Job Description

Overview:
Flexible Worker Contract
Location: Remote
About the role
We're seeking an experienced Chief Moderator to oversee the moderation of the following qualification on a flexible worker contract.
T Level Technical Qualification in Healthcare Science (Level 3) (delivered by NCFE) - Occupational Specialisms: Optical Care Services
The purpose of moderation is to check that centres are correctly and consistently assessing student work and that the materials submitted for moderation meet the required standard.
As Chief Moderator you'll be expected to make a judgement on the accuracy and validity of the provider and moderators assessment decisions by continuously analysing data and evidence which forms part of the quality process in order to ensure qualification and regulatory compliance. Our moderation will begin in March 2026 and end in August 2026.
How you'll make an impact:

• Recruiting, training and performance managing a team of Moderators across the relevant sector area
• Ensuring that quality assurance and moderation is delivered in line with qualification and customer requirements
• Ensuring the moderation team maintain compliant with all regulatory conditions relating to moderation of centre assessments
• Coordinating the day to day activities of the moderation team throughout the moderation window

We'd love to hear from you if you offer the following:

• A minimum of a level 3 qualification in the optical care services subject area
• Evidence of at least 3 years working within the optical care services sector
• Qualifications in assessment and internal quality assurance
• Knowledge and management of moderation processes
• Experience managing a team of moderators
• Excellent report writing skills

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Why work as a flexible worker for NCFE?
Our flexible workforce provides supportive quality assurance to ensure that learners taking NCFE qualifications are getting the best education possible. If you become a flexible worker with us, you'll choose how to fit your work around your other personal and professional commitments - making this a great opportunity to make a difference in a way that suits you.
You'll receive full training and the materials, tools or equipment needed to ensure you're able to complete your duties in line with NCFE requirements, with the ability to take on flexible worker contract alongside other work, without the need to be registered as self-employed.
All applicants will be expected to adhere to NCFE's behavioural framework and to uphold our core values.
Shape real change with an NCFE career
Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.
With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation - to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.
Want to know more? Take a look at our website
How to apply
Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.
Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV and answer the associated application questions.
Closing Date: Friday 17 October 2025
Interview Date: 29 October and 5 November 2025
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement
We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.
We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.

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