Quality Assurance Lead

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cambridge seeks a Quality Assurance Lead to oversee high standards in apprenticeship training. This role involves managing internal quality assurance processes, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with awarding bodies. The successful candidate will have proven experience in vocational education and a strong commitment to enhancing learner outcomes.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

35 Days Annual Leave

28% Pension

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Assessor qualification.
• Holds an IQA qualification.
• Experienced in quality monitoring and work-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead IQA processes and ensure awarding body compliance.
• Mentor and manage Trainer Assessors and IQAs.
• Coordinate End Point Assessments and drive quality improvements.

Skills

Quality Monitoring

Compliance

Curriculum Development

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 Assessor qualification (TAQA, A1 or equivalent)

IQA qualification

Job description

Quality Assurance Lead

Cambridge
£42,000 - £43,000 + Excellent benefits + 35 Days Annual Leave + 28% Pension

Are you an experienced assessor and internal quality assurer with a strong background in apprenticeship and vocational training?

Do you want to lead on driving high standards, quality improvement, and compliance across work-based learning programmes?

This educational institution is renowned for delivering top-tier training in construction and motor vehicle trades. With a strong emphasis on quality and learner outcomes, they are committed to preparing apprentices to thrive in industry.

As a Quality Assurance Lead, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring exceptional standards across apprenticeship provision. You'll lead on internal quality assurance (IQA), mentor and develop assessors, support curriculum innovation, and play a key role in employer engagement and learner success.

You will manage Trainer Assessors, coordinate End Point Assessments, and maintain robust audit and compliance trails to satisfy awarding bodies and drive continual improvement. You'll also act as a liaison with employers and awarding bodies to ensure every learner journey is delivered to the highest standard.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified IQA to take a leading role in shaping the future of vocational education and make a meaningful difference to learners and industry partners alike.

The Role:

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  Lead IQA processes and ensure awarding body compliance
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  Manage and mentor Trainer Assessors and IQAs
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  Coordinate EPA and EQA activity
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  Drive quality improvements across apprenticeship programmes
• 
  Support curriculum development and employer engagement

The Person:

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  Holds a Level 3 Assessor qualification (TAQA, A1 or equivalent)
• 
  Holds an IQA qualification
• 
  Experienced in quality monitoring and work-based learning
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  Has recent experience in assessing and vocational teaching
• 
  Excellent understanding of apprenticeship standards and compliance