Total 83 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Birmingham, B10 9BT

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct performance testing of SIP/VoIP calls using tools such as SIPp, Spectra, WinSIP, and StarTrinity.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Python and Robot Framework.
• Automate API testing and perform load testing with tools like Locust, Blazemeter/Taurus, k6, newman, and jmeter.
• Perform GUI automation testing with TestCafe, Robot Framework, and Selenium.
• Integrate testing within CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments.
• Utilize Ansible and Terraform for Linux build automation.
• Manage basic Linux and Windows administration tasks.
• Work with various operating systems including Linux (RHEL, CentOS, OEL) and Windows Servers/Workstations.
• Handle DNS, DHCP, LDAP, Active Directory, and other server management tasks.
• Test and troubleshoot telecom applications and protocols such as Metaswitch Rhino, Dialogic Media Server, and SIP/RTP protocols.
• Ensure adherence to ITIL processes and implement security measures/system hardening on telecom applications.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in SIP/VoIP call performance testing with tools like SIPp, Spectra, WinSIP, and StarTrinity.
• Strong experience with automation frameworks such as Python and Robot Framework.
• Expertise in API automation and performance testing using Locust, Blazemeter/Taurus, k6, newman, and jmeter.
• Hands-on experience with GUI automation tools like TestCafe, Robot Framework, and Selenium.
• Knowledge of CI/CD test integration.
• Familiarity with Ansible and Terraform for automating Linux builds.
• Solid Linux and Windows administration skills.
• Experience with telecom protocols and applications including Metaswitch Rhino, Dialogic Media Server, and Perimeta SBC.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and telecom application security hardening.

Desirable Skills:

• SSCA SIP School Certified Associate certification.
• Familiarity with Intelligent Network protocols like INAP, CAP, and MAP.
• Experience using the Metaswitch Scenario Simulator for SIP, INAP, and MAP protocol testing.
• Strong scripting abilities, particularly in Python.

Our Client is one of the leading organizations in the UK and is building of of the most prominent infrastructure projects in Europe for years.

This position is highly involved in the Civils part of the project. The skills and experience required include:

• Developing, building and maintaining relationships with contractors and internal staff
• Good knowledge of NEC3 Contracts and UK Construction regulations
• Design Management knowledge
• Experience with working on bridges, tunnels and large structures

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Shaw Healthcare are recruiting for a Compliance Manager to join our Clinical Governance Team, this role is a hybrid position and could mean you are onsite 3 or 4 days per week at our services.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: starting at £47k increasing to £49k following completion of probation plus monthly car allowance of £350
Location : UK based, you could be required to be onsite 3 or 4 days per week and could include overnight stays
Benefit:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Employee Ownership Trust including tax free bonuses – to date we have received £1850 tax free bonus
Onsite parking
Enrolment to NEST pension
Retail/Leisure/Holiday and travel discounts

The Compliance Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and completing rigorous audits/inspections and follows up across Shaw healthcare settings that are registered with the national regulators.

This will involve liaison with the individual Service Managers, the operational management teams and the Shaw head office colleagues.
The Compliance Manager will be responsible for relaying the outcomes of compliance audits, setting requirements and timescales for completion with the Service Managers and operational management teams and for producing a report.
The Compliance Manager will report to the Director of Compliance and Governance and work closely with Compliance & Governance colleagues; and with operational management and teams with regard to areas of continuous quality improvement and business development.
Maintaining oversight and management of a caseload of regulated services, ensuring the required Audits are completed, monitoring levels of risk, assessing incoming concerns and ensuring all records are kept up to date.
Carrying out Audits in line with an agreed programme, observing and reporting on the well-being of people using the service, identifying and monitoring areas of non-compliance, raising and responding to safeguarding concerns.
Taking responsibility for following and progressing actions in relation to services of concern and liaising with other key stakeholders
Working with managers to contribute to the setting and achieving of organisational performance objectives, including both quantitative and qualitative measures.
Preparing correspondence/reports, etc. in relation to specific issues raised about services.

General Management

Plan, organise, liaise and conduct Compliance Audits in all Shaw healthcare settings that are registered with CQC/CIW/Care Inspectorate & Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
Provide relevant professional advice and analysis within corporate Compliance & Governance expectations
Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
Maintain registration with NMC (when applicable)
Keep up to date with changes in legislation, guidance, and policies, procedures and best practice development.

