Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Lead

Job Title: Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Lead

Salary: £36,660 - £40,000 (FTE)

Hours per week: 28 hours per week (0.8)

Location: At IOSH, we embrace hybrid working because we believe it's the key to achieving work-life balance, strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. You’ll be required to work from our head office in Wigston, Leicester a minimum of 2 days per week. The remainder of your working hours will be undertaken from home.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live, and to work in the UK.

Closing date: 13 March 2026

About the role
Are you passionate about raising standards and shaping world-class health and safety education? We’re on a mission to ensure exceptional learning experiences are delivered that make a real difference—and we’re looking for an Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Lead to champion excellence across our programmes.

In this high-impact role, you’ll safeguard the integrity, consistency, and quality of assessment and learning delivery across IOSH Academy qualifications. You’ll ensure that all provision meets regulatory requirements, drives continuous improvement, and maintains the credibility and reputation of IOSH qualifications.

You will provide academic leadership and guidance to our tutor and assessor teams, act as the primary academic liaison with the IOSH Awarding Organisation and oversee internal quality assurance across our portfolio.

This is a hands-on role: you will be actively involved in sampling, standardisation, supporting tutors and assessors, analysing performance data, producing IQA reports, and, where required, delivering live learner sessions. Your work will directly influence the quality of learning and the success of our learners

What you'll bring

You’ll be an experienced quality assurance professional with strong academic credibility and a passion for maintaining high standards. You’ll be confident providing leadership and guidance to tutors and assessors, influencing best practice, and driving continuous improvement across programmes.

You’ll bring a strong understanding of assessment design, quality assurance methodologies, and regulatory compliance, alongside the ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into meaningful improvements. Organised, analytical, and collaborative, you’ll be comfortable managing deadlines, preparing for audits, and acting as the academic point of contact for the awarding organisation.

You’ll also bring a practical, solutions-focused approach—happy to roll up your sleeves, support delivery teams, and contribute directly to learner success and experience.

Essential criteria

RQF Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance qualification or equivalent

Experience of teaching and assessment of accredited qualifications at Level 6.

Experience of quality assurance within an educational environment.

Knowledge of Ofqual and awarding body requirements

What's in it for you?

We support our colleagues to bring their best selves to work, so they can deliver exceptional outcomes. We do this by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme, minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
• Individual performance related pay scheme
• Up to five paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependent's wellbeing

About us

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

We understand that diversity of thought, culture, perspective, and background is essential to our vision. We believe in creating a personal environment where everyone is treated as they wish to be treated. At IOSH, you can be yourself, no matter who you are.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer, and are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Find out more about how we advocate for, and support health and safety professionals worldwide to create a safer and healthier world of work by visiting www.iosh.com.

How to apply
To apply, you'll need an up to date CV and some additional time to complete the application questions so we can find out more about you and your experience. Just click on the apply button below.

If you want to find out more about IOSH please visit our website. If you have any queries about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to support you with the recruitment process please reach out to people@iosh.com.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.