Head of Quality – Awarding Organisation
Remote with travel | £50,000 – £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you ready to lead the national quality agenda for one of the UK’s most forward-thinking End-Point Assessment Organisations in construction? This is your opportunity to influence quality and compliance at scale — ensuring every learner, client, and stakeholder benefits from the very best standards in assessment.
Following our recent integration into AQA, one of the UK’s most respected awarding bodies, we are entering a period of strategic growth and transformation. With the backing of a nationally recognised organisation and the agility of our specialist team, you’ll have the scope to shape quality in a way that truly makes a difference.
About Us
We are a specialist End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) operating nationwide across the Construction and Built Environment sector. Our approach combines flexibility, value, and rigour, with assessment centres and delivery partners across the UK.
Since our inception, we have:
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Achieved sustained growth while upholding Ofqual-recognised quality standards
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Built a close-knit, collaborative culture alongside national reach
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Developed an inclusive, high-performance workplace focused on impact
As part of the AQA family, we retain our people-first culture while gaining the credibility, resources, and reach of a national leader.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary and company bonus
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Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing programme
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Inclusive, collaborative culture
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Leadership role in a growing, respected organisation
The Role
As Head of Quality, you’ll lead and develop the organisation’s quality function, ensuring our assessments, teams, and partners consistently meet the highest standards. Reporting to the Operations Director, your role will combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
Leadership & People
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Lead and inspire a network of Internal and External Quality Assurers
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Foster collaboration, performance, and accountability
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Provide clear quality reporting to senior leadership
Operational Excellence
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Ensure compliance with Ofqual and CASS requirements
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Oversee internal audits, assessor performance reviews, and IQA checks
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Deliver robust, timely assessment outcomes in line with service levels
Strategic & Sector Influence
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Develop and embed the organisation’s CASS strategy
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Contribute to standardisation, webinars, and assessment improvements
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Collaborate with leaders across assessment, delivery, and client services
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Use your construction expertise to drive sector-specific innovation
About You
You are an experienced quality leader who understands the balance between compliance, operational delivery, and sector relevance. You’ll bring:
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Proven leadership experience within a quality function (apprenticeships or awarding body)
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Strong background in construction (essential)
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Demonstrable success in managing IQA/EQA processes and regulatory frameworks
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Knowledge of auditing, Ofqual compliance, CASS, and standardisation
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Ability to lead both internal teams and freelance quality professionals
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Relevant qualifications in quality or leadership (desirable)
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to lead quality in an organisation backed by a trusted national awarding body, while retaining the autonomy and agility of a specialist EPAO. You’ll play a central role in shaping standards, influencing strategy, and delivering impact.
📩 Apply today to take the lead in setting the benchmark for apprenticeship quality in the construction sector