The leading engineering training provider in the Yorkshire and Humber region
Lead Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)
Join us in Engineering the Future!
About HETA:
Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) is a dynamic and expanding Group Training Association (GTA) with training centres in Hull, Grimsby, and Scunthorpe. We specialise in providing Level 3 & 4 engineering apprenticeships, higher education, and upskilling courses to over 300 client companies.
Partnering with industry leaders in engineering and manufacturing, we are dedicated to advancing engineering training locally, regionally, and nationally.
Why Choose HETA?:
Our people are the business, and we need to expand and develop our ‘talent pool’ in order to achieve our ambitions. HETA has a strong track record in developing people and providing a working environment that allows our staff to make a contribution and to be recognised and rewarded.
One of our strategic aims is to be an employer of choice and to offer the best working conditions and benefits.
At HETA, we don’t just train engineers—we build careers and change lives. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- 42 days annual leave (including bank holidays)—work-life balance is important to us!
- Private healthcare & life insurance—we care about your well-being.
- Annual company performance-based bonus—we reward your success.
- Branded workwear—so you can feel part of our team from day one.
- Continuous professional development—we invest in you as much as you invest in our learners.
- A supportive work environment—including a wellness program, cycle-to-work scheme, and employee health checks.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Lead Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) who will be responsible for organising and maintaining the internal quality assurance processes across the organisation’s training and assessment provision.
The role ensures that assessment decisions are fair, valid, reliable, and consistent, and that provision meets the requirements of awarding organisations EAL, City & Guilds, ECITB, TWI, JTL (CompEx), Pearsons EDEXCEL Higher National Programs and Apprenticeship End Point Assessment provision sits separately to this role with the Head of Higher Nationals Programmes and Field Team Manager respectively.
The Lead IQA provides support to IQAs, assessors, and trainers, embedding a strong quality culture and driving continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role within an education setting preferably with an engineering background.
They will have good craft/technical skills, good interpersonal skills, basic computer skills and more than five years in a similar role.
To be successful the candidate must hold a recognised IQA qualification (eg Level 4 Award in the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practice or equivalent.
They must hold a teaching qualification and qualifications in an engineering trade discipline to a minimum of level 3.
Other essential experience must include significant experience as an IQA within a training provider environment, strong knowledge of awarding organisation requirements and external quality assurance and experience of leading standardisation and quality improvement activity.
Location & Travel
The position will be based at our Hull site with travel to our other sites will be necessary hence a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Join a Safe & Supportive Workplace
At HETA, safeguarding is our priority. All successful candidates must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
HETA is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equal opportunity workplace. We strive to create a supportive environment where all colleagues can reach their full potential, free from prejudice or discrimination. Our commitment is to cultivate a culture of respect and understanding, where diverse backgrounds and experiences are embraced and valued.
Join Our Team
To apply please send your current CV to: staffrecruitment@heta.co.uk