Essential Criteria

Excellent analytical, clinical, auditing and presentation skills.
Must have a good working and research-based knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework and its significant influence on all registered settings
Good experience in staff and audit management within health and social care.
Proven experience and qualifications within health and social care including management certification.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
To collect evidence in an objective and in a measured and non-prejudiced manner in order to make informed decisions and judgments about the quality of care and service provision.
Needs to have a positive, honest, open and constructive approach when inspecting/auditing; delivering the feedback and completing the report; and following up on action plans.
Car driver & current license

KEY CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: PROFESSIONAL Maintain and ensure compliance with agreed policies and procedures and consistency with working practices. Organise and prioritise own workload ensuring effective time management, working flexibly to meet the needs of the service, which may require short term adjustment to plans ensuring that effective diary management is maintained. Good working knowledge and experience of utilising standard Microsoft programs such as word, excel, power point, outlook, SharePoint etc. Contribute to ensuring the highest possible standards of cleanliness within the Trust clinical premises and ensure all staff are familiar with escalation procedures for additional cleaning. Travel to and from Trust sites as required. Assist in the development and delivery of training as part of the IPC teams training Programme in relation to auditing principles and processes. Work closely with IPC Practitioners in the development and review of audit tools and IPC initiatives for promoting best practice. CLINICAL This is both a clinical and office-based role however this is not a direct patient facing role. The post holder will work in clinical areas undertaking audits and observation of practice, working alongside the IPCT, and liaising with clinical teams as well as non-clinical teams, patients, and visitors as part of their duties. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Provide training and support to new members of the IPCT and clinical teams in relation to new auditing processes and practices. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Communicate effectively audit result and compliance details, which may be of a contentious nature, with local management teams including senior managers. Provide feedback including judgements and recommendations for actions to resolve areas of non-compliance, which may require negotiation and persuasion skills for implementation, to the local management teams and/ or operational staff. To take action to resolve problems identified through the monitoring process, which are an immediate risk, or report problems to the relevant manager for action to be taken. Develop and maintain effective communication links with managers and clinical staff across all Trust sites. Liaise with service and contract managers and take appropriate action to advise, resolve and rectify any issues as necessary. To manage sensitive situations where a difference of opinion exists in the operational environment. Liaise with other departments and services to disseminate information efficiently. To attend meetings where management are likely to be resistant to the audit review and particularly to audit findings in respect of potentially sensitive and contentious issues. ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT Responsibilities Monitor and analyse IPC data to highlight themes and trends in reporting and compliance levels. To enable targeted support and challenge to improve standards across the Trust, in line with agreed key performance indicators. Analyse audit findings and intelligence to establish areas of concern and/ or good practice for enhanced support/ monitoring to promote improvement utilising a risk-based approach. Perform IPC quality assurance audits in-line with the Trust IPC audit programme and schedule, audits will be performed in all clinical areas. Audits will remain in line with requirements set out by the Trust, Department of Health and the Health and Social Care Act (2008) code of practice for the prevention and control of infections. PLANNING AND ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS Produce detailed audit reports forming conclusions and judgements of compliance with national best practice guidance and make recommendations for actions to rectify areas of non-compliance. Maintain records in electronic databases, ensuring that the information recorded is entered with a high degree of accuracy and in a timely manner. Report Key Performance Indicators to the IPC team, identifying audits performed, their outcomes and areas of good practice or for improvement with associated judgements and recommendations of actions required. To maintain documented records of corrective or preventative actions taken and recommended actions, performing follow-up visits to monitor progress and compliance of set actions. Provide monthly update, establishing reporting baseline with IPC Practitioners (verbally/written). Please see the attached job description and person specification for complete details. Kindly be aware that this job description may be modified as the service develops to align with the changing requirements of patients and the hospital.

