External Quality Assurer; EQA - Remote

Overview

External Quality Assurer (EQA) - Remote + travel. Contract type:
Freelance. Closing date 31 Mar 2026 03:00 PM.

Location: Remote, with travel throughout the UK

Salary: Varies depending on task

Closes: 31/3/26

CTQ is a growing awarding organisation committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and industry-relevant qualifications. We’re now seeking experienced and credible EQAs to support our network of centres delivering Level 3 First Aid qualifications.

You’ll be supporting centres delivering the following qualifications:

• CTQ Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
• CTQ Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• CTQ Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
• CTQ Level 3 Award in First Aid for Schools
• CTQ Level 3 Award in Forest School First Aid
• CTQ Level 3 Award in Forest School First Aid for Early Years
• CTQ Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid (+F)
• CTQ Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
• CTQ Level 3 Award in Teaching and Assessing First Aid Qualifications

As an External Quality Assurer with CTQ, you’ll focus on conducting observation visits and producing clear, evidence-based reports that confirm centres are meeting CTQ and regulatory requirements. You’ll play a key part in ensuring assessment standards are applied consistently, qualifications are delivered as intended, and learners are treated fairly.

• Carrying out centre observation visits and sampling activities.
• Reviewing assessment and IQA evidence for validity, reliability, authenticity, and sufficiency.
• Producing timely, concise, and professional EQA reports.
• Providing supportive feedback to centres and highlighting areas of good practice.
• Maintaining up-to-date CPD and occupational competence relevant to the qualifications being quality assured.

We’re looking for EQAs with credible first aid expertise, strong attention to detail, and confidence in making fair, consistent judgements. You’ll be comfortable visiting centres across the UK and have experience in providing clear, constructive feedback.

• Flexibility to travel across the UK.
• Current, credible experience in delivery, assessment, or quality assurance of first aid or outdoor qualifications.
• Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1/A2, or Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement).
• IQA qualification (D34/V1, or Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice).
• EQA qualification (6312-41, TAQA, or equivalent D35/V2) or willingness to work towards this with CTQ support.
• Experience working within a regulated awarding environment.
• Strong written communication and report writing skills.

• Competitive associate rates
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing, quality-driven awarding organisation
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience to