External Quality Assurer - Digital

We're looking for experienced professionals with expertise in Software Development, Cyber Security, Data Analytics and Data Technology, to join us as External Quality Assurers and support our growing portfolio of Digital qualifications.

You may be a Digital, Software Development, Cyber Security, Data Analytics Teacher/Trainer, Curriculum Lead, End Point Assessor or Assessor, or have gained experience assessing and quality assuring digital programmes within Further Education, apprenticeships or work-based learning.

As an External Quality Assurer, you'll work with centres to ensure qualifications are delivered, assessed and quality assured in line with NCFE requirements, regulatory standards and best practice. You'll support continuous improvement, provide expert guidance and help drive outstanding learner outcomes.

• Conducting external quality assurance reviews and completing accurate reports within agreed service level agreements (SLAs) 
• Reviewing centre performance, assessment decisions and quality assurance processes 
• Monitoring compliance against awarding organisation and regulatory requirements 
• Identifying risks, non-compliance and development needs, creating clear improvement action plans 
• Providing advice, support and guidance to centres to improve quality, consistency and effectiveness 
• Analysing evidence, performance data and quality indicators to support risk-based decision making 
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation within CRM systems 
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders 
• Supporting standardisation activities and sharing quality assurance best practice 
• Helping ensure a positive customer experience for centres and learners

• Assessing and / or Internal Quality Assurance experience (qualifications would be advantageous)
• A level 3 or higher qualification within a Digital discipline, including: Software Development, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Digital Technologies
• Occupational expertise gained through industry experience and/or qualifications
• Knowledge of assessment and quality assurance principles
• Strong report writing and evidence evaluation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of current developments in digital education, assessment and technology
• Ability to analyse data, assess risk and make evidence-based quality decisions
• Willingness to travel within your allocated region when required

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description 

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.   

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/  

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV and answer the associated application questions.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).  

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.  

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.