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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.

This role has a starting salary of 29,498.40 per annum for working 28.8 hours per week. The full time equivalent salary is 36,873 per annum. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and enthusiastic ESOL Programme Lead to lead a busy, dynamic, and growing department that delivers ESOL Skills for Life courses. The provision is delivered face-to-face during the daytime at our Camberley, Guildford, Molesey, and Sunbury Centres. We also offer remote classes in the evening. This position is specifically focused on ESOL Skills for Life, which aims to support learners' integration and practical language skills for daily living, rather than EFL (English as a Foreign Language), which is primarily focused on academic or travel purposes. This post will be based at one of our Centres and can be discussed further at interview. Travel within Surrey to our other centres and venues will be required and there will be occasional evening and weekend work. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role As an ESOL Programme Lead, you will lead ESOL provision in partnership with another ESOL Programme Lead, fostering a motivated and high-performing team culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose. Through clear direction and support, you will enable tutors to deliver consistently high standards across both remote and face-to-face learning. You will also build strong operational links with Admissions and Exams to ensure accurate learner placement through effective Initial Assessment and the smooth, compliant delivery of Trinity ESOL Skills for Life examinations across Surrey. You will be responsible for line managing a team of part-time ESOL tutors. You will champion high-quality, learner-centred provision aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and the service's Quality Framework. By leading, supporting and challenging tutors, you will drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring consistently positive learner outcomes. You will maintain robust quality assurance processes and ensure all provision meets awarding body requirements. Your experience of organising Trinity ESOL Skills for Life exams and implementing effective assessment practices will underpin strong learner progression and achievement. Reporting to the Skills and Employability Manager, you will contribute to the strategic planning and development of a responsive ESOL curriculum. You will shape inclusive and aspirational learning programmes that respond to local and national priorities, enabling adult learners across Surrey to develop skills, confidence and independence. With a clear focus on widening participation, you will ensure provision reaches those who need it most and supports progression into further learning, employment and community engagement. Through a commitment to continuous improvement, you will play a key role in raising aspirations, improving outcomes and delivering a meaningful, measurable impact on learners' lives. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: A recognised teaching qualification and substantial experience teaching ESOL Skills for Life with a strong understanding of adult learning principles Proven experience conducting or participating in formal observations of teaching and learning, aligned with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework Demonstrated success in working within an Ofsted-regulated environment to maintain and enhance high standards of teaching, learning and learner support Excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside strong IT proficiency to support teaching, planning and quality assurance Experience in marking and internal verification (IV) of vocational qualifications, ensuring compliance with awarding body standards and supporting learner achievement Surrey has both urban and rural areas and workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe your experience teaching adults in ESOL Skills for Life. Include details of the types of learners you have taught and the outcomes achieved. Tell us about your experience of planning, developing and managing learning programme(s) in ESOL Skills for Life. Include how you ensured the programme(s) met learner needs and organisational targets. What was the impact of your approach? Tell us about your experience of and observing teaching, learning and assessment. Please include strategies you have used to support tutors to improve their delivery and the result. Describe how you have led or supported a team of tutors, learning assistants or volunteers to deliver high quality adult education provision. How did you ensure the provision was responsive to learner needs and aligned with post-19 learning priorities? The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 7th June 2026 with interviews planned to follow on Thursday 11th June 2026. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. A DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role and will be discussed further at interview. Online searches may be carried out on applicants who are shortlisted for interview. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

