Apply to become an AAT External Quality Assurer (EQA)

We're now recruiting for additional AAT External Quality Assurers (EQAs) who will support the regulatory and quality assurance requirements of AAT approved organisations.

Please read the details below and, if you have the skills, experience, and commitment we're looking for, please apply using the EQA application form (PDF) and email it to aatquality.assurance@aat.org.uk with your current CV.

Qualifications, skills and experience

AAT is keen to ensure that our EQAs have experience and/or hold the relevant qualifications. We're therefore especially interested in receiving applications from individuals that meet these specific requirements.

• Level 4 qualification or above and/or professional background in the subject area.
• Hold an assessor/internal quality assurer qualification.
• Self-motivated and good organisational skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Where the applicants meet AAT requirements, we'll acknowledge receipt of your CV and application.

Responsibilities

As an EQA, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• a range of quality assurance activities
• reporting to AAT in line with regulatory requirements
• adhering to all instructions, policies and procedures provided by AAT when carrying out activities
• attending initial and ongoing training events (when required) and keeping your own knowledge and skills up to date through continuing professional development
• liaising closely with AAT staff and respond promptly to any requests for advice or information
• notifying AAT in advance regarding periods where you're not available
• participating in standardisation activities to ensure the consistency of quality assurance and regulatory decisions and processes.

Time commitment

We're asking EQAs to commit to a minimum of approximately 12 days per annum, if possible, which will include attendance at two standardisation/training meetings. On occasion there will be times where an urgent quality assurance matter arises and we may need you to undertake additional work. We'll always give you a minimum of 72 hours' notice.

You will need to have access to your own personal secure laptop/PC and phone as you'll need to compile reports, review documents and speak to approved organisations.

Next steps

Once we receive your application and CV, we'll assess whether you've got the skills and experience we're looking for and arrange for an additional discussion over the telephone if necessary.