IQA / Training Compliance Officer

IQA / Training Compliance officer

Job Title:                               IQA / Training Compliance Officer

Salary:                                   DOE

Job Type:                              Permanent / Full Time

Start:                                      ASAP

Job Summary:

IQA who will be responsible for ensuring the quality of qualifications and assessments within a learning environment. This includes monitoring processes, providing feedback and guidance to Trainers/assessors and other staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practices to ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and organisational policies
• Review assessment materials, including question papers, marking criteria, and assessment plans, to ensure accuracy, validity, and reliability
• Monitor the assessment process and ensure that assessors are following appropriate procedures and guidelines
• Provide guidance and support to assessors, offering feedback on their assessment practice and helping them improve their performance
• Conduct sampling and moderation of assessment decisions to ensure consistency and fairness
• Maintain accurate records of quality assurance activities, including sampling and moderation results, feedback provided, and actions taken
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team and other stakeholders to develop and implement improvement plans based on identified areas of concern or best practices
• Stay up to date with changes in assessment regulations, standards, and best practices, and ensure that these are effectively communicated to assessors and implemented within the organisation
• Participate in internal and external audits to demonstrate compliance with quality assurance requirements
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of assessment processes and practices within the organisation
• Management of Internal and External Training Matrices.

Job Skills / Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment process and practice (RQF) or equivalent
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Exception attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Knowledge and understanding of assessment regulations, standards, and best practices
• Ability to critically review assessment materials and identify areas for improvement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and support to assessors
• Proficient in using computer applications and software related to quality assurance activities
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards in assessment practices
• Knowledge of Word/Excel highly desirable
• Knowledge Background in NSAR Construction / Network Rail / London Underground background would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Sentinel Portal, CITB, PASMA, City and Guilds, NPORS, EUSR