MB839: Vehicle Mechanic Assessor Location: UK Wide Salary: Competitive plus vehicle Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit a Vehicle Mechanic Assessor on a permanent basis due to growth. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Duties and Responsibilities: Act as a flexible resource to ensure continuity of delivery during periods of absence, or increased demand Provide rapid response support to learners who have no allocated coach Provide surge support to drive forward learner progression and completions Schedule and attend learner progress reviews for learners who have no allocated coach and / or require additional targeted support and complete all required documentation Contribute to the improvement of learner engagement, progression, and achievement by providing additional coaching interventions where required Support, motivate and coach learners who are off track through their apprenticeship programme, ensuring all components of the apprenticeship programme are completed whilst meeting awarding organisation, ESFA and Ofsted requirements Ensure all required documentation is completed to the correct standard and within agreed timelines Effectively record, plan and track individual learner progress in accordance with agreed paperwork and reporting processes Plan, prepare and deliver high quality learner workshops to support learner progression Carry out assessments in line with company, awarding organisation, ESFA and Ofsted requirements Support learners to achieve their full potential and provide advice and guidance as required Provide effective and timely verbal and written feedback and feedforward to all learners, ensuring appropriate stretch and challenge when required Support with onboarding and mentoring new / unqualified coaches Build effective working relationships with other teams across the contract, including quality, business support and compliance and assurance Follow all company policies and processes in relation to quality assurance and compliance Achieve key performance indicators Maintain a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) record that reflects company and industry requirements Provide feedback and insights to the Programme manager and Quality team on emerging trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Ensure Security, Health and Safety, Environmental, Legal, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Welfare & Safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times within all areas of responsibility Support the contract in line with the corporate governance policies, processes and procedures including those relating to Health and Safety Other appropriate tasks that may be required Skills and Qualifications: Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent) Award / Certificate in Education & Training (or equivalent) Minimum of 2 years experience as a qualified assessor Minimum 5 years experience in an appropriate industry environment Good understanding of work-based learning programmes Previous experience in the defence sector, ideally within the army arena MB839: Vehicle Mechanic Assessor Location: UK Wide Salary: Competitive plus vehicle Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme , Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees

Ref: 720 Role: Health and Social Care Tutor Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 Per Annum DOE Location: North England (must be prepared to travel to visit learners) Working Pattern: Monday - Friday Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Private dental insurance Private medical insurance 25 days and public holidays Mobile Laptop Pension Mileage Work from home Casual dress Our client is looking to recruit an enthusiastic assessor / tutor to join their team and make an impact on the growth of Health and Social Care in South Yorkshire. The role will include the delivery of Health & Social Care qualifications to individual learners and facilitating distance learning using our on-line portal. Delivery may include Functional Skills sessions covering Maths and English. Main duties and responsibilities: To deliver teaching and learning on a range of programmes, with mixed ability learners, from entry level through to Level 5 where required. To deliver programmes in a timely manner ensuring high levels of learner satisfaction, retention, and success. To promote the upskilling of maths, English and digital skills with all learners ensuring they are reaching their full potential. To keep records, monitor and track learners progress so that management information and statistical data fulfil the requirements of the organisation's quality assurance and information systems, whilst maintaining a clear audit trail. To prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, assignments and assessments as required and to assess learners work in line with organisational and awarding body requirements To ensure on and off the job training is monitored and recorded demonstrating learner progress. Regularly review learner progress with learners and employers (where appropriate) at least every 10-12 weeks To assist the client in fulfilling its safeguarding responsibilities by protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults who engage with us To actively promote the Prevent Duty and British values to develop learners understanding To attend standardisation meetings regularly and act on IQA feedback in a timely manner To participate in the organisation's Observation of teaching, learning and assessment and appraisal processes To contribute to the preparation for external quality assurance and inspections To undertake administrative duties as required by the organisation To contribute to recruitment of, and provide information, advice, and guidance for learners. Provide robust developmental feedback to learners to help them with their next steps in their career, learning or future aspirations To actively promote the course curriculum offer, enhancing learners' skills and preparing them for future success in their next steps To carry out such duties and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation as described in the company's Health and Safety policy documents. To carry out Health & Safety pre vetting reports / updates on employer premises Ensure all relevant KPI measures as agreed with the Learning & Development Team Manager are met Attend performance review meetings with the Learning & Development Team Manager To ensure that you stay up to date with relevant legislation including health & Safety, safeguarding, equality & diversity, prevent duty & British values etc The successful candidate: A passion for implementing, enthusing and developing learner's Health & Social care skills A recognised Teaching Qualification e.g. PTLLS, Certificate in Education A recognised Assessor Qualification e.g. D32/33, A1, CAVA Functional Skills in Maths, English, and ICT at level 2 or equivalent Previous experience delivering Health & Social Care courses Proven track record in achieving maximum results through effective learner delivery Experience supporting learners aged 16+ with positive outcomes Excellent time management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent all-round IT Skills Vocational experience and up to date knowledge and CPD within the sector Full UK Driving license and use of own vehicle Desirable - a recognised IQA Qualification e.g. D34, V1 or willing to work towards Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role. Glu Recruit LTD ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment in the role that they have applied for, and any other suitable opportunity that we advertise without regard to age, belief, colour, ethnic/national origin, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or based on disability. If you require any additional support to apply for this role, or any other role that we advertise please contact us directly for assistance.