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Head of Cyber Security Operations

Ref. : 1000008800
Leeds (Brewery Wharf)
Yorkshire
Head of Cyber Security Operations Remote This senior role will involve you in strategic decision-making, system implementations, and the adoption and testing of new processes and procedures which improve the security and robustness of QA’s organisational infrastructure and associated IT systems. As a Head of Cyber Security Operations you will be responsible for safeguarding QA from intrusion, security threats, security weaknesses, software bugs and exploits. You will be responsible for direct and virtual teams involved in keeping QA secure. Role Responsibilities: Management of the Security Operations Centre service, ensuring resources are aligned to monitor and protect QA IT assets including 24/7 out of hours on call coverage. Responsible for security event monitoring, incident response and cyber/threat intelligence across QA. To respond rapidly and effectively to any IT security incidents, co-ordinating and managing them through to a successful conclusion. Ensure that the monitoring, logging, and prevention toolsets are aligned to the needs of the security function/the business and are delivering best value. Management of direct and virtual security related IT teams for the delivery of the security operations service and security related projects. Work proactively to understand the threat landscape, how it could impact QA and introduce protective measures to reduce the business risk of a cyber-attack or internal threat. Creation and execution of operational security related strategies to enhance the security of IT systems both on-prem and cloud. Creation of reports, dashboards, metrics for SOC operations and presentation to senior management. Oversight, planning and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, audits or related security assessment exercises (eg Red Team) to improve the security posture of the infrastructure, applications and services. Manage the remediation of identified vulnerabilities through to successful conclusion and to make recommendations to control any identified risks and to ensure they are implemented. Your Experience/Skills: Experience working at a senior level within an information security, cyber security environment or Security Operations Centre. Strong technical background with excellent knowledge of cyber security, computer networks and operating systems including firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory, endpoint protection, Windows Server, networks and cloud services Comprehensive knowledge or experience of information security principles, including risk assessment, intrusion detection, Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools, threat and vulnerability management Detailed knowledge or experience of application or network based penetration testing tools and methodologies Experience of incident response and/or security incident event management solutions, SOAR, UEBA
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Client Relationship Manager - Win Team

Ref. : 1000008833
Manchester (St James Buildings)
Lancashire
The role: Client Relationship / Sales / Business Development / Recruitment Location: Manchester, Hybrid – 3 days in the office & 2 days at home Contract: Full time, 37.5 hrs per week Package: competitive base salary with an uncapped commission and incentive-based rewards Job purpose: You will join QA as a Client Relationship Manager; your focus will be to build your own account base by prospecting for new business. A ‘day in the life’ of a Client Relationship Manager Identify and liaise with key stakeholders/decision makers for both new & existing customers/partners by telephone and email in order to maximise long-term sales opportunities Prospect for new customers/partners whilst maintaining and growing your existing customer/partner base Effectively facilitate client meetings to discuss relevant solutions in order to maximise sales opportunities Prepare quotes and proposals to deliver high quality presentations in line with customer/partner requirements Input, analyse and interpret all relevant sales management information to strategically prioritise your sales pipeline/cycle in order to consistently achieve and exceed targets. Sounds great, doesn’t it? And in return we will offer you We’d love you to be able to tick the following boxes B2b sales experience in tech sales or similar industry, preferably training industry. Proven track record of working towards targets in a competitive market Recruitment experience would be beneficial but not essential Sales rewards We have an amazing incentive-based reward on offer on top of an uncapped commission. Our top performers are part of the 110 Club. To join, all you’ll need to do is achieve 110% of your annual target which will see you go on a fantastic all expenses paid VIP trip abroad! Recent destinations include Las Vegas, Miami, New York and Barcelona! To find out more, check out our LinkedIn page for the pictures! Down time Taking time for ourselves is so important these days which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health & wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave. Our people We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require. If this is what you’re looking for, here are the next steps: Hit the apply button and register on our QA website to fill out our quick and easy application form. #LifeatQA #QA #theresnoplacelikeqa #LI-GR1 #LI-hybrid #hiring
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Digital Learning Advisor

