Job Description

Internal Quality Assurer (Gas & Plumbing)

Home-Based with national travel across the South, West, and East of England

Salary: £37,000 – £43,500 (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Are you a qualified IQA with a strong background in gas and plumbing, looking to make a meaningful impact on training quality across the sector?

We’re looking for a skilled Internal Quality Assurer to join a high-performing team focused on driving excellence in teaching, learning and assessment within work-based apprenticeships. This isn’t just about compliance - it’s about raising standards and supporting delivery teams to provide the best possible experience for learners.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in quality assurance across gas and plumbing apprenticeship programmes, supporting the delivery of high-quality training through effective sampling, observations, feedback, coaching and support. You’ll work closely with Tutors, Training Officers, and Quality Managers to embed best practices and improve learner outcomes.

This is a home-based position with regular travel across your region to support staff and learners on the ground.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned internal quality assurance sampling and observations across gas and plumbing provision
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to Tutors and Assessors to improve delivery
• Analyse sampling data and outcomes to identify development needs and ensure compliance with awarding body standards
• Prepare for and support EQA visits and audits
• Contribute to standardisation activities and wider curriculum development
• Share technical expertise with colleagues and support quality improvement initiatives
• Act as a subject matter expert, advising on assessment strategy and best practice
• Help drive a culture of continuous improvement across teaching and learning

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• A valid Level 4 IQA qualification (TAQA / V1 / D34 equivalent) – must be held prior to starting
• Significant IQA experience in gas and plumbing apprenticeships
• Level 3 qualification in Domestic Gas (e.g., Gas Installation Studies, Gas Fitting Final, or similar)
• Gas Safe registered and technically up to date
• Level 3 Award in Plumbing, Water Regulations, and Unvented Systems
• Strong knowledge of the Building Services industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident with IT systems and remote quality assurance practices
• Maths and English GCSE (A–C / 9–4) or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable:

• Experience of conducting teaching and learning observations
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely)
• ACS modules: Central Heating Boilers, Cookers & Hobs, Fires, Flue Gas Analysis

Please note: These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in the UK with full right-to-work status. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available.