Qualifications Manager

Location: Much Hadham, HertfordshireSalary: £39,605.10 to £41,390.89 per annumContract: Full time | Permanent

Unlock potential. Build futures. Shape learning.

For more than 120 years, St Elizabeth’s has been supporting children and adults with complex needs to live life to the full. Today, we are one of the few UK charities to provide a truly integrated offer — with education, residential care, therapies, and health services all co-located on one specialist campus.

Our 60-acre site in Much Hadham includes a school, FE college, seven Ofsted-registered children’s homes, adult supported living, and a CQC-registered health agency. Together, we support around 180 children and young people, many with severe epilepsy, learning disabilities, autism and associated conditions, providing not just care, but opportunity, aspiration, and community.

We are now seeking an inspiring Qualifications Manager to join our learning and development team and lead our in-house qualifications programme.

The Role

This is a key role, reporting to the Learning & Development Manager, with accountability for the planning, delivery and quality assurance of professional qualifications across St Elizabeth’s.

You will:

• Lead the delivery of internal RQF qualifications, including the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Manage, support and inspire a team of Assessors and Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs).
• Ensure robust compliance with awarding body and regulatory frameworks.
• Track learner progress, analyse achievement rates, and report on outcomes to senior leadership.
• Promote qualifications as a core part of workforce development across care, education, and supported living.
• Champion a culture of continuous professional development across St Elizabeth’s.

About You

You will bring both technical expertise and leadership ability, with a passion for workforce development and improving practice. Specifically, you will have:

• An Assessor qualification (CAVA, A1, D32/33 or equivalent).
• An Internal Quality Assurer qualification (V1, D34 or equivalent/experience).
• Experience of managing qualification programmes and supporting Assessors/IQAs.
• Strong knowledge of RQF frameworks and awarding body requirements.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in residential childcare, education, or social care.
• Familiarity with Ofsted and CQC requirements.
• A management or higher-level professional qualification.

Above all, you will share our belief in the potential of every colleague, and will embody our values of being Aspirational, Joyful, Collaborative and Compassionate.

What We Offer

• Salary: £39,605.10 to £41,390.89 per annum
• Annual leave: 27 days (plus bank holidays) rising with service
• Pension: Generous contributory scheme
• Wellbeing: Employee assistance, free parking, subsidised meals, and a beautiful countryside campus
• Development: Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
• A unique opportunity to shape the learning journey of colleagues who support some of the UK’s most complex learners

Apply Now

Apply now by submitting a completed application form and CV. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

We welcome informal visits — to arrange a tour, contact: recruitment@stelizabeths.org.uk

Please note: Due to our rural location, access to personal transport is essential.

Teach. Inspire. Grow. Join St Elizabeth’s and help colleagues — and those we support — live life to the full.

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