Ref. : 1000008666
Home Based
Other
Digital Learning Advisor Remote (ability to come to a QA office with advanced notice) Full time, 37.5 hours per week Competitive salary plus some great benefits QA is one of the largest learning services organisations in the UK, developing skills and capabilities for everyone from apprentices to business leaders. By powering potential – the potential of over a quarter of a million learners a year. We empower them to push boundaries and thrive in the workplace. Working within the Digital Learning team, this role will be responsible for providing support and guidance to learners, providing a positive learner experience and ensuring the team KPI’s are met. You will also be enrolled onto a Data Technician level 3 apprenticeship. Key Responsibilities: Deliver engaging Programme Launch sessions to groups of learners and feedback on Day 1 Learning Submissions, ensuring they meet the required criteria. Work with and support the team of Digital Learning Consultants, other DLA’s (where appropriate) and Learning Specialists to ensure learners receive feedback on submissions and responses to queries within SLA. Be available on Zendesk online chat during working hours and provide prompt responses to learner queries. Monitor the Digital Apprenticeships mailbox and respond to any queries relating to your programme area. Professionally engage with both employers and learners to update on progress and plan for realistic progression. Deal with customer questions and complaints in line with Company policy where appropriate. About you: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to engage and motivate learners remotely Self-motivated with a customer centric focus Strong planning and organising skills Ability to solve problems using experience and knowledge to overcome barriers Desire to learn and develop Safeguarding QA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs. We hold the expectation that all staff share this commitment in creating a safe and inclusive environment and as an organization, we comply with relevant legislation and best practices in safeguarding and safe recruitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including: an enhanced disclosure check Child Barring list check qualification checks online checks medical fitness identity and right to work All applicants will be required to provide two references covering the previous three years and a Criminal Declaration form must be completed and returned ahead of interview. We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to safety and well-being.
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Chief of Staff London OR Birmingham based

Ref. : 1000008781
London or Birmingham
England
Chief of Staff    QA Higher Education, London OR Birmingham based. Hybrid working with Travel. Closing date for application Friday 13th June Are you a dynamic, determined, ambitious and ready to take on a stretching opportunity within a vibrant team? If you are an outstanding problem solver, passionate about improving education and looking for a varied challenge in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, we would love to hear from you. Our Chief of Staff is a new role to support our QAHE Chief Operating Officer in the development, implementation and operation of the operational strategy and operating model. You can expect a varied role, working across projects, process and systems, where you will need to demonstrate insight and initiative as well as represent the COO. You will plan, coordinate and implement key strategic initiatives across QAHE ensuring full engagement and clarity on initiatives and activities across the business. Strategic Initiatives will be project based in nature focusing on projects of high importance to the COO and Executive team and strategic importance to the business and its stakeholders. Here's some of what’s involved: (click to review full details of the Job Description) The role is expected to manage multiple competing priorities: Designing and managing the business and governance cycle for QAHE including Exec, SMT and wider leadership meetings, All Hands, key workstreams and their regular meeting cycles Supporting governance and performance management of the organisation, including attending, setting agendas for and minuting key meetings Program Managing pieces of work directly, to supporting and communicating business-wide change and Strategic Initiatives. Thought leadership and external scanning for market and competitive insight as well as Higher Education policy to inform operational strategy. Supporting the COO directly to prioritise and manage workload, representing the COO in different meetings and with different audiences when appropriate. Develop the COO’s presentations and speeches for internal, external and partner meetings. Support the COO and Exec team in all aspects of external relations, including planning for and execution of key business events. Support workstreams directly as required, for example the Target Operating Model and Digital Transformation activity as these pieces of work reach critical points in their delivery. An ear to the ground for the COO and Exec team on company morale and culture, key people issues or communications challenges, for instance. #chiefofstaff #generalmanager  #MBA  #MBAgraduate #london #birmingham #qahighereducation

