IQA Manager

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Job Overview

Competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including up to one day’s paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities.

The Manufacturers’ Organisation – Make UK is seeking an experienced and driven Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Manager to lead and continuously improve the quality systems within our Apprenticeships provision. This pivotal role ensures that our programmes meet and exceed the standards set by awarding bodies, regulatory organisations, and internal quality benchmarks.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Centre Coordinator for multiple awarding organisations (e.g. EAL, Pearson, City & Guilds, ILM).
  • Serve as the main liaison with awarding bodies, managing all compliance, monitoring, and accreditation activities.
  • Oversee BTEC and workshop IQA processes.
  • Support the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) team in identifying cost efficiencies.
  • Ensure delivery meets Ofsted, awarding body and internal quality standards.
  • Develop, implement, and review quality assurance policies and documentation.
  • Manage learner registration, certification, and records in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and lead standardisation meetings to maintain consistency and best practices.
  • Monitor and review assessment and verification processes, including Assessor and IQA observations.
  • Maintain accurate, auditable records for all quality assurance and certification activities.
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to curriculum managers and delivery teams, ensuring compliance with the latest teaching and learning standards.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a technical/engineering setting.
  • Strong background in education, particularly in Apprenticeships and Higher Education.
  • Demonstrated experience liaising with awarding organisations and regulatory bodies.
  • In-depth understanding of Ofsted, awarding body regulations, and sector compliance.
  • Skilled in the design and execution of robust quality assurance systems.
  • Exceptional communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

Safe Guarding & Legal

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore a mandatory requirement that the successful candidate agrees to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Individuals barred from working in this sector are reminded it is a criminal offence to submit an application.

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Job Overview

Competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including up to one day’s paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities.

The Manufacturers’ Organisation – Make UK is seeking an experienced and driven Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Manager to lead and continuously improve the quality systems within our Apprenticeships provision. This pivotal role ensures that our programmes meet and exceed the standards set by awarding bodies, regulatory organisations, and internal quality benchmarks.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Centre Coordinator for multiple awarding organisations (e.g. EAL, Pearson, City & Guilds, ILM).
  • Serve as the main liaison with awarding bodies, managing all compliance, monitoring, and accreditation activities.
  • Oversee BTEC and workshop IQA processes.
  • Support the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) team in identifying cost efficiencies.
  • Ensure delivery meets Ofsted, awarding body and internal quality standards.
  • Develop, implement, and review quality assurance policies and documentation.
  • Manage learner registration, certification, and records in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and lead standardisation meetings to maintain consistency and best practices.
  • Monitor and review assessment and verification processes, including Assessor and IQA observations.
  • Maintain accurate, auditable records for all quality assurance and certification activities.
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to curriculum managers and delivery teams, ensuring compliance with the latest teaching and learning standards.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a technical/engineering setting.
  • Strong background in education, particularly in Apprenticeships and Higher Education.
  • Demonstrated experience liaising with awarding organisations and regulatory bodies.
  • In-depth understanding of Ofsted, awarding body regulations, and sector compliance.
  • Skilled in the design and execution of robust quality assurance systems.
  • Exceptional communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

Safe Guarding & Legal

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore a mandatory requirement that the successful candidate agrees to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Individuals barred from working in this sector are reminded it is a criminal offence to submit an application.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026