The Early Years Alliance is a registered educational charity, the largest and most representative early years membership organisation in England running 27 nurseries and supporting 28,000 member providers and supporters.

The Alliance has a long and proud tradition as a provider of high-quality qualification training for people working in the early years sector. Courses are offered from level 2 to level 5 for learners and apprentices. Following a strong Ofsted inspection of our provision in July, we are now looking to recruit a Training Quality Manager to expand the range of programmes we offer and develop further our engagement with learners, apprentices and employers. The Alliance’s training team is a strategic partner with DfE, Skills England and a range of other key stakeholders in early years and post compulsory education and this role offers and opportunity to be involved directly in shaping and improving the early years workforce framework into the future.

The role is hybrid working and will be based in a location to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Benefits:

26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees
Enhanced sickness pay
Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being

Main duties the successful Training Quality Manager will undertake:

Responsible for managing all aspects of the delivery of the Alliance’s qualification training programme, including the IQA systems, setting appropriate targets for staff, monitoring outcomes and priorities in line with the Strategic and Operational Plans, to ensure effective assessment services.

Essential criteria we are looking for in a Training Quality Manager:

Qualification in Post Compulsory Training and Education.
Educated to degree level or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
In depth knowledge and understanding of good practice in training and education.
Knowledge and understanding of the post-compulsory training and education sector.
Knowledge, understanding and experience of the early years sector.
Commitment to promoting equality and diversity, and inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice.
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to lead and motivate a successful team.

Hours per week:35

Weeks per year:52

Closing date:11th September 2026

Virtual interview date:18th September 2026

Please note our virtual interviews take place via Microsoft Teams, you may need to download this prior to your interview.

Notes/Brief for HR Recruitment:

About The Service

The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment.

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