Sales Engineer

Ref. : 1000008822
London (International House)
London
Job title: Sales Engineer Location: London/Hybrid We are seeking a dynamic Platform Sales Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be the technical expert and trusted advisor for our sales team, helping to drive adoption of our e-learning platform across a diverse client base from pitch to delivery. You will work closely with prospective clients to understand their needs, demonstrate the value of our solutions, and ensure successful stewardship, onboarding, implementation and integration. Job Description: Technical Expertise: Serve as the technical lead in the sales process, providing in-depth knowledge of our platform’s features and capabilities. Solution Design: Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements and ensure solutions meet their needs. Product Demonstrations: Conduct compelling product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the benefits and functionalities of our platform. On-boarding & Technical Implementation: Own post sale technical implementation process Client Support: Assist clients with technical inquiries and provide ongoing support to ensure a smooth onboarding and integration process. Sales Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team to develop strategies and proposals that address client challenges and drive sales. Feedback Loop: Gather client feedback and collaborate with the product development team to inform future enhancements and features. Sales reporting – creating monthly reports to share with internal stakeholders About you: 1-2 years of experience with Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure, SalesForce Strong presentation skills, including live product demos and technical pitches Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including a dynamic and engaging presentation style that inspires confidence Excellent stakeholder management About QA: At QA, we believe the future belongs to organisations that are able to learn, master and apply new skills at pace and scale. As the largest tech training company in the UK and the fastest-growing in the US, we partner with 96% of the FTSE and most of the Fortune 500. We have served over 4,000 customers and 1+ million learners since 1985. Please find out more about us at https://www.qa.com/about/careers/
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Service Delivery Manager

Ref. : 1000008783
Home Based
Other
Service Delivery Manager – Apprenticeships (Service Delivery) Location: Home Based - with travel required as per customer/internal requirements FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 12 Months About the role: As a Service Delivery Manager, you will serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for QA’s largest customers, ensuring the successful delivery of learning and apprenticeship programmes. Your role will involve representing the customer’s voice internally, collaborating across multiple service lines, and driving service excellence aligned with customer talent strategies. You will drive Service performance across customer contracts, lead the provision of MI and provide ownership across complex escalations. You will also lead on customer and internal enhancements whilst maintaining strong relationships across QA to support overall objectives. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders, act as a trusted advisor, and ensure alignment between learning programmes and customer talent strategies. Manage KPIs and contractual commitments across your customer portfolio and proactively mitigate risks to ensure successful Apprenticeship outcomes. Serve as the primary operational point of contact for your customer portfolio within QA, fostering collaboration across service lines and internal teams to meet customer expectations and deliver integrated solutions. Drive process enhancements, monitor programme outcomes, and report on progress, using insights to identify improvements and demonstrate value delivered. Support the wider function, contribute to a high-performance culture, and ensure work is well-organised, aligned with QA goals, and escalated appropriately when needed. Your Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, 3 Training Days for QA courses & 2 volunteering days for a charity of your choice and professional Development, including qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer, our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this and we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Please let us know what reasonable adjustments, if any, you require. If this is the role for you, please apply and one of our friendly recruitment team will be in touch with the next steps. QA is headquartered in London & New York. Learn more at QA.com #LifeatQA #QA #theresnoplacelikeqa #LI-TH1 #LI-hybrid #hiring
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Business Analyst Apprenticeship Coach

Ref. : 1000008809
Home Based
Other
Business Analyst Apprenticeship Coach Fully remote QA are the market leader in technology learning & apprenticeship solutions. Our new way of learning draws on both digital and live methods, so you'll have the chance to set your mark through a variety of channels. Digital learning is continually growing and evolving, and we've only just touched the surface of what's possible. We're actively making a difference in other people's lives, and you will be at the heart of that. Our culture echoes this positivity, we know that collectively our ideas will revolutionise learning. We work with the world's biggest brands & companies to give them the competitive edge in the digital world of today. As a Digital Learning Consultant you will be responsible for coaching and mentoring a group of learners working towards the successful and timely achievement of their apprenticeship programme. Key Responsibilities: Coach and support a case-load of learners through their cyber apprenticeship Collaborate with our internal Learning Specialists and course developers to ensure learners successfully achieve their apprenticeship programme on time. Provide clear and detailed written feedback on learning activities and goal completion Support learners online across a variety of modules specifically helping them apply their skills to their current job roles. Skills and Experience Recent industry experience in a BA role (min 5 years) Business modelling and data modelling experience Excellent research and analytical skills Investigation techniques and requirements engineering knowledge and experience Experience in stakeholder management Analysed the structure of a business to determine how it operates and determine its objectives Understanding of the business analysis fundamentals User acceptance testing knowledge and experience
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Apprenticeships Skills Coach

