Head of Quality - Awarding Organisation
Remote (with travel) | £50,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a quality-focused leader with a strong background in construction and a deep understanding of apprenticeships and compliance? Do you want to take ownership of national quality strategy in a role where your decisions directly impact learners, clients, and regulatory excellence?
Now is the perfect time to join Construction EPA, a trailblazing End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO), recently acquired by AQA, one of the UK’s most respected awarding organisations. Together, we’re combining our innovative and agile approach with AQA’s reputation and reach to reshape quality in apprenticeship assessment.
About the Company
We’re a national EPAO delivering high-quality assessments across the Construction and Built Environment sector. Our model is built around value, flexibility, and quality, with assessment centres and delivery sites across the UK, and a growing client base of some of the country’s most respected employers and training providers.
Since launching, we’ve:
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Grown consistently while maintaining Ofqual-recognised quality standards
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Built a team-first, family-feel culture with national scale
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Created an inclusive and high-performance workplace focused on impact
As part of AQA, we’re entering a new era of scale, credibility, and investment, while keeping the supportive, agile environment that sets us apart.
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Competitive salary and company bonus
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Flexible working and wellbeing programme
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Inclusive and collaborative working culture
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A leadership role in a growing and respected organisation
The Role – What You’ll Be Doing
As Head of Quality, you will lead and shape all aspects of the quality function. Reporting to the Operations Director, you’ll ensure our assessments, centres, and teams meet the highest internal and external standards, and that Construction EPA continues to set the benchmark in the industry.
You will be responsible for:
Leadership & People Management
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Lead a team of freelance Internal and External Quality Assurers
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Drive performance, collaboration, and accountability across your team
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Provide transparent reporting on quality performance to senior leadership
Operational Excellence
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Deliver against quality KPIs and ensure compliance with Ofqual and CASS (Centre Assessment Standards Scrutiny) requirements
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Conduct internal audits across Construction EPA and client assessment centres
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Oversee quality assurance of assessments, assessor performance, and IQA checks
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Ensure assessment outcomes are timely, robust, and meet agreed service levels
Strategic Quality Oversight
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Lead the design and embedding of the organisation’s full CASS strategy (Strategy for Centre Assessment Standards Scrutiny)
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Input into standardisation, webinar content, centre adaptations, and assessment development
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Collaborate with Heads of Assessment Delivery, Development, and Client Services to align and embed quality into every stage of the apprentice journey
Sector Contribution
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Use your construction knowledge to advise on sector-specific improvements and innovation
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Support the implementation of regulatory updates and changes to assessment plans
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Drive continuous improvement through feedback, data, and stakeholder engagement
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll be an experienced, strategic, and hands-on quality leader, with a strong grasp of both operational delivery and regulatory compliance, especially within apprenticeships or assessment.
We’re looking for someone with:
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Leadership experience in a quality function, ideally within apprenticeships or an awarding body
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Proven ability to manage and develop a high-performing quality team (internal and freelance)
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A strong track record of implementing IQA/EQA processes and regulatory frameworks
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A background in construction (essential) to understand the assessment context
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Experience in auditing, CASS (Centre Assessment Standards Scrutiny), Ofqual compliance, and standardisation
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A relevant quality or leadership qualification (desirable but not essential)
If you're passionate about maintaining the highest standards while supporting innovation, this is the perfect platform to lead from the front.
Apply Now
This is a high-impact leadership role in a business that’s growing fast — with the backing of AQA and a clear vision for quality and excellence.
Ready to set the standard for EPA quality?
Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion