External Quality Assurance Associates; Various subject specialisms

External Quality Assurance Associates (Various subject specialisms)

External Quality Assurance Associates – freelance, home‑based roles across the UK, competitive fees.

AIM Qualifications And Assessment Group invites applications for EQA associates to carry out monitoring of RQF qualifications. We have more than 500 qualifications covering a wide range of subject suites, and EQA activity occurs throughout the year. EQA interactions for a centre depend on its qualification provision and its position within our CASS Strategy.

As an Associate you will work with centres to ensure that qualifications are delivered and assessed within the specified parameters. Your responsibilities include reviewing samples in line with our CASS strategy, completing EQA reports, and approving certification.

Ideal candidates have vocational qualification experience, keen attention to detail, subject specialist knowledge, and recent industry experience. You must hold a teaching qualification or equivalent, and have experience of internal and/or external quality assurance. Associates must be able to facilitate both remote and face‑to‑face assessment activity.

• GAVFX/Games
• Construction
• Counselling
• Spectator Safety

Training for the External Quality Assurer role will be provided if the application is successful. Associates are contracted on an annual basis and are not directly employed by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group.

This vacancy may close earlier than advertised should a sufficient number of applications be received.

Submit an online application form with your CV and cover letter. Please ensure your CV details recent experience in the relevant industry linked to the subject area. View our qualification offer at

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group are committed to promoting equity, celebrating diversity and ensuring inclusion across all aspects of our work. We require everyone, regardless of background, identity or circumstances, to have fair access to our qualifications, services and opportunities.

We are dedicated to creating an environment free from discrimination, harassment or bias, and we actively work to remove barriers and provide reasonable adjustments. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is embedded in the design, delivery and awarding of all our qualifications and assessment materials.

• Ensuring fairness and transparency in all policies, procedures and decision‑making.
• Listening to, and learning from, voices of learners, centres, staff and stakeholders – especially underrepresented groups.
• Regularly reviewing our practices to identify and address inequality or unintended disadvantage.
• Building a diverse workforce and partner network that reflects the communities we serve.
• Supporting continuous professional development in EDI for all staff and associates.

Our vision is to become a sector leader in inclusive awarding practices and we are committed to continuous improvement so that all learners can achieve their full potential.