Quality Lead - Apprenticeships & Work Based Learning

CLARUS EDUCATION; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job description

Quality Lead - Apprenticeships & Work Based Learning
Location: Cambridge

Salary: £42,169- £43,033pa
Start: ASAP

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. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Lead to join our construction team as we continue our journey to excellence. Working with the Work Based Learning Manager, you will primarily manage a small team of assessors working across the Carpentry, Brickwork, and Maintenance Operations apprenticeship Standards. Closely monitoring the delivery of the programmes, you will 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 a construction 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 and support staff and provide high levels of overall team performance.

What You'll Do:

1. Lead the charge in driving ongoing quality improvement across our apprenticeship programmes.
2. Provide overarching quality assurance for full-time provisions, ensuring top-tier performance.
3. Inspire and manage a team, motivating them to achieve the best possible outcomes for every learner.
4. Analyse data and produce detailed reports to support informed decision-making and drive impactful changes.
5. Take an active role in the regular learner review process.

Who We're Looking For:

1. Proven experience in leading quality assurance.
2. An in-depth understanding of the current apprenticeship system.
3. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
4. Excellent report writing and data analysis skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and drive action.
5. Proven experience of collaborating with apprentices and employers to ensure high levels of timely achievement.

Why Join Us?

1. Be part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to achieving excellence in education and training.
2. Play a key role in shaping the future of our apprenticeship programmes, making a real impact on learner outcomes.
3. Thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment, where innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do.

Perks of Working with Us:

1. Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
2. Excellent pension scheme.
3. Discounted rates on Apple products.
4. Free gym membership and discounted fitness classes.
5. BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services.
6. Free on-site parking.
7. Exclusive high street and online discounts with Rewards.
8. On-campus Starbucks and Costa Coffee.
9. Free telephone counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme.
10. Opportunities for professional development and training.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity, send your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.