Training Qualifications UK - Leadership and Management End-Point Assessor

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Training Qualifications UK – Leadership and Management End-Point Assessor

Apply time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 9, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id R6948

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK , we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Training Qualifications UK – Leadership and Management End-Point Assessor

Permanent Full-time

Location: Remote / Nationwide coverage

Reports to: Learning and Management End-Point Assessment Lead

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000

Line management responsibilities: No

Closing date: 08/08/2025

**Application Instructions:

Please apply directly to Training Qualifications UK – Leadership and Management End-Point Assessor

Applications submitted to AQA will be referred back to the sender**

For any queries relating to this role, please contact the Training Qualifications UK directly on the following email address: recruitment@tquk.org .

Overview

Training Qualifications UK is the fastest-growing Awarding Organisation in the UK, and a market leading End-Point Assessment Organisation. We work with over 500 schools, colleges, universities, and training providers across the world to provide qualification certificates, endorsements, and apprenticeships to over 150,000 learners.

What’s the secret to our success? Simply put, we do things differently here!

The role of an Apprenticeship End-Point Assessor is to provide independent, fair, reliable and consistent assessment services to Training Qualifications UK customers working with Apprenticeship Standards. End-Point Assessors are required to use assessment experience with robust and relevant industry knowledge to form judgements and grading decisions upon completing various assessment activities, which test the apprentices’ occupational competency.

This role requires someone who is flexible in their approach to all tasks, with the independence to travel as and when the business requires. Also has exceptional assessment abilities coupled with the ability to act with integrity and impartiality. The successful post holder will not only be responsible for delivering an agreed caseload of End-Point Assessments, but will also undertake internal quality assurance based tasks and support with the delivery of training and support to external customers. The sector’s that fall within this role to be assessed are:

• Operations Departmental Manager and Operations Manager Level 5

• Team Leader / Supervisor Level 3

Desirable

• Senior Leader Level 7

• Associate Project Manager Level 4

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned caseload to ensure all stages of the end-point assessment journey are completed timely and to the expected standard.

• Deliver outstanding end-point assessment services to assigned apprentices and employers.

• Undertake end-point assessment activities with integrity and impartiality to offer all apprentices and employers a fair, reliable, unbiased, and consistent assessment experience.

• Produce accurate, appropriate, and well-informed assessment feedback/written reports to validate assessment decisions using the correct and as required regulatory paperwork and appropriate systems.

• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of apprenticeship standards and assessment plans relevant to the sector areas as listed above.

• Engage with internal quality assurance processes, undertaking the role as internal quality assurer as required.

• Actively participate in, and as required, lead moderation, standardisation and development activities and meetings.

• As necessary, support the development and delivery of training for freelance associate End-Point Assessors and other external customers to aid a successful end-point assessment experience for all apprentices.

• Be responsible for maintaining your ongoing CPD relevant to assessment and internal quality assurance practices, the wider apprenticeship landscape and the industry for which you assess.

• Contribute where required to the review and growth of new assessment material and learning resources.

• Develop and maintain an understanding of Training Qualifications UK internal policies andprocesses, and always adhere to them.

• Adhere to the highest possible quality standards relating to assessment practice and report any suspected or actualised breach of confidentiality or malpractice/ maladministration to Training Qualifications UK.

• Proactively recognise and deal with any developmental actions to manage risk accordingly.

• Adhere to high levels of confidentiality in relation to apprentices, approved centres and employers with whom Training Qualifications UK work with.

• Provide advice and responses to questions and queries relating to the specified apprenticeship standards and sector

• Requirement to travel and have access to own transport with an ability/willingness to travel as the business needs.

Other Responsibilities

• As necessary, assist with complaints and/or assessment discrepancies using expert knowledge to conclude the case, acting as an authoritative voice in cases where consensus cannot be reached.

• Liaise with other departments to facilitate a smooth customer experience and journey.

• Be aware of conflicts of interest and report associated risks.

• Engage with any Training Qualifications UK communications, such as internal updates, newsletters, policy updates or centre information.

• Support the screening and/or interview of potential End-Point Assessors/IQAs to verify expertise and qualification attainment meet industry requirement(s).

• Assist with investigations into potential malpractice where sector expertise is required to draw sound conclusions about the case.

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Holds a minimum of 2 years’ experience within the specialist vocational sector.

