Construction EQA – South

INTRO

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious awarding organisation as an EQA (External Quality Advisor) for construction related qualifications, in a full-time, permanent role.

This is a home-based role involving a combination of remote work and traveling to recognised training centres in and around your region – so flexibiltiy to travel will be required.

We are seeking candidates in the South who are based somewhere between North London and Coventry. Examples of other suitable locations include High Wycombe, Reading, Slough, Watford, Oxford, Luton, Bedford and Northampton.

Applicants must have relevant Construction experience and  either be a qualified and experienced Contruction IQA (internal quality assurer) / internal verifier or EQA (External Quality Assurance) / EV (External Verifier). Those applying as IQAs will be put through their EQA award as part of the role.

THE ROLE

• Carry out External Quality Assurance of Approved Centres, recording activities and identifying actions where appropriate, to ensure accurate and consistent standards of assessment.
• Answer technical enquiries from industry, clients and potential clients on all aspects of the qualifications and related activities
• Develop and deliver CPD events
• Represent the organisation at events, forums, workshops and other related technical committees
• Promote knowledge of products and services
• Write articles, give interviews and deliver contributions to workshops, trade journals and other appropriate media.
• Provide support when required at Regulatory Authority and internal audits.
• Respond to telephone/email enquiries/complaints and to record the information.
• Contribute to standards and qualification development / review activities
• Provide support at national events where necessary
• Review/monitor Health and Safety in the workplace compliance

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Substantial experience in the Construction sector, with knowledge of supporting/related industries.
• Confident and articulate self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and make recommendation to improve internal systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of competence based qualifications and associated systems and procedures.
• Holder of relevant, nationally approved assessor, internal quality assurance and external quality assurance awards.
• Experience of carrying out internal and external quality assurance of qualification based products and services and providing relevant advice, support and guidance
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally by written word and orally (one to one and at meetings).
• IT literate
• Experience of production of reports and/or newsletters preferably of a technical/qualification related nature.
• Ability to work co-operatively and flexibly with people at all levels, e.g. colleagues, potential centres, recognised centres, External Quality Advisors, assessors, qualification candidates,
  strategic organisations and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to scan the media and identify issues that could provide threats or opportunities for an awarding body to investigate/follow up.
• Ability to provide technical support at awarding body events, regulatory authority meetings, consultations, industry federation meetings etc.
• Actively seek opportunities to develop/improve own skills and practice

PACKAGE

• Salary: £40k for a qualified EQA or £37k for a qualified IQA (rising to £40k after EQA training)
• Car:  The Choice of an EV Company Car or a Car Allowance (approx £350 per month)
• Benefits:  Pension, Healthcare and Company bonus scheme.