Salary: £35,950 Job Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 35 hours per week Location: Flexible working options considered. Attendance two days a week at Head Office will be required. About us Ascentis is an established Access Validating Agency (AVA) recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and an established Awarding Organisation recognised by Ofqual, CCEA and Qualifications Wales. Ascentis create valuable, cutting-edge qualifications for FE Colleges, Private Training Providers, Schools, Employers, and many other organisations both in the UK and overseas. We’re a successful educational charity, the type of company that you’d want to tell your friends about. We have also won an Employer of the Year Award and you can find out what our employees have to say about working at Ascentis by watching this video or reading some testimonials on our careers page Where would you fit in? We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our efficient, supportive, and innovative Compliance, and Quality Assurance Team. You will manage quality assurance systems and activities working to maintain and enhance the standards of our Access to Higher Education Diploma, Ofqual, CCEA and Qualifications Wales Regulated Provision. Quality Assurance Managers are tasked to ensure the delivery and assessment of our provision remains consistent and standardised to guarantee reliable and fair results. You will be supportive to our centres and ensure they adhere to the regulatory requirements. As part of the role you will be required to produce detailed reports for both centres and internal committee meetings. You will be required to manage our External Quality Assurers and External Moderators, providing on going support and training to allow them to successfully perform their role. So, what are you waiting for? If you like the sound of the role and the organisation, and you think the below attributes describe you well, then we would love to hear from you. Teaching Qualification with experience delivering and assessing qualifications, or equivalent experience in the education sector and/or awarding/AVA sector. Experience of internal and external moderation/verification of qualifications Experience of line management Excellent attention to detail, well organised and self-motivated Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills Proactive in delivering continuous improvements Demonstrable experience in using IT, including using Microsoft Office packages and Zoom Webinars. Please refer to the full job description for a list of job duties and all the attributes required for the role which can be found here. Further information and how to apply: If you are interested in this role, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV and a cover letter stating why you feel you are suitable for the role. To discuss this post further, please contact Joanne Percival, Deputy Head of Quality Assurance by email at Joanne.percivalascentis.co.uk Closing date: Tuesday 10th December 20204 Interview: Monday 16th December 2024 A little more about who we are We are proud to be one of the UK’s leading educational charity groups, encompassing an awarding organisation, a provider of dyslexia intervention software and an online training organisation. Our enthusiastic people bring genuine passion and natural energy to everything that they do and through their infectious energy they transform the lives of thousands of people each year through the power of education. It has never been a more exciting time to join The Ascentis Group as we continue on our journey of growth across the UK and overseas. The Ascentis Group is made up of brilliant people, unique in terms of background, personality, characteristics, experience and skill. We value our people for the differences they bring to the table and believe this diversity is powerful. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, plus an additional day off on your Birthday after completion of probation period, days gifted during the Christmas period, increased annual leave with long service and an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme. Potential of up to 43 days of annual leave. Competitive pension benefits, including a salary sacrifice scheme Tailored learning and development opportunities Incremental service benefits as a family-friendly employer, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption Leave and Pay, Sick Pay, Life Insurance, and Compassionate Leave with Pay Access to informal flexibility, allowing you to flex your working times and location where viable Reward and recognition scheme, regular team building, fun charity fundraising activities Access to state-of-the-art office and break facilities, including pool table, Xbox, outdoor seating, dressing room, Harry Potter reading room, employee library and more Free luxury bean-to-cup coffee, hot chocolate and tea provided Cycle to Work Scheme Technology purchase scheme Discounted gym membership 24-hour Employee Helpline and a proactive focus on wellbeing with initiatives such as massages at work. Aviva DigiCare health app with access to virtual GP appointments, annual health check and more Free parking