If you have experience of “best in class” operational delivery and performance with knowledge of procurement frameworks and procedures, we want to hear from you.
As the sub national transport body for the midlands, Midlands Connect plays a key role in helping to improve the midlands and grow and develop the economy. This is a great opportunity to contribute significantly to what we aim to achieve. To be successful in this role you will need to have a strategic, business minded approach with the ability to influence, communicate well and mitigate risk.
Midlands Connect have a brand-new role for a Business Planning and Compliance Manager to be responsible for driving the strategic business planning, corporate governance, performance and compliance functions. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, you will play an instrumental role in developing the annual business plan, monitoring performance and reporting on programme and risk management.Managing a small team, you will drive a culture of continuous improvement, implementing robust processes and ensuring coordination of governance, programme, legal and procurement activities. This is an integral role for the organisation that will keep senior leadership and the Department for Transport informed on key projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. This varied role is pivotal in order for stronger processes, reporting and an effective control of risk to be implemented.
As the sub national transport body for the midlands, Midlands Connect plays a key role in helping to improve the midlands and grow and develop the economy. This is a great opportunity to contribute significantly to what we aim to achieve. To be successful in this role you will need to have a strategic, business minded approach with the ability to influence, communicate well and mitigate risk.
What you will be doing

• Work across the full breadth of the organisation’s wider leadership team to deliver the overall corporate business plan.
• Maintain a comprehensive overview of progress against the Annual Business Plan and any Multi-year Corporate Plan.
• Oversee regular KPI reporting and the communication of results to colleagues.
• Provide a comprehensive Governance framework, ensuring efficient and effective governance processes and up to date documentation.
• Carry out governance and risk assessed monitoring thematic reviews across the business.
• Provide strategic advice to the Corporate Services Director on all matters pertaining to governance.
• Lead the forward planning of business agendas and decisions going to the Strategic Board.
• Oversee and manage any procurement and framework ensuring procedural, procurement and legal compliance and strong working relationships with the accountable body.
• Ensure the deployment of rigorous, defined, consistent and documented assurance processes.
• Engender a supportive and constructive working culture.

What’s essential.

• Experience of Project and Portfolio Management
• Demonstrable experience in establishing, managing and communicating partnership/programme governance.
• Experience in undertaking a compliance monitoring/assurance role ideally in the public sector.
• Experience in programme reporting and risk management.
• Experience in securing and providing legal and procurement advice to colleagues.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting board level meetings, setting agendas, producing briefing notes, collating papers, capturing minutes, actions and decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to be a persuasive and articulate communicator.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, including a professional telephone manner.
• Excellent team player.

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Salary and benefits.We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK), 28 days paid annual leave (plus an option to purchase more!), ethical saving options and healthcare plans, paid volunteering days, free financing for the latest technology, discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.
Hybrid working and location. We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows.
The location for this role is Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1TT. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office. Please note, this is the minimum expectation.
About us.Midlands Connect researches, develops, and progresses transport projects which will provide the biggest possible environmental, economic, and social benefits for the Midlands and the rest of the UK. Our aim of these improvements is to transform regional and UK gateways, bringing the Midlands closer together and accelerating cost-effective improvements to unlock east-west connectivity that will enable the Midlands’ economies to work more effectively together.
We’re ambitious, forward thinking and determined to find better ways of working, always leading the way in what we do. We trust and support each other to get the job done, and encourage creativity, originality, and curiosity from those who work with us. We’re committed to creating an accessible and diverse workplace, one that nurtures an inclusive environment where our people can be themselves.
Midlands Connect is an independent organisation, tasked by government to advise on the best value strategic transport projects in the Midlands. Our accountable body is the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) who support us through providing HR, finance, and governance support to help deliver our priorities.WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying.
Right to Work in the UKWMCA has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to WMCA verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria set out by UKVI.
Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.

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About The Role

Our client, an established, family-owned Chemicals manufacturing company, are currently looking to recruit an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Officer. Reporting to the QA Systems Manager, the successful candidate will ideally have experience of working in a chemical manufacturing facility within a Laboratory environment in both Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions. You should be a good communicator with excellent team working skills.