Ref. : 1000008197
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
Apprenticeships Skills Coach Cheltenham – hybrid, 3 days in the office You will be supporting and coaching a group of learners working towards the successful and timely achievement of their programme. ** This role requires you to hold and maintain SC or DV clearance as part of your role ** Role Responsibilities: Coach and support an agreed caseload of learners in smaller organisations and corporate environments Work with internal Skills Coaches, Learning Specialists and Quality Assurance Consultants to ensure learners successfully achieve their apprenticeship programme on time Support learners across a variety of modules specifically helping them apply their skills to their immediate job roles Observe, review and provide feedback on evidence produced by learners to ensure it is of the appropriate standard to reflect the learner’s knowledge, skills and behaviour and meet the needs of the Awarding Organisation Adhere to and apply quality assurance procedures when reviewing all components of the standards/framework to minimise referrals and meet deadlines Your Experience/Skills: Passion and enthusiasm for helping learners to succeed Flexible, resilient and pro-active approach Ability to work independently and collaborate within the wider team Forms appropriate relationships with those you collaborate with Is committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours in your work
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Finance Team Supervisor

Ref. : 1000008793
London (Rosebery Avenue)
London
Finance Supervisor, London Campus QA Higher Education, fulltime, Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm Are you experienced in Leading Successful Teams, with a background in Credit and Income? Are you looking to progress in a Fast Paced, Vibrant and Rewarding organisation? Then we have the role for you, read on to find out more. About our role: As Finance Supervisor, you will be leading a small and busy team across multiple locations, managing the end-to-end revenue collection process for QA Higher Education, overseeing four distinct sales ledgers linked to key education partners. You will play a vital role in maximising cash flow by prioritising debt collection, issuing instalment plans, and ensuring timely Student Finance England approvals. Here’s a flavour of what’s involved: (click through to read the JD) Responsibility for revenue creation and collection across four individual sales ledgers/partners, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation. Deliver key financial reporting and analytics to senior management, providing insights to support strategic decision-making. Manage high volumes of both face-to-face and remote (phone/email) communications with internal and external stakeholders. Supervise three direct reports across multiple locations, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight. Prioritise collection of outstanding revenue, issued instalment plans, and followed up on Student Finance England (SFE) approvals to reduce risk and maximise cash flow. Assist the Credit Manager with day-to-day operational activities, including process improvements and workflow management. Bring your experience: Proven high level communication skills. Experience of using CRM and accounting database desirable. Understanding of Microsoft office systems and basic level competencies Database management experience desirable. Self-motivated and driven. Versatile and flexible to adapt to new tasks. Calm and composed approach to maintain positive approach in high stress environments. Apply now – here’s how! Simply hit the apply button. Equal Opportunities At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place. We look forward to hearing from you! #income #credit #finance #audit #customerservcie #education #London #LifeAtQA
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Recruitment Consultant within Education

Ref. : 1000008712
London, Manchester or Birmingham
England
Recruitment Consultant within Education QA Higher Education, London OR Birmingham based. Hybrid working, fulltime & permanent opportunity. Are you a motivated, results-oriented SALES professional, perhaps with a passion or interest in education. Our role would suit an existing recruitment consultant or salesperson looking for a rewarding and lucrative opportunity, hybrid working in a growing and ambitious commercial company and vibrant team. We are currently recruiting for an exceptional Sales individual to convert warm leads from potential clients (UK & International students) to come study with us on our undergraduate or postgraduate programmes here in the UK. Our campuses are in London, Birmingham & Manchester The successful candidate will excel at building meaningful relationships, thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and consistently meet or exceed realistic sales targets. You will play a key role in driving growth by converting new business opportunities, nurturing relationships, and delivering tailored solutions to our potential students. We work in partnership with universities and education specialists to provide learning opportunities and support our students to fulfil their potential. Here’s some of what’s involved: (please click through for the full JD) Work closely with Head of Sales to support marketing and recruitment strategies. To provide first class customer service to our university partners and students Have a thorough understanding of all products and assist in identifying new channels and student recruitment opportunities. Report on sales activities and recruitment/application numbers. Assist with planning, engaging, developing and growing sales channels. Plan and attend relevant sales events. Manage sales pipeline and student databases effectively. Support with Marketing and Business Development events. Bring your experience: High level of business acumen Track record of success in sales environment Track record of success in sales conversion calls Experience in using a CRM system. Track record of working in a customer facing environment A little more about QA Higher Education: Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA is to make that possible. We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations. #highereducation #businessdevelopment #newbusiness #sales #studentrecruitment #qahighereducation #LifeAtQA #London #birmingham
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Junior Customer Success Manager

