Job description
Quality Assurance Lead
Cambridge
£42,000 - £43,000 + Excellent benefits + 35 Days Annual Leave + 28% Pension
Are you an experienced assessor and internal quality assurer with a strong background in apprenticeship and vocational training?
Do you want to lead on driving high standards, quality improvement, and compliance across work-based learning programmes?
This educational institution is renowned for delivering top-tier training in construction and motor vehicle trades. With a strong emphasis on quality and learner outcomes, they are committed to preparing apprentices to thrive in industry.
As a Quality Assurance Lead, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring exceptional standards across apprenticeship provision. You'll lead on internal quality assurance (IQA), mentor and develop assessors, support curriculum innovation, and play a key role in employer engagement and learner success.
You will manage Trainer Assessors, coordinate End Point Assessments, and maintain robust audit and compliance trails to satisfy awarding bodies and drive continual improvement. You'll also act as a liaison with employers and awarding bodies to ensure every learner journey is delivered to the highest standard.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified IQA to take a leading role in shaping the future of vocational education and make a meaningful difference to learners and industry partners alike.
The Role:
Lead IQA processes and ensure awarding body compliance
Manage and mentor Trainer Assessors and IQAs
Coordinate EPA and EQA activity
Drive quality improvements across apprenticeship programmes
Support curriculum development and employer engagement
The Person:
Holds a Level 3 Assessor qualification (TAQA, A1 or equivalent)
Holds an IQA qualification
Experienced in quality monitoring and work-based learning
Has recent experience in assessing and vocational teaching
Excellent understanding of apprenticeship standards and compliance