Quality Assurance Officer - Requirements

• Educated to minimum 'A' level standard or equivalent in a technical subject
• Minimum 3 years of Quality Assurance experience working in chemical industry environment
• Knowledge and practical application of QMS systems - e.g. ISO 9001
• Knowledge and experience of conducting investigations, root cause analysis and report writing
• Experience working within ISO 9001 administration, of which some part should be in a technical environment.
• Must be able to use various computerised systems with confidence (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Management Systems etc)
• Experience of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience of Computer-based systems -e.g. Q-Pulse, SAGE X3

Quality Assurance Officer - Responsibilities

• Maintenance, support and continual development of company Quality Management Systems to meet operational and regulatory requirements
• Assist Quality Manager in all aspects of Quality Assurance
• Coordinate and support CAPA meetings with various departments to progress and close out CAPAs.
• Lead and/or contribute to complaints / deviation investigations, root cause analysis and report writing.
• Support QMS projects by participating with cross-functional teams to progress and implement new systems and processes
• Maintain the QMS audit process and complete internal QMS audits across the site.
• Development of policies, standards and procedures
• Management of Supplier Appraisal Systems across the supply chain and effective resolution of non-conformities
• Management of the company Kosher accreditation
• Administration of electronic document control system data handling
• Providing training on company processes and procedures to all employees
• Audit guide for on-site 3rd party audits

Your new company
Corporate Tax Compliance Manager/Senior Manager (with flexible working arrangements) is required by one of the world's leading professional services organisations, covering 158 countries. This Firm works with some of the most successful organisations across the world, including dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses.


Your new role
As this Firm's Corporate Tax Compliance Manager/Senior Manager, you will be joining a team of experts specialising in Corporate Tax Compliance. Providing clients with advice on various compliance issues including paying and minimising tax liabilities. This Firm's clients range from multinationals to smaller mid-tier clients across a wide range of industries.
Key Duties:

• Up-front scoping and engagement planning with clients
• Liaising with the Data Management team on the approach to data collection for your clients
• Review and submission of tax accounting schedules & corporate tax returns
• You will be expected to have a high level of client contact in this role
• Budget management

What you'll need to succeed
As this Firm's Corporate Tax Compliance Manager/Senior Manager, you will ACA or CTA qualified with strong corporate tax skills, UK GAAP and IFRS experience with a highly developed client service ethos and flexibility to meet clients needs. You will have the ability to establish, build and maintain relationships with clients and internal decision makers along with developing new business opportunities.


What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to join a highly professional Firm and Team that is offering an excellent remuneration package along with flexible working arrangements (full or part-time, hybrid or 100% remote working contracts) and a clear path for career progression.


What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Through team working and engaging stakeholders, the post holder will support staff to diagnose areas for quality improvement within their services. They will need to be able to present highly complex information to key stakeholders and frontline staff, assist in planning the improvement design and support the implementation of solutions and lead on specific projects. They will need to negotiate with staff and stakeholders at all levels, using a highly persuasive and motivational approach, showing empathy for different positions, offering reassurance and assurance as appropriate and overcoming barriers to understanding. The post holder will support staff to evaluate any changes made and to ensure improvement is sustainable and, wherever possible, adopted and spread locally. They will lead and deliver on specific continuous improvement projects as identified by the Trust and provide expert subject matter advice in quality improvement approaches, methodologies, measurement, and evaluation. Work with colleagues to develop continuous improvement skills and capability across the organisation utilising the science of improvement methodologies. Act as a central point of expert support, guidance, and advice within the Trust on quality improvement and effectiveness ensuring that communication styles, methods and timings are appropriate to the audience. This includes the use of digital channels, presentational skills, written skills and verbal skills. Communicate analytical and statistical results to a wide range of internal and external staff, guiding them on a certain course of action to enable a structured and evidence-based approach to quality improvement Develop and deliver formal, complex presentations to large groups. Establish excellent relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and partners to support delivery of high-quality outcomes. Participate in national quality improvement forums and bring learning back into the Trust. Be visible to staff and regularly undertake quality improvement activities to engage colleagues at all levels to generate commitment to continuous improvement. Lead by example, role modelling integrity, impartiality and the elimination of bias by promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the Trust values and objectives. To work with service managers and programme leads to ensure that a continuous quality improvement approach is embedded into projects/activity and governance arrangements. To advise and guide Quality Improvement sponsors and coaches in developing their activity in line with Trusts change cycle framework. Work in partnership with service managers to secure clinical and public engagement for identified projects. Produce and communicate project plans with the involvement of stakeholders, including patient and public where appropriate. Prepare and present information reports and presentations to a variety of audiences, including patient groups, clinical staff, service managers and varying governance meetings to support the delivery of improvement initiatives. Audiences may range from small groups of one interest group to large and mixed groups at conferences or similar events. Deliver training to staff across the Trust in Quality Improvement. Responsible for the continued development, implementation and maintenance of the continuous quality improvement framework Responsible for contributing to the development and/or modification of policies arising from successful QI initiatives where scale up and spread is appropriate Responsible for ensuring that quality improvement methodologies are utilised when testing out new proposed developments (as appropriate) Responsible for contributing to the development of the Trusts Quality Improvement Strategy and the implementation of this strategy. Responsible for ensuring that quality improvement approach aligns and supports PSIRF requirements for the Trust and Patient Safety.

