Quality Assurer - Public Sector

Innovate Awarding, part of the Lifetime Group, is a leading independent national awarding organisation specialising in vocational apprenticeship qualifications.

Responsible for the quality assurance sampling of standards within an occupational area, supporting the End Point Assessors to interpret, understand and apply the standards and assessment requirements the Apprentices are working towards

What will you be doing? 

• Conduct quality assurance sampling activities of EPA assessments in line with the Quality strategy
• Complete audit checks on assessments, across all standards in line with the Quality Strategy
• Support with appeals & investigations
• Carry out Observations of assessment in line with the Quality Strategy remotely or face to face
• Gather structured feedback from Apprentices and Employers using accessible and inclusive methods to ensure continuous improvement Conduct scheduled observations of invigilation activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards and accessibility requirement
• Manage the Sector Quality Tracker to ensure that all EQA organisation standards and our own internal Quality Assurance policies are maintained
• Support EPA’s with assessment methodology remotely or face to face
• Manage and monitor the automated QA system ensuring that sampling percentages are maintained in line with EPA’s RAG status.

What will you bring to the role?

• Assessing qualification (CAVA or equivalent)
• IQA qualification (IQA or equivalent)
• Appropriate sector occupational qualifications
• Functional Skills or equivalent level 2 in Maths, English
• Experience of working in high-demand environments, to targets and tight deadlines
• Strong communication and self-motivation skills
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of operating as a QA within WBL/education environment

Why join Lifetime Group?

There are lots of great reasons to want to work at Lifetime Group, but we think our benefits enhance your experience that little bit more. From enhanced leave packages to flexible working, discounts to community groups, and much more. Explore what being a life-changing person gets you here.

More than just a job

Working for Lifetime Group isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive and progressive culture that is focused on enabling people to fulfil their potential.

We're passionate about empowering individuals and organisations to reach their full potential through innovative learning and development.

Our vision for the future is driven by a simple belief: everyone should have the chance to learn the skills that transform their lives and help them reach their full potential.

This is the world as we see it – and it’s the one that we’ll never stop working towards. It’s a world freed of skills gaps; a world defined by diverse skills, social mobility, empowered people, thriving communities, and sustainable and growing businesses.

It’s with this shared purpose – and through our scale, breadth and influence – that the Lifetime Group is in the strongest position to make this vision a reality, for the people and businesses across the UK that choose and trust us to transform their futures.

Regardless of which brand you join, you’ll become part of a thriving community of people united by a shared purpose. We have an impressive, impactful future ahead – one defined by  skills transformations and making a real difference

A diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce.

As a group, we're committed to broadening the equity, diversity, and inclusion of our workforce and creating a sense of belonging for all. In this way we will better represent those who learn with us and our partners to greater understand and fulfil their needs.

By listening to our emerging diverse workforce, we will agree future goals and priorities as a community. This in turn will help secure a sustainable future for the Group, benefiting not just us but also our partners and those who learn with us

Your experience is invaluable to us, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable recruitment environment for all candidates. We welcome any feedback on how we can enhance our approach to an inclusive process, please feel free to share your ideas with us here:  Your feedback

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