Quality Assurance Manager – Awarding Organisation (Vocational Education) Full Time

Quality Assurance Manager – Awarding Organisation (Vocational Education)

On-site: Rotherham, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £35,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Description

We create valuable, cutting-edge qualifications for FE Colleges, Private Training Providers, Schools, Employers, and many other organisations both in the UK and overseas. Focus Awards is actively looking for an organised, efficient, and personable Quality Assurance Manager with strong, demonstrable experience as a qualified EQA in the Sports, Recreation, and/or Hair and Beauty Sectors.

This is a full-time position, based primarily at the Head Office in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. However, depending on the successful candidate’s location, remote working with occasional travel to the office in Rotherham may be considered.

Qualifications Required

• Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) (or equivalent, e.g. ENTO Unit V2 / D35)
• Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF)
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent assessing qualification)
• Master’s Degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. Sport, Beauty, or related discipline)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Clean Driving Licence

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance Operations – Oversee and deliver all quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards. This includes centre approval and monitoring, EQA allocation and performance management, external quality assurance activity, assessment quality and consistency, and the management of sanctions, appeals, and malpractice/maladministration investigations.
• Governance and Compliance – Maintain and develop QA policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring audit readiness and alignment with regulatory expectations. Lead on regulatory audits, self-assessment, and the management of Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations.
• Stakeholder and EQA Management – Recruit, train, standardise, and manage EQAs, ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery. Provide guidance and support to centres and internal teams, and ensure clear, timely reporting and communication across all QA activity.
• Development, Delivery and Continuous Improvement – Contribute to qualification development, business growth, and centre engagement. Lead CPD, standardisation, QA events, and continuous improvement activity, and represent the organisation where required to support quality, compliance, and service delivery.

To apply for the Quality Assurance Manager role based in Rotherham, please send a copy of your CV along with a short covering note outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role, using the apply button provided.