• Ability to assess Operations Departmental Manager / Operations Manager Level 5 / Team Leader / Supervisor Standard.

• Have current knowledge of the regulatory framework and other regulatory and legislative requirements such as safeguarding, Prevent, equality, diversity and inclusion and health and safety.

• Hold a relevant Assessor qualification (D32/33, A1, TAQA equivalent) or EPA qualification with robust knowledge of assessment practice and techniques, including proficiency in remote assessment tools.

• Functional Skills Level 2 English and maths qualifications held (or equivalent).

• Experienced in assessing work-based learning.

• Sound IT and digital literacy skills with proven experience of working with various Microsoft packages.

• Experience in producing clear, accurate and concise written reports, including remarks/enquiries about results.

• Experience in organising and processing internal quality assurance practices; sampling of evidence; making judgements and providing constructive developmental feedback.

• Ability to provide clear and accurate IQA actions and follow up on these for a timely resolution.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with substantive experience in providing supportive, concise feedback.

• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.

• Evidence up-to-date sector knowledge and evidence of relevant CPD.

• Be prepared to work in a regulated environment and be comfortable working to set standard operating procedures.

• Ability to work flexibly, adapt to different environments and solve problems independently.

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Relevant vocational qualification around leadership and management (standard specific).

• Hold a relevant leadership and management qualification, at least a Level 7 (or equivalent) or have significant occupational experience of more than 7 years as a manager or leader.

• Experience in project management delivery.

• Hold a relevant Internal Quality Assurer Qualification (D34, V1).

• Hold or working towards an External Quality Assurer Qualification.

• Experience in assessing work-based learning.

• Experience in using EPA or bespoke software.

• Ideally, the assessor will be an experienced professional manager and hold a relevant professional membership, such as The Institute of Leadership and Management (TILM) or Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Key Characteristics

Here are just a few of the essential soft skills you will need to successfully join our team:

• Ability to recognise change and improvement requirements and offer a solution driven approach;

• Be confident and ambitious with a “can do, will do” attitude;

• Be able to develop rapid and long-lasting rapport with team members, customers and stakeholders;

• Be well motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work on your own initiative as well as a part of a wider team;

• Be able to keep an eye on the bigger picture and appreciate where your role fits into the business;

• Be passionate about education and the opportunities that it brings;

• Present a positive and professional image of Training Qualifications UK at all times;

• Have a willingness to learn;

• Be courteous; and

• Be willing to put the team first.

Key Benefits

• Training, Qualifications & Apprenticeships. It’s what we do!

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (33 in total).

• Additional annual leave day each year, after 2 years of continuous service (up to 28 days).

• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday.

• Annual Loyalty Bonus.

• Annual salary review.

• Bupa healthcare benefits.

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• NEST pension.

• Cycle-to-work scheme.

• A positive and supportive working environment.

• Comprehensive onboarding.

• A workplace that supports a healthy work/life balance.

*We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Should you require any additional support during the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us so we can assist you.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place.

Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees.

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For more information please contact:
opportunities@aqa.org.uk

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About Us

AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. Our purpose is to advance education by helping students and teachers to realise their potential. As part of AQA, you’ll very quickly appreciate the determination and unwavering passion to deliver this goal in everything we do. To help drive these ambitions, AQA invests in the development of its people by offering a range of professional development and learning opportunities leading to over 50% of our permanent roles being filled internally.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have any requirements for reasonable adjustments in relation to the application, interview or the prospective job, please contact Faye Harrison (she/her) at fharrison@aqa.org.uk or on 07813 724161. We are asking for this information to make the process as equitable as possible for each candidate.Please note that Faye will not be able to assist you with enquiries regarding Temporary vacancies or non-recruitment enquiries.If you have query regarding Temporary vacancies, please contact: temprecruit@aqa.org.uk

Smart Working

We’re operating a smart working model. This allows for our colleagues to work from two days a week in one of our offices across England.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

A QA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone – regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background – is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Conflict of Interest

Please note that due to the confidential nature of our work, we are unable to employ people for our temporary roles who are currently a candidate for Key Stage 4 and 5 public examinations.

Safeguarding

AQA is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. We’re dedicated to reducing the risk of employing or contracting any person intent on abusing their position of trust, along with identifying and responding to any incident of alleged abuse from its employees or associates fairly and swiftly.

For more information on safeguarding at AQA please visit the AQA website here .

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