Senior Quality Officer - Skills and Education

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Quality Assurance Ofsted Inspection IQA and EQA processes Teaching and Assessing Data Analysis and Reporting Curriculum Development Safeguarding Staff Development and Coaching

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Quality Officer - Skills and Education at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] - London, SE5 7AF

Contract Type: Full Time, Salary: £36,000 - £40,000, Working Hours: 37.5

Expires: 05/05/2026

Job Introduction

At [Employer hidden], we ignite opportunity, build resilience, and nurture success – for individuals, businesses, and communities. We’re now looking for a Senior Quality Officer to join our Education & Training team – a quality-driven professional who will champion excellence, lead continuous improvement, and help us achieve and sustain Ofsted ‘Good’ and beyond.

Your Role

  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) across ASF, Bootcamps, Apprenticeship-related provision, and other skills programmes
  • Leading Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) and position statements for adult provision
  • Managing IQA and EQA processes, ensuring awarding body compliance
  • Acting as centre coordinator for awarding organisations
  • Leading preparation for and participation in external audits and inspections, including Ofsted, ESFA, GLA, and DfE
  • Monitoring and improving the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment
  • Supporting and challenging subcontractors through quality monitoring
  • Using data to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
  • Supporting curriculum development
  • Ensuring compliance with ESFA funding rules, awarding body requirements, and safeguarding standards
  • Supporting staff development through coaching and feedback
  • Driving digital solutions
  • Monitoring Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) standards

Who we seek

  • Minimum Level 3 qualification
  • Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
  • Assessing and IQA qualifications
  • DET / Level 5 EAT or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in the skills sector
  • At least 3 years’ experience leading quality methodologies and improvements
  • Direct experience supporting or leading Ofsted inspections
  • Ability to communicate at all levels

Why Join [Employer hidden]?

You’ll get wellbeing support, discounts, pension, enhanced benefits, and a culture built on ambition, pride, ownership and support. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Ready to Apply?

Apply now and join a team where Every Word Matters, Every Action Counts, and Every Person Matters. [Employer hidden] is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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