Lead IQA - Engineering

Lead Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)

📍 Hull (with regional travel required)
💵 Competitive

I'm currently working with a well-established and highly respected training provider within the engineering sector to recruit an experienced Lead Internal Quality Assurer (IQA).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that is genuinely committed to developing its people, maintaining exceptional quality standards, and making a real impact on learner outcomes.

The Opportunity

As the Lead IQA, you'll take ownership of internal quality assurance across a broad range of engineering programmes.

You'll be responsible for ensuring that all assessment activities are robust, consistent, and compliant with awarding body standards, while also supporting and developing a team of IQAs, trainers, and assessors.

This is a key leadership role where you'll play a central part in driving quality improvement and embedding best practice across the provision.

Key Responsibilities

Lead internal quality assurance processes across training and assessment delivery
Ensure compliance with awarding organisations such as EAL, City & Guilds, ECITB, TWI, JTL (CompEx), and Pearson Edexcel
Oversee standardisation activities and support continuous improvement
Provide guidance and support to assessors, trainers, and IQAs
Maintain integrity, fairness, and consistency in assessment decisions

What I'm Looking For

To be successful, you'll need:

Proven experience in an IQA role within a training provider or education setting
A recognised IQA qualification (e.g. Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance or equivalent)
A teaching qualification
Engineering qualifications to at least Level 3
Strong understanding of awarding organisation requirements and EQA processes
Experience leading standardisation and driving quality improvements
Strong interpersonal, organisational, and IT skills
A solid engineering or technical background

What's On Offer

You'll be joining an organisation that truly values its staff and offers an excellent benefits package, including:

42 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Private healthcare and life insurance
Company performance-related bonus
Pension scheme (5% employee / 7% employer contribution)
Branded workwear
Ongoing professional development and training
Health and wellbeing support, including wellness initiatives and health checksWorking hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00-16:15 and Friday 8:00-16:00, with some flexibility required.

Additional Information

Based in Hull, with travel to other sites required
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential

Safeguarding & Equality

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. All successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

They are also passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Interested?

If you're an experienced IQA looking to step into a lead role (or already operating at that level) and want to be part of an organisation that values quality, development, and people, I'd love to hear from you