Quality Assurance Specialist
Posted 1 day ago by DiverseJobsMatter
£33,533 Per year
Fixed-Term
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Quality Assurer role is a fixed-term contract position focused on ensuring assessment quality and compliance within the public sector. The position involves guiding End Point Assessors and conducting quality assurance activities to uphold standards. The role is remote and offers an opportunity to contribute to national professional development. Candidates will be expected to manage quality assurance processes effectively while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct quality assurance sampling activities in line with the organisation's quality strategy.
- Perform audit checks and observations (remote and in-person) on assessments and invigilation practices.
- Support with appeals and investigations as required.
- Gather structured, inclusive feedback from apprentices and employers to drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain oversight of sector quality through accurate management of the Sector Quality Tracker.
- Provide guidance to EPAs on assessment methodology and ensure compliance with quality assurance frameworks.
- Monitor and manage automated QA systems to maintain appropriate sampling rates based on EPA performance status (RAG rated).
Key Skills:
- Relevant assessing qualification (e.g., CAVA).
- Internal Quality Assurer qualification (e.g., IQA).
- Appropriate sector-specific occupational qualifications.
- Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths.
- Proven experience working under pressure to targets and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Previous QA experience within work-based learning or the education sector.
Salary (Rate): £33,533 yearly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Quality Assurer – Public Sector (Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Remote
Salary: £33,533 per annum
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Sector: Public Sector / Quality Assurance
About the Role
Our client, a national awarding organisation, is recruiting a Quality Assurer to support end-point assessment (EPA) standards across the public sector. This role involves ensuring assessment quality and compliance while providing guidance to End Point Assessors (EPAs) on applying standards and criteria effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct quality assurance sampling activities in line with the organisation's quality strategy.
- Perform audit checks and observations (remote and in-person) on assessments and invigilation practices.
- Support with appeals and investigations as required.
- Gather structured, inclusive feedback from apprentices and employers to drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain oversight of sector quality through accurate management of the Sector Quality Tracker.
- Provide guidance to EPAs on assessment methodology and ensure compliance with quality assurance frameworks.
- Monitor and manage automated QA systems to maintain appropriate sampling rates based on EPA performance status (RAG rated).
Candidate Profile
Essential:
- Relevant assessing qualification (e.g., CAVA).
- Internal Quality Assurer qualification (e.g., IQA).
- Appropriate sector-specific occupational qualifications.
- Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths.
- Proven experience working under pressure to targets and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Previous QA experience within work-based learning or the education sector.
Why Join Our Client
This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to professional development on a national scale. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, enhanced leave, community engagement, and a supportive, inclusive working culture.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our client is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, aligning internal practices with the diverse needs of learners and partners. Team feedback plays a critical role in shaping inclusive strategies and securing a sustainable, people-focused future.