Job Description

Job Advert: Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) - Conflict & Mentoring Programme

Employer:

Bhuku Ltd

Contract Type:

Fixed-Term (12 months)

Location:

HMP Pentonville, Caledonian Rd, London N7 8TT

Start Date:

1st September 2025

Hours:

7 hours per week (Mondays only, 08:00-17:00 with a 1-hour unpaid lunch)

Pay Rate:

20.00 per hour

Website:

www.bhuku.co.uk

About the Role:

Bhuku Ltd is recruiting an experienced

Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)

to support our

Conflict & Mentoring

programme at HMP Pentonville. This programme delivers an

accredited Level 1 Peer Mentoring qualification

and provides learners with essential skills in conflict resolution, communication, and peer support.

The IQA will work closely with the Lead Tutor to ensure that assessment decisions are valid, reliable, and consistent, and that delivery is in line with awarding body and Ofqual requirements. You'll play a vital role in maintaining quality standards, supporting the tutor, and ensuring the programme exceeds expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Sample and quality assure learner portfolios and tutor assessment decisions. Conduct observations of teaching and assessment practices where required. Provide clear, constructive feedback to the tutor to support continuous improvement. Ensure full compliance with the awarding body's requirements and contribute to external quality assurance visits. Maintain accurate IQA records and contribute to standardisation and internal audit processes. Uphold and promote Bhuku's commitment to high-quality delivery, safeguarding, and equality of opportunity.
About You:

Essential:

Hold a recognised IQA qualification (e.g. TAQA Level 4, V1, D34). Experience quality assuring accredited qualifications, ideally in mentoring, employability, or personal development. Understanding of current IQA processes, awarding body requirements, and Ofqual regulations. Able to work independently and in partnership with the tutor and management. Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills.

Desirable:

Experience working in a secure or justice-sector education setting. Understanding of the prison education landscape and challenges.
Why Join Bhuku Ltd?

Bhuku Ltd is a specialist education provider delivering creative and impactful programmes in prisons. We empower individuals through learning, mentoring, and personal development. This role offers the opportunity to influence both learner success and delivery quality in a high-impact setting.

To apply

, use Indeed or please send your CV and a short cover letter to

contact.bhuku@gmail.com

Application Deadline:

Rolling until filled

Interviews:

Week commencing 19 August 2025

Start Date:

1 September 2025 (subject to vetting clearance)

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7 per week

Work Location: In person