Internal Quality Assessor - Work Based Learning (Engineering)

Salary: £17,072 - £18,078 (actual) / £34,144 - £36,157 FTE

Hours: 18.5 per week

Contract: Full year, permanent

Annual Leave: 27 days pro-rata

Primary Purpose

* Support the Work Based Learning Manager to maintain high standards of quality and compliance across all learner journeys.

* Drive curriculum development and continuous improvement across work-based programmes.

* Lead Internal Quality Assurance strategies and activities aligned to our client's IQA policies.

* Support the design and management of employer-based training programmes.

* Work with the WBL Manager and Head of Department to ensure a high-quality experience for learners, employers, and staff.

* Line-manage a caseload of Trainer Assessors.

* Lead preparation for external quality assurance and End Point Assessment.

* Contribute to self-assessment and quality improvement planning.

Key Responsibilities

* Ensure compliant learner onboarding, accurate documentation, and effective initial assessment processes.

* Ensure apprentices have robust training plans that drive timely progress and EPA readiness.

* Support the tracking and monitoring of off-the-job training.

* Maintain accurate learner and employer records, including registrations and progression documentation.

* Support timetabling, staff caseload planning, and the development of new apprenticeships and qualifications.

* Maintain auditable tracking systems and up-to-date course files.

* Support recruitment activities, employer events, and open days.

* Conduct developmental observations, mentor Assessors and IQAs, and support improvements in teaching and assessment practice.

* Monitor KPIs, contribute to deep dives, self-assessment, and quality improvement planning.

* Ensure high-quality progress reviews and target setting in collaboration with employers.

* Coordinate End Point Assessments and ensure all gateway requirements are met.

* Support staff competency, CPD, and assessor qualification development.

* Ensure compliance with Smart Assessor and robust induction processes.

* Lead internal verifiers/assessors, allocate and monitor IV caseloads, and lead standardisation and staff training.

* Oversee preparation for EQA visits, implement improvements, and act as centre coordinator with awarding bodies.

* Conduct IQA sampling as required.

Professional Development

* Maintain CPD in line with awarding-body and organisational expectations, and complete all mandatory and role-relevant training.

Business Development

* Maintain strong communication with stakeholders and employers and industry links to promote our client and generate new business.

* Liaise between employers and our client, ensuring referrals reach the correct department.

* Seek and promote work-experience opportunities for learners.

Essential:

* Level 3 vocational qualification and relevant CPD, Level 3 TAQA/Assessing Award, Level 3 IQA Qualification

* Experience training and assessing in FE or work-based learning

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