Want to make a difference, working for a not-for-profit training provider, that’s recommended by 100% of its employers? Then Total People is the place for you!
Total People, part of the LTE Group, is seeking to appoint a Lead Quality Assurer (Qualifications) to join the Quality team on a permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) basis. This role is based in the Northwest/Greater Manchester area and reporting to the Head of Assessment and Exams, this role will lead quality assurance activity for accredited qualifications across the sector, ensuring robust and compliant processes are in place in line with Awarding Organisation and JCQ requirements.
The successful candidate will provide accurate, relevant and up-to-date information to Awarding Organisations within agreed timescales, while assuring the quality of education and assessment delivered to learners undertaking accredited qualifications. The role includes identifying development needs, supporting learning coaches through advice, guidance and training, and helping to maintain the quality and integrity of qualifications across the organisation.
In order to be successful in your application you will need to meet the following essential criteria:
- Coaching – able to deliver high quality, effective coaching that meets learner needs
- Communication – excellent level of skills in written and oral and presentational areas, understanding the importance of focus on the audience to support learning
- Planning – attention to detail and a track record in developing and delivering robust, effective, prioritised plans which achieve KPIs and strategic aims
- Performance - proactively driving performance and engagement
- Customers- ability to present Total People in a positive manner, persuading and influencing where necessary
- Continuous improvement – seeks to improve processes and implement and embed changes
- Relevant occupational sector experience and relevant qualifications (at a level higher than delivery), and/or current updated CPD
- TAQA, equivalent or to relevant sector requirements/ willing to work towards
- IQA, equivalent or to relevant sector requirements /willing to work towards
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English, Maths and ICT or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of coaching to support learning
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
- Detailed understanding of End Point Assessment and Gateway
Click the Job Description for more details and requirements.
Benefits
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, plus birthday day off
- Auto enrolment to a workplace pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
Safeguarding
The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Total People, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. Total People is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.
We ask all applicants to demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities of the role with experience and/or qualifications detailed within the role profile.
Across the LTE Group we work to support our veterans into employment and are also proud holders of Disability Confident employer award. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
The closing date for this job advert is 01/09/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
