Product Assurance Officer
Posted 20 hours ago
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Contract: Fixed-term contract - 9 months
Location: Hybrid (Head Office: Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne)
This is a hybrid working role, so youll need to be able to work from our Head Office once a month. Candidates will also be expected to carry out in-house training at Head Office for a total of 5 days at the start of their contract.
Hours per week: 37
Salary: Up to £30,000, depending on experience
About the role
Were excited to be recruiting for Product Assurance Officers to join our Product Assurance team.
In this role youll be responsible for setting up and testing qualifications on NCFE systems to ensure they are accurate, compliant, and fit for purpose for our customers. This involves extensive data entry and proofreading tasks so a keen eye and high attention to detail skills are essential.
Youll be involved with the proofreading and quality checks of qualification and supporting documents against templates and style guides to ensure they are free from spelling and grammatical errors. Advanced Word and editing skills and a good knowledge of English are also important in this role as you will need to ensure formatting and grammar is correct and consistent within documents.
How youll make an impact:
Leading the implementation and monitoring of robust quality assurance procedures relating to the end-to-end product life cycle to ensure products released into the public domain are fit for purpose and compliant with stakeholder and regulatory requirements
Leading on the proofreading and sign off assessments, materials and resources to ensure they are accurate, understandable and usable for our stakeholders
Collaborating with internal stakeholders on an ongoing basis to ensure products remain fit for purpose
Responsible for developing communication to customers and staff and maintaining accurate qualification information on the database and website.
Wed love to hear from you if you offer the following:
Experience of working in a role where a high level of attention to detail was required
Excellent proofreading skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure and co-ordinate several projects simultaneously
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Excellent Microsoft Word skills
A Level English Language or equivalent
What will we offer you in return?
Below are just some of the fantastic benefits w ell offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Benefits page which covers financial, physical and mental health support, time off and your development.
Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing up to 30 days with length of service
8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure
YOU celebration day to celebrate your birthday or another life event
YOU hour allowing you one hour per month to spend time on something that promotes your wellbeing
L earning and Wellbeing fun d of up to £200 per year
£400 towards any NCFE accredited?qualifications? per year
Up to 20 Volunteering hours per year
Flexible working culture with a hybrid working approach
Early finish on a Friday at 4:30pm to start your weekend early
Health cash plan through Westfield to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical
Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA
Employee Assistance Programme? with a confidential helpline and access to face to face and telephone counselling
Pension of up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%
Death in service payment worth 4 x your salary
Shape real change with an NCFE career
Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning?is developed and delivered.
With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.
How to apply
Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.
Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.
Closing Date: Sunday 9 March 2025
Interviews will be held via an Assessment Centre at our Head Office in Newcastle upon Tyne on Friday 14 March 2025
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement
We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.
We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.
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Location: Hybrid (Head Office: Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne)
This is a hybrid working role, so youll need to be able to work from our Head Office once a month. Candidates will also be expected to carry out in-house training at Head Office for a total of 5 days at the start of their contract.
Hours per week: 37
Salary: Up to £30,000, depending on experience
About the role
Were excited to be recruiting for Product Assurance Officers to join our Product Assurance team.
In this role youll be responsible for setting up and testing qualifications on NCFE systems to ensure they are accurate, compliant, and fit for purpose for our customers. This involves extensive data entry and proofreading tasks so a keen eye and high attention to detail skills are essential.
Youll be involved with the proofreading and quality checks of qualification and supporting documents against templates and style guides to ensure they are free from spelling and grammatical errors. Advanced Word and editing skills and a good knowledge of English are also important in this role as you will need to ensure formatting and grammar is correct and consistent within documents.
How youll make an impact:
Leading the implementation and monitoring of robust quality assurance procedures relating to the end-to-end product life cycle to ensure products released into the public domain are fit for purpose and compliant with stakeholder and regulatory requirements
Leading on the proofreading and sign off assessments, materials and resources to ensure they are accurate, understandable and usable for our stakeholders
Collaborating with internal stakeholders on an ongoing basis to ensure products remain fit for purpose
Responsible for developing communication to customers and staff and maintaining accurate qualification information on the database and website.
Wed love to hear from you if you offer the following:
Experience of working in a role where a high level of attention to detail was required
Excellent proofreading skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure and co-ordinate several projects simultaneously
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Excellent Microsoft Word skills
A Level English Language or equivalent
What will we offer you in return?
Below are just some of the fantastic benefits w ell offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Benefits page which covers financial, physical and mental health support, time off and your development.
Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing up to 30 days with length of service
8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure
YOU celebration day to celebrate your birthday or another life event
YOU hour allowing you one hour per month to spend time on something that promotes your wellbeing
L earning and Wellbeing fun d of up to £200 per year
£400 towards any NCFE accredited?qualifications? per year
Up to 20 Volunteering hours per year
Flexible working culture with a hybrid working approach
Early finish on a Friday at 4:30pm to start your weekend early
Health cash plan through Westfield to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical
Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA
Employee Assistance Programme? with a confidential helpline and access to face to face and telephone counselling
Pension of up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%
Death in service payment worth 4 x your salary
Shape real change with an NCFE career
Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning?is developed and delivered.
With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.
How to apply
Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.
Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.
Closing Date: Sunday 9 March 2025
Interviews will be held via an Assessment Centre at our Head Office in Newcastle upon Tyne on Friday 14 March 2025
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement
We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.
We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.
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