The National Apprenticeship Office wishes to recruit a Project Officer to the area of Quality Assurance. The person in this role will assist in developing and implementing models of QA for craft apprenticeships, monitoring internal and external compliance with SOLAS requirements, managing cases of suspected malpractice, creating standard operating procedures and maintaining strong controls around QA documentation.
The person in this role will also support implementation of the Action Plan for Apprenticeship, in particular key deliverables 1 and 2 to: build a strong framework of QA, and to drive an evidence-based approach to continuous improvement.
An estimated 40,000 people are currently involved or supporting in national apprenticeships.
This community is growing month on month. With a target of 10,000 apprentice registrations
annually by 2025 it is expected that the community will grow by at least a third, up to 60,000.
The project officer will be a key member of the NAO team.
The Project Officer will:
➢ Work as part of a team to deliver quality assurance activities, including external authentication as per SOLAS' craft apprenticeship Quality Assurance procedures.
➢ Draft, develop and maintain a range of controlled documents for craft apprenticeships.
➢ Lead on engagement with stakeholder group/s in the review and development of quality assurance, external authentication and related monitoring activities.
➢ Coordinate the function of Programme Boards for Craft Apprenticeships
➢ Lead on the assessment feedback process, in conjunction with collaborating providers and the relevant Programme Boards
➢ Conduct ongoing review/s of external authentication of apprenticeship programmes and monitoring apprenticeship activities in accordance with SOLAS specifications and
guidelines.
➢ Plan and execute internal audits and controls to ensure apprenticeship compliance with internal policies and procedures and external regulations
➢ Prepare and present a range of report findings as required from all quality assurance activities.
➢ Supervise team members, assign tasks and monitor performance to ensure goals are met
➢ Lead and facilitate meetings with internal colleagues to progress actions, resolve issues and agree timelines for completion.
➢ Carry out any other duties deemed appropriate for the position by the NAO line manager
Project Officer in the National Apprenticeship Office (NAO)
➢ Undertake professional and personal development.
Requirements:
➢ At least 3 years' experience in a similar role, in further or higher education and training.
➢ Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to present information clearly, concisely, and confidently.
➢ Ability to liaise and network effectively with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
➢ Strong team player, who supports and collaborates with colleagues to achieve organisational and unit goals.
➢ Ability to lead, present and facilitate meetings.
➢ Ability to work on multiple tasks and management deadlines and meet targets.
➢ Proven ability to work on own initiative and deliver assigned goals and tasks.
➢ Strong report writing skills.
➢ Experience in document control processes is desirable
➢ An understanding of Quality Assurance practice and processes within Further Education is desirable
➢ Strong stakeholder management skills and experience is desirable