Internal Verifier

Mencap; United States; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap is seeking an experienced Internal Verifier (IV) to ensure learners receive a high-quality, consistent learning experience. The role involves coaching tutors, conducting internal QA, and supporting standardisation across programmes.

This 12‑month fixed-term contract is full time (37.5 hours/week) and based from home, with travel across services for verification. There is potential for a permanent role following the initial contract.

Qualifications

• Experience of internal verification and QA within education, training or skills provision.
• Strong understanding of assessment and verification practices.
• Ability to coach and positively influence tutors and assessors.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Internal Quality Assurance (IV) activities and sampling.
• Reviewing assessment decisions to ensure fairness, consistency and compliance.
• Supporting and developing tutors and assessors through constructive feedback and coaching.
• Leading standardisation activities and sharing best practice.
• Supporting external quality assurance visits and audits.
• Identifying opportunities to improve quality and learner outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate quality assurance records and documentation.

Skills

Quality assurance

Coaching

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Education

D32/33 Assessor Qualification

V1 Internal Verifier Qualification

TAQA Level 4 Award in Internal QA

TAQA Level 4 Award in Internal QA of Assessment

Job description

Are you passionate about quality in education and supporting others to deliver their best? We're looking for an experienced Internal Verifier (IV) to join our team and help ensure learners receive a high-quality, consistent learning experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively with tutors and assessors, providing guidance, support and quality assurance across our programmes. If you enjoy coaching others, sharing best practice and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent. It is full time (37.5 hours per week) Monday - Friday. The role is based from home with expected travel across all services to conduct verification activity.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Carrying out Internal Quality Assurance (IV) activities and sampling.
• Reviewing assessment decisions to ensure they are fair, consistent and compliant.
• Supporting and developing tutors and assessors through constructive feedback and coaching.
• Leading standardisation activities and sharing best practice.
• Supporting external quality assurance visits and audits.
• Identifying opportunities to improve quality and learner outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate quality assurance records and documentation.

What Will You Bring?

Essential Qualifications

• D32/33 Assessor Qualification (or equivalent).
• V1 Internal Verifier Qualification (or equivalent).
• Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance (TAQA).
• Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.

Experience and Skills

• Experience of internal verification and quality assurance within education, training or skills provision.
• A strong understanding of assessment and verification practices.
• The ability to support, coach and positively influence tutors and assessors.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly and supportive team.
• Play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Make a real difference to learner achievement and outcomes.
• Access opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Benefit from the possibility of a permanent role following the initial 12-month contract.

Further information about the role and its requirements can be found in the job description.

If you're an experienced IV with a passion for quality, continuous improvement and helping learners succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

This vacancy closes on Sunday 1st November, with first stage interviews taking place week commencing 9th November.

Mencap operates a blind recruitment process, your CV will not be available until interview.