SENIOR STANDARDS VERIFIER WBL (Work Based Learning) – Security
Job Description
Purpose of this role:
The Senior Standards Verifier will be the responsible expert in terms of specification interpretation and verifier standardisation for a range of programmes within Security across all relevant frameworks or standards. To monitor assessment and internal verification for a range of programmes within the Principal Subject Area (PSA) of Security in order to report on national standards across centres.
The role also includes undertaking sampling of assessment and internal verification decisions and records for qualifications within the Security sector in order to affirm that national standards have been achieved and upheld. Support, advise and guide centres based on the outcomes of the sampling process. Direct centres in the delivery of Security qualifications towards the achievement of national standards and SIA compliance. The Senior Standards Verifier will need to maintain a Standards Verifier role with the WBL Assessment team.
Key Accountabilities:
For Security qualifications in the Security sector the Senior Standards Verifier (WBL) will:
· Sample assessment and internal verification decisions in order to report that national standards are maintained
· Hold sector specific responsibility for assessment advice and standards interpretation
· Offer specialist advice and support to centres and Standards Verifiers (SV), Security Lead Standards Verifiers (LSV) and Senior/ Team Leaders (S/TLs) in relation to the content and interpretation of specifications, assessment, and delivery
· Provide sampling-related support and development to SVs (Standards Verifiers) and S/TLs
· Review SV and S/TL reports to comment on the maintenance of national standards
· Identify and escalate issues of adverse standards interpretation
· Undertake a proactive role in maintaining national standards
· Develop the content for the training and standardisation of SVs & Security LSVs
· Lead and deliver training events to centres and LSVs/SVs as required
· Performance Manage a range of Security LSVs/SVs and S/TLs across the PSA, providing advice and guidance where applicable as well as carrying out 3xRAG reports on each through the year. You will also be required to complete a Summative report for each member in your team and grade them on their performance. Alongside this you will support your team of S/TLs as they monitor and manage their teams of TLs/SVs
· Report back to Pearson within agreed service-level agreements
· Represent Pearson as required on SIA related forums
· Support with the review and revision of qualifications within the sector
· Undertake any other duties appropriate to the work of WBL Assessment in relation to this role
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Previous Work Experience:
Essential
· Hold a formal teaching or training qualification (Awarded by an HEI or NQF/QCF/RQF qualification awarded by a recognised Awarding Organisation) at Level 3 or above
· Significant experience in delivering, assessing, and verifying security qualifications
· Significant experience as a Standards Verifier and/or External Verifier
· Demonstrate that they have the necessary experience, knowledge and understanding of the security sector.
· Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment and delivery of vocational qualifications with at least 40 hours spent every year in a combination of training, and increasing professional knowledge through other means or working in the security industry
· A willingness to engage in online training and standardisation and to use technology-based approaches for communication and centre support
Skills & Knowledge:
Essential
· A clear understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications within the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), National Qualification Framework (NQF), and the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF)
· Detailed knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role
· Excellent report writing skills
· Ability to edit materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose
· Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT (Information Technology) and interpersonal skills
· Demonstrable people management skills
· A customer-focused approach
· Time management and ability to meet deadlines
· Ability to develop and monitor clear action plans
· Ability to work effectively as part of a team
· Ability to understand the implications of decisions taken on Pearson’s behalf and not to operate outside the sphere of responsibility defined within this job description
· Word processing and basic spreadsheet manipulation, PowerPoint, management of online delivery (eg Adobe, Teams)
Requirements:
Any associate undertaking this role must:
· Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software
· Have a suitable internet connection
· Have a personal and secure email account
· Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland
· Declare any conflicts of interest that could impact on the role
· Have availability of 12 to 30 days, dependent upon the requirements and workload for the sector, in any given year
· Abide by the terms of conditions as stated in the contract for work
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