Quality Assurer (IQA)
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Remote |
| Area | Home Based, Choose Job Type |
| Sector | QualityAssessors/Coaches/Trainers/Tutors |
| Salary | £32,000 - £36,000 |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Oliver Mehlman |
| Consultant Email | info@nationalskillsagency.co.uk |
| Telephone | 020 3953 1984 |
| Job Ref | OM/HOSIQA |
- Description
- Role Outline:
Our amazing client are looking for an experienced IQA (Internal Quality Assurer)to join them and make a real difference within the world of vocational training We're on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support our clients Hospitality Vocational Trainers and provide support for Level 7 Management and Level 3 HR Apprenticeships.
About the Quality Assurer role:
As a Quality Assurer, you'll play a crucial role in monitoring and evaluating assessment activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and identifying potential risks. Your keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills will be put to great use as you conduct sampling interventions, evaluate evidence, and prepare comprehensive IQA (Internal Quality Assurance) reports. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of the training programs through identifying themes and participating in Quality Development initiatives.
Some of your duties will include:
- Conducting sampling interventions to monitor assessment activities throughout the learner journey, from the initial stages to the gateway, based on identified risk factors.
- Evaluating the validity, authenticity, reliability, and sufficiency of assessment and progress evidence.
- Preparing comprehensive IQA (Internal Quality Assurance) reports following each sampling intervention and sharing the findings.
- Identifying and reporting sampling themes that indicate areas of risk or good practice for further investigation.
- Monitoring compliance with ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) regulations through sampling activities.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of catch-up plans for learners and providing support when necessary.
- Providing clear and timely communication to Vocational Trainers to address actions and ensure timely closure.
- Identifying non-compliance areas and promptly escalate them to the Quality Manager or Head of Centre.
- Utilising end point assessment platforms to refer apprentices for their EPA (End Point Assessment) in a compliant and accurate manner.
- Processing APA (Accredited Prior Achievement) and RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) components and qualifications.
- Identify themes and contribute to Quality Development initiatives to ensure continuous improvement in delivery consistency.
About you:
- You should have previous experience in a Quality role within a vocational training organisation
- Holding a Level 4 TAQA qualification or equivalent
- As well as a Level 5 or higher management qualification.
- Hands-on experience in Hospitality Management, managing areas such as front and back of house (i.e. Housekeeping, Front Office, or Conference & Events)
- Exposure to HR scenarios in your hospitality background would be advantageous too.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.
Benefits:
- Flexible working options to ensure you can maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Medical benefits, including a private healthcare cash plan and dental insurance
- A range of employee assistance and well-being programs, including GP access, discounts and more to support your overall wellness
- Exciting company events
- 33 days of holiday as standard, increasing with long service, and we even have a buy-and-sell scheme
- Up to 9% company pension contributions
- Enhanced sick pay and life insurance coverage.
Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
