Job Title: Accreditation andQuality Coordinator Job Type: Permanent Full Time (Hybrid) Location: National Technology Park, Limerick Salary: €34 k to €40k Depending on Experience About SQT Training Since 1989, SQT Training has established itself as a premier training provider in Ireland, located in the heart of innovation at the National Technology Park in Limerick. Our team, comprising over 35 expert trainers and backed by a robust support staff in training support, quality, and management, is at the forefront of educational excellence. At SQT Training, our focus extends beyond mere knowledge transfer; we are dedicated to providing practical, career-enhancing skills through collaborative, workplace-based training, enabling both individuals and organisations to thrive in their respective fields. We hold QQI accreditation, which underscores our unwavering commitment to providing quality education and engaging learning experiences. Our courses are designed to be as diverse as the sectors we cater to, offering both public and in-house programs that reach a wide array of learners across Ireland and internationally. Role Overview The Quality and Accreditation Coordinator plays a central role in the administration, coordination, and quality oversight of learner assessments and academic records for both on-site and online programmes. Reporting to the Director of Quality and Academic Affairs, the role provides operational and quality assurance (QA) support for internal and external stakeholders, including Programme Directors, Tutors, External Examiners, Awarding Bodies, and Learners. The successful candidate will have strong administration skills and be responsible for overseeing the secure, compliant, and effective management of assessments, learner records, and QA activities across all programme modalities, while contributing to the continuous improvement of SQTs Quality Framework. Key Responsibilities Assessment & Examination Administration Develop programme timetables and coordinate scheduling of examinations for relevant programmes. Coordinate virtual assessments, physical assessment venues, and invigilation (both remote and on-site). Provide timely assessment information to Programme Directors, Tutors, and Learners for all on-site, blended, and online programmes. Act as a primary point of contact for Learners, Tutors, Programme Directors, and Awarding Bodies regarding all assessment-related matters. Manage learner registration and examination processes in line with awarding body protocols. Ensure assessment materials are securely stored, distributed, and submittedphysically and digitally. Manage relevant courses on SQT's Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle). Oversee the secure collection, recording, and archiving of learner assessment data, including digital submissions via Moodle. Maintain accurate and up-to-date learner records across all delivery modes. Make appropriate arrangements for learners requiring special accommodations, in collaboration with the Director of Quality and Academic Affairs. Quality & Academic Support Provide administrative and coordination support for all External Examiners. Support all sub-committees of the Academic Council including Quality Committee and participate where required. Maintain data in line with GDPR and SQTs data protection policies across physical and digital formats. Assist the Director of Quality and Academic Affairs in: The implementation of the academic development strategy across delivery modes. Development and roll-out of new programmes. Programme validation, monitoring, and review processes. QA policy development, review, and implementation across all learning environments. Oversight of assessment processes to ensure compliance with academic and awarding body standards. Communication of QA updates and activities to internal stakeholders. Preparation and facilitation of quality audits, programme reviews, and awarding body monitoring events. Analytics & Reporting Develop and maintain analytical reports to support the Academic Council and QA sub-committees. Monitor learner and programme data to identify opportunities for quality and operational improvement. Candidate Profile Essential Experience & Attributes Minimum four years administrative experience in a busy professional environment. Prior experience in education, training or a quality-focused role is highly desirable. Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven customer service ethos. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams. Fluent English speaker. Technical Skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, cross-referencing). Comfortable working in digital learning environments; experience with Moodle or similar VLE platforms an advantage. Strong data management and reporting capabilities. Additional Information Hybrid Work Environment: SQT operates a flexible work policy. Following an initial onboarding and introductory phase, this role supports a hybrid arrangementcombining the option for remote work with time spent in our Limerick office. Flexitime: We offer flexible working hours, allowing employees to structure their day around core working times to support work-life balance. Professional Development: SQT actively supports ongoing training and development opportunities, encouraging continuous learning and growth within the role Bonus Scheme: Annual employee bonus scheme Company Pensions:company matches employee contribution up to 5%