Job Title:             Head of Quality 
Location:             London + Hybrid Working Arrangements 
Compensation:   £62,00 + Benefits
Role Type:           Full time / Permanent  
Role ID:                SF12345

 

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Head of Quality at one of our London sites.

 

The role

As a Head of Quality, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Providing strategic and operational support on all day-to-day quality matters. Work side by side with the business providing a service, enhancing delivery outcomes, and driving continuous educational improvement. 

 

Day-to-day, you’ll oversee the development and implementation of a quality assurance framework monitoring the effectiveness of training (including Apprenticeship provision) within the Resilience line of business.

Manage the internal quality cycle process for the line of business.  Including the development and monitoring of the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) in conjunction with the contract teams. To create, implement and update policies aligned to the needs of the contracts including working directly with HEI partners and customers to ensure policies and procedures align with training requirements. Lead the preparation activities for an Ofsted inspection (as the Prime) across the business unit. Work effectively with the customers (Met Police and London Fire Brigade) on all quality related training matters. Manage the quality team to ensure compliance and adherence to the relevant processes, including the IQA strategy. 

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements. 

 

Essential experience of the Head of Quality

Extensive education / training quality experience. Comprehensive understanding of the Education Inspection Framework. Previous Ofsted nominee (apprenticeship provision). A detailed understanding of the apprenticeship environment and provision of commercial training. Safeguarding experience.

 

Qualifications for the Head of Quality

Quality qualification (e.g. Qualified IQA) L2 English and Maths or equivalent

 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain NPPV1 security clearance for this role.

 

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

 

What we offer

Generous holiday allowance  Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme  Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave  Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

 

Babcock International 
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. 

 

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

 

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