NOCN Group is on the lookout for a dedicated Internal Quality Assurance Manager specializing in Construction Apprenticeships to join our dynamic Assessment and Quality Assurance team on a full-time permanent basis.
Why Choose NOCN Group?
NOCN Group is a respected educational charity committed to unlocking the potential of learners and ensuring that organizations thrive. Our diverse business units provide regulated UK and international qualifications, End Point Assessment, short courses, consultancy, and research.
Joining NOCN Group means being part of a rapidly expanding international educational non-profit organization, with numerous exciting benefits available to our team members.
Recognized as one of Sunday Times' Best Medium-sized Organizations to Work for in 2024, NOCN Group fosters an inclusive and equitable environment.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
We are proud members of both Disability Confident and Inclusive Employers standards, advocating for equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process.
Role Purpose:
- Ensure that apprenticeship end-point assessments adhere to established plans and NOCN policies.
- Maintain equitable and consistent assessment practices and decisions among Assessors.
- Enhance overall assessment practices and decision consistency.
- Guide Assessors in delivering comprehensive reports that accurately reflect apprentice achievements and justify grading decisions.
- Promote a positive image of our apprenticeship services to training providers, learners, and employers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct internal quality assurance activities, reviewing assessment practices and decisions using a risk-based approach.
- Accurately process end-point assessment results and ensure clear feedback.
- Provide ongoing feedback, advice, and CPD opportunities for Assessors to enhance the quality of assessment.
- Collaborate in interpreting IfATE occupational standards to ensure assessment consistency.
- Report any issues related to assessment tools to the End-Point Assessment Development Manager.
- Engage in performance management procedures to appropriately evaluate and support Assessors.
- Contribute to the review of internal quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Report any suspected malpractice to the Lead Internal Quality Assurer.
- Assist in resolving queries from training providers and apprentices to uphold excellent business relationships.
- Implement the complaints and appeals processes related to apprenticeship assessment.
- Provide accurate and timely management information.
- Complete End Point Assessments based on occupational competence as needed.
- Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Lead Internal Quality Assurer or Head of Assessment and Quality Assurance.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent.
- Educated to Level 4 or above.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Strong occupational knowledge in the Construction sector.
- Possess both Internal Quality Assurance and Assessor Qualifications.
- Experience working in a regulated environment.
- A track record of evaluating and reviewing business procedures and systems.
- Adept at collaborating productively across teams.
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications.
How to Apply:
If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, CV, and a covering letter detailing why you are the perfect fit for the role to: recruitment@nocn.org.uk
Please mention the specific role in the subject line of your email.
You can download the full Job Description/Person Specification and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form from our website.
