At Brian Scaddan, we are passionate about developing the next generation of electrical professionals.
As an established private electrical training provider, we deliver electrical apprenticeships, NVQs and accredited training programmes that support individuals at every stage of their career. Headquartered in Portsmouth, with an expanding presence across the Midlands and the North West, we have built our reputation on delivering high-quality training, maintaining strong industry relationships and placing learner success at the heart of everything we do.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Lead IQA (Internal Quality Assurer) to join our team.
This is a pivotal role within the organisation. You will lead and maintain the quality assurance processes across our electrical programmes, supporting assessors and tutors to deliver fair, consistent and compliant assessment practices whilst driving continuous improvement throughout the learner journey.
Why Join Brian Scaddan?
- Be part of an organisation that genuinely changes lives through education and training.
- Play a key role in shaping quality standards across a respected and growing training provider.
- Work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about developing people.
- Influence learner outcomes and contribute directly to the continued success of our programmes.
- Join a collaborative team that values expertise, integrity and continuous improvement.
About the Role
As Electrical Lead IQA, you will be responsible for overseeing the assessment and quality assurance processes across our electrical apprenticeships, NVQs and training programmes. You will work closely with assessors, tutors and senior leaders to ensure that quality standards are maintained, regulatory requirements are met and learners receive a consistently high-quality experience.
Core Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct sampling activities across assessment decisions, learner portfolios and assignments to ensure consistency, accuracy and fairness across all electrical programmes.
- Observe, coach and provide developmental feedback to electrical assessors and tutors, supporting their ongoing professional development and promoting best practice.
- Ensure all assessment practices, procedures and documentation comply with awarding organisation requirements, funding regulations and internal quality standards.
- Lead and facilitate standardisation meetings, encouraging the sharing of best practice and ensuring grading criteria are applied consistently.
- Act as the primary point of contact for External Quality Assurers (EQAs), coordinating visits, audits and any resulting quality actions.
- Develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) using learner feedback, quality assurance findings and performance data to drive measurable improvements.
- Ensure assessors make fair, robust and consistent decisions in line with the requirements of awarding organisations, End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs) and educational regulators, including Ofqual and Ofsted.
What Success Looks Like
- Assessment decisions are accurate, fair and fully compliant.
- EQA visits and audits are well organised and result in positive outcomes.
- Assessors and tutors feel supported and continue to develop professionally.
- Quality improvement actions lead to enhanced learner outcomes and programme performance.
- Learners receive a positive, consistent and high-quality assessment experience.
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 qualification or above in Electrical Installation or a closely related discipline.
- Recognised assessor and internal quality assurance qualifications, such as A1, TAQA, V1 or the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
- Proven experience working within the electrical or building services sector.
- Previous experience conducting Internal Quality Assurance activities within Further Education, work-based learning or apprenticeship environments.
- Strong knowledge of awarding organisation requirements, funding regulations and wider regulatory expectations.
If you are passionate about maintaining exceptional standards, supporting colleagues to achieve excellence and helping learners succeed, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Pay: £42,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Store discount
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