Ref. : 1000008722
UK
Other
Job title: Junior Customer Success Manager Location: London You will be part of the wider Sales team, driving commercial success of Digital Subscriptions within the QA Group. You will be the main owner of strategic client accounts and will be responsible for understanding their goals and requirements, driving success across client programs in collaboration with the Onboarding & Delivery teams, and taking ownership and responsibility of renewals to meet revenue targets. Job Description: You will manage a portfolio of clients serving as their primary business point of contact throughout their customer journey with a focus on Retention and Success whilst our New Revenue teams drive growth. You will be required to orchestrate overall relationships with assigned strategic and complex enterprise customers, which will include growing adoption, ensuring retention, and optimising client sentiment. You will be required to understand customers’ business value drivers, success criteria, and KPIs to develop account plans (actionable blueprints by which the Customer Success, Service Delivery and customers can achieve mutual success). You will also be expected to work in collaboration with New Revenue teams to support growth of these accounts to multi-year, £1m+ partnerships. You will need to demonstrate an analytical and creative mindset to finding solutions that drive success and high engagement rates across our client base. You will need to embed yourself as a trusted/strategic advisor, advocate for customers and drive continued value of our products and services. About you: Proven track record or working with enterprise customers in sales type roles e.g. Account Management, Customer Success and Sales. A strong customer advocate with the ability and willingness to lead customer relationships and work with them to find solutions to solve business challenges. Strong communication skills with the proven ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders in Fortune 50 companies and the ability to examine, synthesize, and present data to various stakeholders in the correct and compelling form. A highly collaborative work style with the ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams, key partners will include SLT, Sales/New Business, Product, and Marketing About QA: At QA, we believe the future belongs to organisations that are able to learn, master and apply new skills at pace and scale. As the largest tech training company in the UK and the fastest-growing in the US, we partner with 96% of the FTSE and most of the Fortune 500. We have served over 4,000 customers and 1+ million learners since 1985. Please find out more about us at https://www.qa.com/about/careers/
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Publishing Specialist

Ref. : 1000008805
London (International House)
London
Job Title: Publishing Specialist London - Home based Competitive salary In your role you will improve the quality of QA's learning experience by proofing, editing and publishing our digital and printed content. Your role also involves uploading, reformatting, checking accuracy, and categorising content within our content management system and digital platforms. Your team is focused on ensuring accuracy and using plain English to explain complex technical topics in order to promote more effective and engaging learning content, as well as publishing content (both digital and printed) within project deadlines. Responsibilities: You will regularly engage with a number of key stakeholders including Content Authors, Curriculum Managers, Graphic Designers, Learning Architects, Learning Technologist and Instructional Designers. Publishing printed and digital content to project deadlines Completing proof reading and editing tasks on time Suggesting improvements to existing content in order to improve user experience Copy-editing text from multiple Content Authors & Instructional Designers to bring in line with the QA Style Guide & Tone of Voice guidelines, Passionate, Accessible and Storytelling - we tell real world stories to explain topics. Skills & Qualification: Excellent spoken/written English Language communication skills High quality of written English & really strong attention to detail Ability to focus on completing tasks in full & meet deadlines Experience in a content publishing or copy editing role Great understanding of core grammatical principles and English principles About QA: At QA, we believe the future belongs to organisations that are able to learn, master and apply new skills at pace and scale. As the largest tech training company in the UK and the fastest-growing in the US, we partner with 96% of the FTSE and most of the Fortune 500. We have served over 4,000 customers and 1+ million learners since 1985. We believe skills alone aren’t enough, but need to be applied back to the business in order to effect change. We do this through tailored learning programmes that connect learning across an organisation’s siloes, create continuity for learners, and feature collaborative, cohort-based modalities to apply skills at pace and at scale. Our unique end-to-end learning solution draws from deep expertise across apprenticeships and instructor-led training, and self-paced learning. QA is headquartered in London and New York. Learn more at QA.com Equal Opportunities: At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place. #LI-GR1 #LI-hybrid
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