Horticulture Quality Manager Remote
Job description
About Us
Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.
YMCA Awards is part of Central YMCA. We’re experts in education, health and wellbeing with over 20 years’ experience developing UK-regulated and globally-recognised qualifications.
We work closely with industry experts, employers and training providers to make sure that our products and services deliver life-changing opportunities. With over half a million qualifications awarded, 300,000 people have advanced their career with
YMCA Awards.
What we offer
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Life Insurance
- Pension Scheme - 4% employee, 4% employer contributions
- An effective, free, and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes a number of counselling sessions for both you and your immediate family.
- A forward-thinking approach to EDI, built by our employees.
- A real opportunity to impact change in the community.
Our Commitment to Equality
Central YMCA is open to applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equity, acceptance, and inclusion, and provide everyone who works with us the opportunity to reach their potential. Our doors are open to all and if you connect with our mission, vision, and values, we welcome you to come and be part of our team.
About the Role
The Horticulture Quality Manager role is offered on a part-time basis to work 16 hours per week on a flexible working schedule. The role is remote based, with some travel required.
The YMCA Awards Quality Manager roles are fast-paced and varied, with the aim of supporting learners to reach their potential. You will do this by providing first-class support to our customers and working with the broader team and freelance resource to deliver our strategy. Some examples of activities include:
- Supporting customers to prepare learners for end point assessment
- Validate accuracy and consistency of assessment outcomes
- Engage with stakeholders to maintain and strengthen relationships
- Support new and existing customers to grow YMCA Awards’ impact and revenue
- Maintain Regulatory Compliance
- Manage freelance resource including performance monitoring and shadowing
- Support with the Creation of industry-leading products for both new and existing customers
- Complete administrative task accurately and efficiently
About You
So, are you...
- Passionate about Horticulture?
- Able to work under pressure and at problem solving?
Do you have...
- A minimum of 3 years recent and relevant experience in the Horticulture or Landscape Construction Sector
- Understanding of the regulatory requirements for End Point Assessment ( EPA)
- Demonstrate experience of Internal Quality Assurance practice (IQA)
- A relevant assessor and IQA qualification
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Strong admin & record keeping skills to support regulatory audits
This really is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and do something great for yourself – and for others. If this sounds right for you click the 'Apply for this job' button and register your details.
If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.
For any individual who will be working, volunteering or freelancing with us, all recruitment and engagement processes will include pre-employment checks (including referencing and an appropriate level of disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service).
