Remote External Quality Assurer - Vocational Engineering

S Knights Recruitment; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible UK location

Part-time options

Occasional travel to Chorley

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment is seeking an experienced External Quality Assurer (EQA) for a remote, UK-wide role with occasional travel to centres and Chorley. You will manage a remote caseload, perform risk-based sampling, and provide constructive feedback to centres to uphold high quality standards.

Candidates with an External Quality Assurance qualification or working towards one, plus strong vocational education experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction or related sectors, are

Qualifications

• A recognised External Quality Assurance qualification, or be actively working towards one.
• Strong experience within vocational education, qualifications, assessment or quality assurance.
• Engineering and/or Manufacturing occupational experience would be highly desirable.
• Construction or related vocational background will also be considered.
• Knowledge of Ofqual Conditions of Recognition and regulated qualification requirements.
• Experience providing constructive challenge and agreeing improvement actions with centres.
• Excellent report-writing skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confidence handling challenging conversations while remaining fair, professional and independent.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a remote caseload effectively.
• Experience with apprenticeships, apprenticeship reforms or complex assessment methods would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to centres and the Chorley office.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, evidence-based assurance across an allocated portfolio of centres.
• Undertake risk-based sampling and monitoring and identify areas for improvement.
• Agree action plans and provide clear feedback to support centres in maintaining high standards.
• Produce accurate, evidence-based EQA reports with findings and recommendations.
• Participate in standardisation and moderation activities and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

External QA

Vocational education

Engineering/Manufacturing exp

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

External QA qualification (or in progress)

Job description

S Knights Recruitment is seeking an experienced External Quality Assurer (EQA) for a remote, UK-wide role with occasional travel to centres and Chorley. You will manage a remote caseload, perform risk-based sampling, and provide constructive feedback to centres to uphold high quality standards.

Candidates with an External Quality Assurance qualification or working towards one, plus strong vocational education experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction or related sectors, are