Automotive External Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead

At Skills and Education Group, we are passionate about the advancement of skills and education to improve the lives of individuals. We provide regulated qualifications, funding opportunities and professional development programmes to further education and skills providers - and a whole lot more as well. We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Automotive External Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead The role is crucial in ensuring that DVSA-licence linked qualifications are delivered to a high standard.

The role will be essential in monitoring, guiding and approving centres to ensure they are fully compliant and assessment activities are monitored appropriately. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role will be responsible for ensuring that all Skills and Education Group Approved Centres adhere to Skills and Education Group Awards standards and other regulatory requirements as set by Skills and Education Group Awards, OFQUAL and the DVSA.

You will be joining the Group at a pivotal stage in its development, as we grow and expand our provision across the UK. We are equally committed to your personal growth and development, and so in this role you will be supported in your continued professional development. To be successful in this role, we require you to have an in-depth knowledge of the MOT and associated qualifications and automotive qualifications.

Educated to a minimum Level 3 in a relevant vocational subject and to at least a Level 4 in Externally Assuring the Quality of Assessment Process and Practice. Time management and attention to detail will be critical, along with excellent interpersonal and IT skills. We offer good terms and conditions of employment, with a generous holiday entitlement and a contributory pension scheme.

Closing date for applications: 29 January 2026 No agencies please. Should you not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Automotive External Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead Reporting to:
Quality Manager Responsible for: N/A

Location:

Hybrid working

Contract:

Full time Salary: £42,000 JOB PURPOSE The Automotive External Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead for Skills and Education Group plays a crucial role in ensuring that DVSA-licence linked qualifications are delivered to a high standard. The role will be essential in monitoring, guiding and approving centres to ensure they are fully compliant and assessment activities are monitored appropriately. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role will be responsible for ensuring that all Skills and Education Group Approved Centres adhere to Skills and Education Group Awards standards and other regulatory requirements as set by Skills and Education Group Awards, OFQUAL and the DVSA.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Liaise with subject specialists to keep up to date with DVSA special notices to support qualification maintenance. To review question banks and give instructions to subject specialist writers to update assessment questions in line with current legislation. To conduct robust quality assurance annual monitoring of Skills and Education Group Award Approved Centres offering DVSA-license linked qualifications in line with Skills and Education Group Award CASS strategy and the MOT Auditing Strategy To provide the Head of Compliance and Regulation with regular updates and reports on approved centres, tutors, highlighting areas of concern, including levels of risk.

To conduct on-site visits of centres seeking centre approval to ensure compliance with Skills and Education Group Awards centre approval and DVSA requirements. Undertake observation of teaching and learning of new trainers prior to approval and of classroom and practical training sessions. To perform on-site visits and audits to assess the delivery, assessment, and administration of qualifications in line with established standards, training and delivery requirements and with the DVSA Assessment Strategy.

To carry out face to face visits where a Centre has been identified as non-compliant in line with the CASS strategy and regulatory requirements. To conduct sampling of learner evidence, to ensure that those being certificated have the knowledge and training to work safely within the sector and protect the public. To produce detailed reports on all sampling, centre and remote visits, summarising findings, recommendations, and areas for improvement based on assessment outcomes.

To provide expert guidance and support to Skills and Education Group Awards Approved Centres on compliance issues, assessment practices, and regulatory requirements. To provide regular centre updates and training events to support centres having a full understanding of MOT qualifications, DVSA assessment requirements, documentation. To collaborate closely with internal teams to develop and implement strategies and associated documentation for continuous improvement in qualification delivery and…