End Point Assessment (EPA) Apprenticeships Administrator London, England
Job description
The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.
We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.
- University status awarded in or after 1992
The Department
The End Point Assessment Department (EPAD):
The University of West London is the End Point Assessment organisation for the integrated apprenticeship and is fully registered on the Education and Skills Funding Agency Register of End Point Assessment Organisations (RoEPAO). The End Point Assessment department (EPAD) is responsible for the quality assurance of End Point Assessments (EPA) for apprenticeships, ensuring robust internal quality assurance processes in line with the requirements of assessment plans. The department is also responsible for recruiting and training Independent Assessors.
The Academic Quality and Standards Office oversees the maintenance and enhancement of standards, and all quality assurance activities, processes, and policies on behalf of the University for its internal and external academic provision.
The Institute for Policing Studies (IPS) is an exciting new development within the University of West London. Its creation reflects the increasing role of Higher Education in the policing community in London and the UK. The IPS teaches the new Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) for student police officers and direct entry programmes for existing graduates under the Degree Holder Entry programme (DHEP) for both Uniform Officers and direct entry for detectives.
The Role
The role involves working with colleagues in the End Point Assessment Department to support the implementation and further development of quality assurance processes to support the effective delivery of EPA for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship. The role is particularly focussed on supporting the effective delivery of Gateway and End Point Assessment. It involves supporting staff and co-ordinating activities around Gateway and End Point Assessment. The role will also involve working closely with the Institute of Policing Studies around aspects of apprentice progression and preparation for End Point Assessment. The role will also involve working with colleagues from a range of Schools/Colleges and Professional Service Departments.
The Person
The successful candidate will possess experience of working in administration and a good knowledge of the UK HE sector desirably with some experience of apprenticeship provision. They will have experience of working with a variety of stakeholders, display a good level of attention to detail and possess the drive and determination to complete work to a high standard.
They will be supporting the management of the End Point Assessment (EPA) process for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship and will be able to work as a flexible and effective member of a team, with good time management and organisational skills and be capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines on occasion.
They will be expected to work on site full-time.
How to Apply
To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Sarah Michaels, Apprenticeships Quality Manager, [email protected]
Additional Information
UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.
The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.