Administrator for our Compliance Higher Education Team
QA Higher Education London OR Birmingham based.
Hybrid working, Fulltime Maternity Contract (12 months)
Are you a recent graduate or an administrator looking for a new challenge in a rewarding higher education business. Ideally you will have administration experience within the education sector (preferred) or within a busy back-office function where organisation, attention to detail and communication are key.
About our role: As Compliance Officer you will be responsible for processing CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) requests for partner institutions, checking the applicant documentation and maintaining accurate records in line with the University's and UKVI requirements, ensuring that a student-focused service is delivered to all applicants.
Good IT, Word and Excel skills a MUST
Here's a flavour of what's involved: (training provided, click the link to read the full JD)
Process CAS requests for University Partners from high and low risk regions.
Conduct financial and compliance checks for all CAS requests.
Check CAS statements for errors, requesting sponsor notes as required.
Format CAS statement and send to student.
Conduct Compliance Interviews
Ensure the data on CAS Shield is correct Escalate complex cases to the CAS.
Collate data for intake reviews to streamline and improve the CAS process.
Contact applicants directly to request missing documents needed to request a CAS Monitor the QAHE CAS shared email inbox.
Assist Admissions officers with QAHE Compliance queries.
Attend compliance meetings with partner institutions as and when required.

Bring your experience:
Previous experience in administration.
Experience of multi-tasking and delivery to agreed timescale.
Ability to deal with high volume of data.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Attention to detail.
Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work with tight deadlines Efficient with using Microsoft office, Teams, Excel
A little more about us:. QAHE is a private UK higher education provider working in partnership with universities, colleges and education specialists in the UK to recruit, market and deliver a range of programmes from foundation level to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We currently teach over 2,000 students from all over the world, graduating over 800 students in 2016 and providing over 25,000 hours of teaching per year across five UK locations.
Equal Opportunities
At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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Lecturer in Computing
QA Higher Education, Full Time Role
Fulltime & Permanent Role, Birmingham City Centre Campus
Are you a Higher Education Lecturer in Computing looking for a permanent role within a dynamic organisation, where you can be proud and feel rewarded watching our students succeed?
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing and expanding campus. We are student centric and very passionate about our contribution to our students' future ………come join us!
Your focus: As Lecturer, you will be responsible for our students' progression and academic achievement up to level 7. Planning, preparing, teaching modules both online and in the classroom using our innovative delivery methods and cutting-edge curriculum. You will provide guidance and support to our students with your knowledge and expertise, powering each student's potential.
Bring your experience: Applicants should have suitable and relative experience in teaching general programming (e.g., Python) and with at least one speciality such as Cloud Computing or Web Development or Mobile Development or HCI/UX Networking or IOT or Cyber Security or Data Science or Big Data or DBMS or Relational Programming or Artificial Intelligence or Knowledge Engineering or Deep Learning or Information Systems. Must hold a Masters degree or higher in Computer Science/IT or related subject areas. A teaching qualification and HEA membership would be distinct advantageous.
Teaching experience in the subject of Big Data at Level 7 is essential for this role.
Significant experience in face-to-face teaching of higher education students in classes of varying sizes within a subject area taught by the faculty is required.
What we can give you:
Access to innovative delivery methods, and exciting course material.
Chance to work with like-minded educational enthusiasts; able to share and learn delivery best practice and industry leading knowledge.
Receive specialist coaching and support from your education leaders.
A little more about QA:
Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA is to make that possible.
We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.
Equal Opportunities
At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.

