At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage internal quality assurance processes in training and assessment.
- Company: Dynamic organisation committed to quality and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: 42 days annual leave, private healthcare, and performance-based bonuses.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality assurance in education and training.
- Qualifications: Experience as an IQA with relevant qualifications in education and engineering.
The predicted salary is between 40990 - 40990 £ per year.
Location: Hull (with travel to additional sites as required)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £40,990 per annum
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Lead Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to organise, manage, and maintain internal quality assurance processes across the organisation's training and assessment provision. The successful candidate will ensure assessment decisions are fair, valid, reliable, and consistent, while ensuring compliance with the requirements of awarding organisations including EAL, City & Guilds, ECITB, TWI, JTL (CompEx), and Pearson Edexcel Higher National Programmes. This role plays a key part in embedding a strong culture of quality throughout the organisation, supporting IQAs, assessors, and trainers, and driving continuous improvement across learning and assessment activities.
Please note that Apprenticeship End Point Assessment provision sits separately to this role and is managed independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate internal quality assurance activity across the organisation.
- Maintain effective internal quality assurance systems and processes.
- Ensure assessment decisions are fair, consistent, valid, and compliant with awarding body standards.
- Support and guide IQAs, assessors, and trainers to maintain high standards of delivery and assessment.
- Lead standardisation meetings and quality improvement activities.
- Monitor quality performance and implement continuous improvement actions where required.
- Prepare for and support external quality assurance activities and inspections.
- Ensure compliance with awarding organisation requirements and regulatory standards.
- Promote and embed a positive culture of quality across the training provision.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience in a similar position within an education or training environment, ideally with an engineering background.
Essential Criteria
- Recognised Internal Quality Assurance qualification (e.g. Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice or equivalent).
- Teaching qualification.
- Engineering trade discipline qualification to a minimum Level 3.
- Significant experience as an IQA within a training provider environment.
- Strong knowledge of awarding organisation requirements and external quality assurance processes.
- Experience of leading standardisation and quality improvement activities.
- Strong craft and technical skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel between sites is required.
What's on Offer
- 42 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (7 days to be reserved for the Christmas shutdown period between Christmas and New Year).
- Pension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 7% employer contribution.
- Private healthcare (following a qualifying period).
- Life insurance (4x annual salary).
- Annual company performance-based bonus.
- Branded workwear.
- Ongoing continuous professional development opportunities.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives, including a wellness programme, cycle-to-work scheme, and health checks.
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:15pm
Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
A degree of flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business.
Safeguarding & Inclusion
Our valued client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and staff. All successful applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. They are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds.
Lead Internal Quality Assurer in Hessle employer: Prestige Recruitment Specialists
As a Lead Internal Quality Assurer in Hull, you will join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises quality and continuous improvement in training and assessment. With an impressive benefits package including 42 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and a strong commitment to employee development, this role offers a supportive work culture that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. The company is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, ensuring that all employees feel respected and valued while making a meaningful impact in the education sector.
Contact Details:
Prestige Recruitment Specialists Recruitment Team
