Are you a quality assurance expert with a drive for continuous improvement? Do you have a passion for ensuring excellence in education and training? We are looking for a Quality Lead to take charge of driving high standards across our apprenticeship programmes for Service Industries. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Lead to join our Service Industries team as we continue our journey to excellence. Working with the Work Based Learning Manager, you will closely monitor performance of the apprenticeship delivery team to ensure KPI’s are consistently exceeded, using interventions where required to drive overall performance. Ideally, you will have a background in teaching/assessing/quality assurance from Hair, Beauty or a Catering education setting. However, we would be keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate high levels of knowledge of apprenticeship Standards delivery, with a proven ability to motivate staff and provide high levels of overall team performance. What You'll Do: Lead the charge in driving ongoing quality improvement across our apprenticeship programmes. Provide overarching quality assurance for full-time provisions, ensuring top-tier performance. Inspire and manage a team, motivating them to achieve the best possible outcomes for every learner. Analyse data and produce detailed reports to support informed decision-making and drive impactful changes. Take an active role in the regular learner review process. Who We're Looking For: Proven experience in leading quality assurance and improvement initiatives. A deep understanding of the current apprenticeship system and its evolving landscape. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members. Excellent report writing and data analysis skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and drive action. Proven experience of collaborating with apprentices and employers to ensure high levels of high, timely achievement. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to achieving excellence in education and training. Play a key role in shaping the future of our apprenticeship programmes, making a real impact on learner outcomes. Thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment, where innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do. Please note interviews for this role will be taking place on the 19th December 2024 Why Join CRC? At Cambridge Regional College, we are proud to be a leading centre of learning, with modern campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. Our facilities are among the best in the country, providing a dynamic and energetic teaching environment. We value our staff and are proud to have achieved Investors in People Gold status—because we know it's our people who make the difference. Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include: Generous Holiday-Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure - Generous pension scheme - Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 23.5% Free gym membership option and discounted classes (Cambridge campus) Discounted rates on college courses BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services Free annual flu vaccination and Corporate Eye Care Scheme Free on-site car parking with EV charging spaces available Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC On site subsidised restaurants, retail and coffee outlets including Costa and Starbucks Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme Staff Development opportunities. Discounted or fully funded rates on college course. Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
