Lead Internal Quality Assurer (Hairdressing, Hair & Media Make-Up)

Lead Internal Quality Assurer (Hairdressing, Hair & Media Make-Up)
Education for Industry Group
Part-Time (0.4FTE, 2 days a week). Working days are flexible and can be agreed based on the candidate's availability.
Permanent
London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT): Fashion Street - 3-5 Fashion Street, London - E1 6PX

About the role

The Lead IQA will coordinate internal quality assurance processes for Hairdressing and Hair & Media Make-Up provision, ensuring compliance with awarding body standards, EFI Group policies, and other external regulatory body requirements (i.e. Ofsted). The post holder will maintain and promote the highest standards of assessment, and support curriculum development and staff CPD to assure ongoing best practice.

This role is within EFI Group; however, the primary focus will be to oversee the assessment framework at the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT).

About you

• Qualifications: Level 3+ vocational qualification in Hairdressing, or Hair & Media Make-up, Assessor Qualification (TAQA) and Internal Quality Assurance qualification (IQA) .
• Experience: Prior experience in leading IQA processes within an FE setting and experience with digital portfolios/e-assessment platforms.
• Expertise: In-depth knowledge of awarding body requirements (VTCT, City & Guilds), vocational qualification frameworks, assessment and quality assurance, industry trends in hairdressing and media make-up, FE sector compliance (safeguarding, H&S, E&D).
• Skills: Strong organisational and communication skills, ability to work independently and lead teams, with competence in digital assessment platforms.
• Passion: Passionate about vocational education and learner success and committed to high standards of teaching and learning.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded professional qualifications including teacher training, personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and flexible leave options, including an around-the-world trip after five years of service
• Market-leading family-friendly pay, including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan options to support your financial health

Salary:

From £14,220 to £17,100 per annum (pro-rata from £35,550 to £42,750 FTE), subject to qualifications and experience

How To Apply/Next Steps:

Create an account via our website , click 'Start Application' and submit your completed application form. Please note as we are an education provider, CVs are not accepted. You can find our EFI Application Form here.

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the LCBT and EFI , visit our websites and refer to the job description.

Please contact for further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.