ensure high-quality outcomes for learners.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Recognised IQA qualification (e.g., V1, IQA Award, or equivalent)
• Assessor qualification: A1, TAQA, CAVA, D32/D33
• Recognised teaching qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g., AET, PTLLS)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Lead IQA or quality role within work-based learning or apprenticeships
• Experience in IQA for Leadership and Management and Business Support standards
• Line management experience
• Strong understanding of Ofsted EIF, apprenticeship standards, and EPA requirements
• Knowledge of safeguarding and prevent in vocational settings
• Experience developing and delivering CPD and training for assessors and tutors
• Proficiency with digital systems like BUD, BKSB, Cognassist
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and feedback skills
• Willingness to work as DSO or deputy DSO (training provided)

Desirable:

• Experience in FE, training, or apprenticeship environments
• Experience with Healthcare apprenticeships
• Supporting ALS, neurodiversity, or tailored learning
• Participation in Ofsted inspections or EQA audits
• Safeguarding Level 3, Prevent Lead training
• Experience as a safeguarding lead or deputy
• Mental Health First Aider or Neurodiversity Champion

Package and Benefits

Valuable benefits include:

• Salary: £38,500 - £42,500 + pension
• Free tea, coffee, milk at the base
• Private medical insurance (Bupa)
• Discounts, cashback, and vouchers via My Reward Hub
• Access to wages as you earn them
• Wellbeing support, online and face-to-face
• eLearning and professional development opportunities
• Culture of innovation and high standards

About Us

We transform lives through health and care services, established in 2006, working across England with a focus on quality and outcomes. We are committed to diversity and safeguarding, with policies to support inclusive recruitment and safe working practices.

If interested, apply promptly as roles may close early due to popularity.