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#lecturer
#computing
#computerscience
#masters
#phd
#birmingham

Providing expert governance advice, resource and support Developing the organisational governance framework Incident identification, incident closure, quality control, incident themes and trends Working with the operational teams on training resource development and delivery Collation and presentation of patient safety performance data, analysis of themes and trends Working with the Managing Director, the Nominated Individual for CQC and the CQC Registered Manager to liaise with CQC and provide information requests, coordinate CQC inspections or visits, and develop CQC compliance tools Supporting implementation of the National Patient Safety Strategy Providing oversight and co-ordination of patient safety alerts Reviewing all safety information to gain better understanding of safety of care Finding innovative ways of helping the organisation to learn from incidents Liaising with colleagues across the organisation with overall aim of ensuring that the company delivers the highest quality of patient care across all its services (whether regulated by the CQC or not) Acting as Information Governance Lead for the organisation representing the company on the cross-Group IG governance meeting. Acting as first point of contact for any information governance/data protection issues within the organisation and liaising with the Group DPO and information governance lead as required. Maintaining the organisational log of key patient safety roles (CQC Registered Manager, Caldicott Guardian etc) Manage H&S provision including statutory notification responsibilities. Working with the HR team on professional competence, registration, DBS etc

Regional Quality Improvement Lead
West Midlands
£70,000 - £80,000

Are you ready to lead Home and Area Managers leading the delivery of the best health and care experience for Residents in your Area?

My client is looking for an enthusiastic and Regional Quality Improvement Lead who can help develop and drive the Home and Area managers across the West Midlands care homes in their care. The care provided ranges from Dementia, Nursing and Residential and you will responsible for ensuring that the care is above and beyond in all aspects and that the Managers are delivering that above and beyond care.

My Client has been operating for nearly 15 years and has over 270 care homes under their roster with an objective to really make a difference to the lives of older men and women up and down the UK. They proudly have over 20,000 employees who all work in unison to provide the best care possible.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary between £70,000 - £80,000
• The benefits are negotiable, allowing for personalised arrangements that cater to individual needs and preferences.
• This position is a permanent, full-time position
• Free Uniform
• Colleague Discounts
• Group Life Insurance Cover

Successful Applicant:

• ability to Supporting and developing Home Managers to develop a high performing team that achieves excellent standards in every home.

• You have a strong focus on a person-centred approach to care delivery
• Handles pressure with ease
• You have the ability to work as an integral member of the team as well as individually when required

• You have a strong focus on a person-centred approach to care delivery and are a confident communicator who creates professional and credible relationships at all levels

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To apply for this exceptional opportunity please call Ben Cowton at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send
your CV direct to b.cowton@purosearch.com

Role: Compliance Specialist (Degree/Higher Apprenticeships)
Home based/Remote
Permanent with competitive salary and benefits

Your role is to be responsible for all funding and compliance protocols for Degree/Higher Apprenticeships
You will own the end-to-end administration journey to ensure compliance with ESFA/DfE funding and audit requirements whilst being mindful of university partner regulations

Job Description:
You'll support the DA Compliance Team Manager with the day-to-day management of tasks, reporting, supporting process and system improvements, projects as well as driving best practice and operational improvements across the wider business.

• Conduct all internal processes and protocols in accordance with agreed timescales
• Complete eligibility and funding checks for all apprenticeship applicants in line with current ESFA/DfE funding and internal requirements and confidently challenge applications when required.
• Ensure all learner ILR's and personal records are accurate and maintained from the start to the end of the learner journey in accordance with current ESFA/DfE Funding Rules
• Manage the prompt resolution of all ILR errors and funding DLOCKS, highlighting trends to the DA Compliance Team Manager
• Process and track apprentice withdrawals, suspensions, reinstatements, achievements and change of circumstances
• Conduct regular 'dips' into learner records to provide compliancy advice and improvement actions/sharing of best practice to sales and delivery leads
• Represent the DA Compliance Team Manager at meetings when required

About you:

• Experience in a similar compliance role
• Experience in working in the apprenticeship sector (essential)
• Knowledge of Apprenticeships (essential)
• Knowledge of current ESFA/DfE Funding Rules (desirable)
• Knowledge of Awarding and assessment organisation requirements (desirable)
• Databases and reporting (desirable)

Equal Opportunities:
At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place

At QA, we're 100% committed to breaking down barriers, eliminating discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities so that diversity can flourish here. As a market leader in digital education, it's our duty to drive diversity & inclusion not only for ourselves, but also the wider industry, the clients we serve and the communities in which we work.

