External Quality Assurance Associates (freelance contracted roles, various subject specialisms)

  • Contracted, Freelance
  • Homebased

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group

Freelance, contracted Roles

Based nationwide


Competitive fees


EQA vacancies

We are currently accepting applications for EQA associates to carry out EQA monitoring of RQF qualifications.



EQA  

We have over 500 qualifications in a range of subject suites. EQA monitoring activity takes place throughout the year. The number of EQA interactions a centre has will depend on their qualification provision and where they sit within our CASS Strategy. You will work with centres to ensure that the qualifications are delivered and assessed within the qualification parameters. You will be responsible for reviewing samples in line with our CASS strategy, completing EQA reports and approving certification.  


We are currently looking for individuals with vocational qualification experience and an eye for detail to join our team. EQAs are expected to be subject specialists in their field and have recent industry experience. They must hold a teaching qualification or equivalent and have experience of internal and/or external quality assurance. Our EQAs must be able to facilitate both remote activity and face to face activity. 

 

We are looking for associates in the following subject areas: 

  • GAVFX/Games
  • Construction
  • Counselling
  • Spectator Safety


Training for the External Quality Assurer role will be provided if your application is successful.

External Quality Assurers are contracted on an annual basis and are not directly employed by the AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group. Therefore, this is a great opportunity to become an EQA in addition to your current role. 

This vacancy may close earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications for the role.

 


If you are interested in this role, you can review our qualification offer here: https://www.aim-group.org.uk/qualifications/ and submit an online application form with accompanying CV and cover letter. if you feel you could quality assure any of the qualifications we offer. Please ensure that your CV outlines your recent experience in the relevant industry linked to the subject area.


Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group are committed to promoting equity, celebrating diversity and ensuring inclusion across all aspects of our work as an Awarding Organisation. We require everyone regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances should have fair and equitable access to our qualifications, our services, and all our opportunities.

We are dedicated to creating and continually maintaining an environment that is inclusive, is free from discrimination, harassment, or bias. This includes, but is in no way limited to, characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010 age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Our approach to equity, diversity and inclusion is embedded in the design, delivery and awarding of all our qualifications and assessment materials We actively work to remove barriers by using our impact assessment tool and make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all learners can achieve their full potential. We also endeavour to ensure that our assessment materials and processes are fair, accessible, and free from cultural or unconscious bias.

We are committed to working toward:

  • Ensuring fairness and transparency in all our policies, procedures, and decision making.
  • Listening to and learning from the voices of our learners, our centres, our staff and our stakeholders especially those from underrepresented groups.
  • Regularly reviewing our practices to identify and address any and all inequality or unintended disadvantage.
  • Building a diverse workforce and partner network that reflects the communities we serve.
  • Supporting continuous professional development in EDI for all staff and associates.

Our vision is to become a sector leader in inclusive awarding practices. We understand that this is an ongoing journey, and we are committed to continuous improvement to help create a more equitable and representative organisation.