Quality & Compliance Lead (Ofsted & Audit Readiness)

National Skills Agency Ltd

Sheffield

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Head office near Sheffield

Job summary

National Skills Agency Ltd. seeks an experienced Quality and Compliance Manager to provide strategic leadership for quality assurance and regulatory compliance across apprenticeship and funded provision.

The postholder will act as Ofsted Nominee, leading inspection, audit and assurance activity, using data and feedback to drive improvement and strong learner outcomes. Hybrid role with Sheffield area head office.

Qualifications

Qualified teaching/training or assessing qualification with IQA and Safeguarding Level 3.
Maths and English at minimum Level 2 or equivalent.
Substantial quality assurance and compliance experience in apprenticeships and funded learning.
Experience leading self-assessment, quality improvement and audit readiness.
Experience as Ofsted Nominee or with awarding organisations and external QA.

Responsibilities

Act as Ofsted Nominee, coordinating inspection readiness and responses to external scrutiny.
Lead the Quality Strategy, self-assessment, SAR and QIP with measurable actions.
Maintain the quality cycle including curriculum reviews, teaching observations and learner voice.
Monitor attendance, progress, off-the-job training, achievement and destinations.
Coach Curriculum Leaders and Tutors to strengthen curriculum intent and impact.
Ensure accurate use of learner management systems and evidence.
Lead apprenticeship assessment standardisation, QA and end-point arrangements.
Oversee safeguarding and Prevent arrangements and escalate concerns.
Maintain quality policies and guidance, embedded through training and supervision.
Provide monthly quality indicator reports to Directors.