NOCN Group is seeking to recruit a Chief External Quality Assessor to work on a permanent full-time basis as part of the Assessment and Quality Assurance team. This role is integral to our mission of empowering learners and supporting organizations in their educational journeys.
Why Choose NOCN Group? NOCN Group is a respected educational charity dedicated to helping learners achieve their full potential while assisting organizations to thrive. Our diverse business units encompass regulated UK and international qualifications, End Point Assessment, assured short courses, SMART job cards, assessment services, consultancy, and research. A career with us means joining a rapidly growing international educational not-for-profit that has been recognized as one of the Best Medium-sized Organizations in the UK by Sunday Times' Best Places to Work 2024 list.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the effective external quality assurance function that supports centers in maintaining excellent standards of internal quality assurance and assessment.
- Identify risks of non-compliance and report any malpractice to the Regulation and Compliance Team.
- Contribute to the approval of new and existing centers delivering NOCN products.
- Operate in line with our policies and procedures, consistently performing to high standards.
- Promote a positive image of the awarding organization among centers, learners, employers, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Support apprenticeship end-point assessment and internal quality assurance as needed.
- Manage a personal caseload of external quality assurance.
About You:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent.
- Education at Level 4 or above.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development.
- An external quality assurance qualification.
- Experience in managing a team of mobile workers to achieve high performance standards.
- Experience in regulated environments and cross-team collaboration.
- Recent experience in external quality assurance tasks.
- A willingness to travel as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
How to Apply:
As a proud member of both Disability Confident and Inclusive Employers standard, we celebrate and recognize the value of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, CV, and a cover letter detailing why you are the best candidate for this role to recruitment@nocn.org.uk. Be sure to specify the role you are applying for in the email subject line.
The full Job Description-Person Specification and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form are available for download on our website.
