Quality Assurance Leader - FE & Prison Education (Hybrid)

National Skills Agency Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

National Skills Agency Ltd invites applications for a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality assurance across Adult Skills, Prison Education and Apprenticeships. Hybrid role with regular travel to delivery sites and an annual salary of £45,000.

The role requires a Level 4 IQA qualification and ongoing professional development in FE or QA. You will drive continuous improvement, oversee quality observations, and ensure compliance with Ofsted and funding rules.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in Leading Internal Quality Assurance (IQA).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development within further education, adult skills or quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the organisation's Quality Strategy.
• Lead the annual quality cycle, including SARs, QIPs and curriculum reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain inspection readiness.
• Oversee teaching, learning and assessment observations across all programmes.
• Coach and support tutors, trainers, assessors and curriculum teams to improve delivery.
• Lead standardisation activities and ensure consistent assessment practices.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted, DfE funding rules, awarding body standards and contractual requirements.
• Maintain quality assurance records and ensure audit readiness.
• Lead internal audits covering delivery, assessment, safeguarding, Prevent and prison education requirements.
• Work with curriculum leads to ensure provision meets learner, employer and sector needs.
• Monitor learner progress, achievement and performance data, identifying areas for improvement.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance learner outcomes and organisational performance.
• Manage relationships with awarding bodies, EPAOs, external quality assurers and contract managers.
• Coordinate external audits, verification visits and assessment quality checks.
• Represent the organisation at sector networks and quality forums.
• Maintain the Quality Risk Register and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver CPD and professional development for tutors, IQAs and managers.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Produce regular quality and performance reports for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs including achievement, progression, employer satisfaction and timely apprenticeship completions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Level 4 IQA qualification

Job description

National Skills Agency Ltd invites applications for a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality assurance across Adult Skills, Prison Education and Apprenticeships. Hybrid role with regular travel to delivery sites and an annual salary of £45,000.

The role requires a Level 4 IQA qualification and ongoing professional development in FE or QA. You will drive continuous improvement, oversee quality observations, and ensure compliance with Ofsted and funding rules.