Quality & Compliance Lead: OFSTED & Audit Excellence

Unicorn Recruitment Limited; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Unicorn Recruitment Limited is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to join the Senior Management Team and ensure high quality across all training centres. You will lead audits and ensure regulatory compliance within the apprenticeship framework.

The role requires leading OFSTED readiness, CPD development for trainers, and continuous improvement across the organisation. Salary is up to £31,000 with holidays, expenses and pension.

Qualifications

• Experience leading OFSTED inspections with minimum grade 2.
• Recognised Teaching Qualification (PTLLS/CTLLS/DTLLS).
• Internal Verifier award (D34 / V1 / IQA).
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English.
• Experience with both paper-based and e-portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of SFA funding compliance.
• Ability to lead CPD and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement through self-assessment and quality improvement plans.
• Analyse achievement rates and data to drive Quality Improvement Plans and SAR.
• Lead and coordinate OFSTED visits.
• Carry out internal quality audits across contractual paperwork.
• Strategically lead CPD of trainers/assessors and verifiers to achieved outstanding grades.
• Lead External Quality Assurance/Verification visits with awarding bodies.
• Manage standardisation meetings for Internal Quality Assurers/Verifiers and assessors.
• Oversee reaccreditation processes (Matrix, IIP) and other quality measures.
• Update staff induction processes to be standardised and fit for purpose.
• Complete risk assessments for PREVENT and Safeguarding; ensure staff trained.

Skills

Leadership

Audit management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Education

PTLLS/CTLLS/DTLLS teaching qualifications

Internal Verifier award (D34 / V1 / IQA)

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Job description

Unicorn Recruitment Limited is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to join the Senior Management Team and ensure high quality across all training centres. You will lead audits and ensure regulatory compliance within the apprenticeship framework.

The role requires leading OFSTED readiness, CPD development for trainers, and continuous improvement across the organisation. Salary is up to £31,000 with holidays, expenses and pension.