Quality & Compliance Lead; Education, Training, Construction & Rail

Morson Nexus is seeking an experienced, hands-on Head of Quality & Compliance to lead quality assurance and compliance across training, assessment, and funded provision in construction, rail, infrastructure, utilities, and health & safety sectors.

This is a practical, operational role: you will embed quality and compliance into day-to-day delivery, lead audits, ensure regulatory standards are met, and provide strategic leadership across the UK.

• Lead internal quality assurance (IQA), audits, and compliance reviews across all UK training provision
• Oversee funded programme compliance (AEB, Skills Bootcamps, CITB) and eligibility documentation
• Manage operational delivery standards across construction, rail, and other regulated sectors
• Ensure compliance with awarding bodies, ESFA, Ofqual, and sector-specific frameworks (NSAR, RISQS, IOSH, NRSWA)
• Operate ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 or other quality management frameworks, embedding governance in daily operations
• Provide hands‑on leadership and guidance to a small national quality team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
• Drive continuous improvement through feedback, performance monitoring, and corrective actions
• Travel across the UK to support training, audits, inspections, and team collaboration

• Experience in quality assurance and compliance in education, skills, or training provision
• Strong operational understanding of audits, IQA, and funded programme governance
• Familiarity with ISO or equivalent quality management frameworks
• Experience in regulated, safety‑critical sectors (construction, rail, utilities, health & safety)
• Able to balance governance requirements with practical delivery realities
• Leadership experience managing small teams and providing guidance across multiple locations
• Comfortable with UK‑wide travel when needed as part of the role

Ofqual, ESFA, CITB, or sector-specific accreditation knowledge.

• Strong audit outcomes and positive feedback from regulators and clients
• Consistent, compliant, and high‑quality delivery across the UK
• Clear, reliable assurance reporting to senior leadership
• A small but capable national quality team operating with clarity and discipline