External Quality Assurer

NCFE
We re seeking an External Quality Assurer (Prep for Life and Work) to join our Quality Assurance Team. The purpose of this role is to ensure quality assurance compliance, to drive a high standard in assessment activities and continuous improvement in practice within our centres so that we can ensure a first-class service which meets the needs of both our customers and learners, supporting market growth and promoting advancement in learning. This role will assess and manage risk and performance of centres and their staff through analysis and review of data and evidence from a variety of sources, including regulators and customers, which forms part of the quality process in order to ensure qualification and regulatory compliance. We d love to hear from you if you hold the following key skills: Relevant subject expert, qualified to at least Level 3 in your chosen sector area Teaching qualification Qualification in external quality assurance or be willing to work towards Qualification in assessment & internal quality assurance Evidence of at least 3 years of working in an educational quality assurance role with knowledge of assessment and external quality assurance principles Knowledge of current developments in education and assessment Understand the trends and changes in assessment practice and the influence and impact of technological advancements Excellent report writing skills Self-motivated and good organisational skills Good communication skills, both verbal and written Read the full job description What will we offer you in return? One of the biggest rewards of a career with NCFE is contributing to our promise to support the delivery of the highest possible quality learning experiences for our learners and for them to achieve the best possible outcomes as a result. You will also have access to a fantastic range of employee benefits and support for your personal and professional development. Benefits include: Company Pension, employer s contribution up to 9% when you contribute 3% Life Assurance (4 x basic salary) £200 personal development allowance per year £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications per year Two hours a month to spend on personal development Free learning resources on our in-house ‘Learning to Grow’ platform Car allowance We also support your health and wellbeing by giving all colleagues access to: A minimum of 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays An additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure A flexible and hybrid approach to working to support a work-life balance Westfield Health Cash Plan worth up to the value of £635 Employee Assistance Programme – including a 24/7 confidential help line and counselling sessions Doctor Line – same day appointments Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement Creating a fairer and more inclusive society is at the core of who we are at NCFE. We’re committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone’s voice to be heard. Our dedicated Diversity and Inclusion team works across our organisation to achieve this. How to apply Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK. Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position. We look forward to learning more about you. Closing Date: Monday 22 May 2023 Interview Date: Thursday 08 June 2023 If successful in this post you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)