On top of the salary you'll receive QA's outstanding benefits package: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year 3 dedicated study days with access to 1500+ courses (worth up to £3K each!) Medicash - cashback for dentist/physio etc. Free virtual GP appointments 2 charity or volunteer days Generous referral scheme A superb Gymflex scheme (ask us about this!) Our Benefits Hub with loads of high street discounts + more! At QA, we celebrate difference. We have a relaxed dress code and a friendly vibe with a lot of wonderful social and digital groups (from photography to gardening and everything in between). We team you up with a buddy to help get you acquainted with your new colleagues when you start. We welcome applications from any and every background and we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a Disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, do you require. To apply, click and fill in our easy to fill application form with your CV. Want a chat before you apply? Find me on LinkedIn - Tim Heaney or email me: - happy to help! A little more about QA: QA is one of the largest learning services organisations in the UK, developing skills and capabilities for everyone from apprentices to business leaders. Headquartered in London, but with a nationwide network of state-of-the-art training centres, QA Group is comprised of four fast-growing divisions- Learning, Apprenticeships, Consulting and Higher Education- all of which deliver innovative and cutting edge skills solutions to UK organisations. Apply now - here's how! Simply hit the APPLY Here button. but if you want to know more or have any questions, please email #LI-TH1 #LI-hybrid #lifeatqa

Quality Manager
CQC regulated services - Midlands based
Salary: C. £50,000 and appealing car allowance

Your new company is a leading social care provider, committed to enhancing the lives of adults with learning disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Their mission is to empower individuals, promote independence, and deliver exceptional care.

Role Overview: As their new Quality Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining excellence. You'll ensure their services meet legal standards, customer expectations, and health and safety guidelines. Your eye for detail and commitment to improvement will drive sustainable growth.

Responsibilities:
" Understand customer needs and develop effective quality control processes.
" Devise and review specifications for products or processes.
" Set requirements for raw materials and monitor supplier compliance.
" Oversee product development procedures and identify deviations from quality standards.
" Inspect final output and approve or reject products.
" Keep accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis.
" Solicit feedback from customers and submit detailed reports.

Requirements:
" Proven experience as a quality manager for health and social care services
" Conscientious, responsible, and results-driven.
" Outstanding communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
" Proficient in MS Office.
" In-depth understanding of quality control procedures and legal standards.
" Hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible to work across multiple locations within the Midlands

Why Apply?
" Make a real impact on people's lives.
" Collaborate with passionate professionals.
" Drive positive change in social care services.
" Be rewarded with a highly competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package.

Ready to make a difference? Click apply now!

Brook Street Social Care is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Recruitment Officer
Recruiting Students into Higher Education Programmes
Brimingham OR London based, hybrid working, with UK travel
QA Higher Education Fulltime & Permanent Opportunity
About our role: Do you have sales &/or recruitment &/or exceptional customer service experience ideally the education sector? Would you like to make a difference to potential students by working across different recruitment channels promoting and selling our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, giving students the potential to develop and grow their knowledge and skills to progress their career opportunities.
Our role is hybrid working with travel throughout the UK on a regular basis.
Here's some of what's involved: (please click through for the full JD)
Support Sales Team Leader Home/EU in exceeding sales targets
Engage with external clients and support them with any queries
Maintain and manage effective business pipeline ensuring daily KPI's are delivered effectively
Provide first class customer service to our students, agents/representative and partners
Engage with offer holders through multiple communication channels; actively guide applicants through the entire application cycle; consult students on how to meet outstanding conditions, i.e. interviews, outstanding docs, English tests
Provide and maintain agreed turnaround times to our agents, students and client services
Go the extra mile to help students to finish applications within given deadlines
Self-manage student pipelines within KPIs and SLAs
Bring your experience:
Entrepreneurial flair
Confident and strong sense of direction
Self-motivated
Ambition to succeed and exceed expectations
Ability to think outside the box
Constructive approach to problem-solving
Excellent customer service skills
A little more about QA:
Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA is to make that possible. We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.
Apply now - here's how!
Simply hit the apply button.
Equal Opportunities
At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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