Chief Examiner
Salary £ 297.50 (hourly rate £42.50)
Remote
Vacancy listed 14/08/2026
Application deadline 31/10/2026
Details
Our Apprenticeship Assessment team are looking for Chief Examiners (Apprenticeship Assessment) who have a specialist knowledge and experience in a range of subjects to join our flexible, wider workforce contractors.

Our Chief Examiners will support our growing team in the high-quality development and delivery of Apprenticeship Assessments (AA) and/or complete quality assurance activities for the following apprenticeship standards:

  • Administration Assistant Level 2 ST1472
  • Business Administrator Level 3 ST0070
  • Content Creator Level 3 ST0105
  • Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Level 4 ST0934
  • Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 ST0072
  • Customer Service Specialist Level 3 ST0071
  • Digital Device Repair Technician Level 3 ST0682
  • Multi-channel Marketer Level 3 ST1031
  • Operations Manager Level 5 ST0385
  • Sports Coach Level 4 ST0770
  • Team Leader Level 3 ST0384
 
As a Chief Examiner (Apprenticeship Assessment), you will be responsible for supporting the maintenance of standards in Apprenticeship Assessment for your relevant subject areas/s and methods of assessment from year to year and providing support and guidance on monitoring the standards of the External Quality Assurers (EQAs). 

To join our team, we are looking for:
 
  • A suitable qualification above the level specified or equivalent up to date knowledge and experience in a similar role
  • Assessment and QA experience in EPA/AA
  • Have experience of leading a team of external quality assurers, ideally in EPA/AA 
  • Experience of EPA/AA assessment development and writing 

Owing to the nature of this role, any offer of employment with Gateway Qualifications, will be subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS).
 
As a self-employed contractor, you’ll be based at home and will therefore need a reliable, high-speed internet connection, appropriate IT hardware and software, and a quiet, suitably furnished place to work.  This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in a flexible work environment and are comfortable managing their own business operations. Please note this role may require some travel to our partner institutions and centres. 
 
Why Join Gateway Qualifications?
 
Gateway Qualifications is proudly regulated by Ofqual and Qualifications Wales, and as a member of our Wider Workforce, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining our reputation for high-quality, trusted qualifications.
 
Our Qualification Offer Includes:
 
  • Vocational and Technical Qualifications
  • Access to Higher Education Diplomas
  • End-Point Assessment
 
Explore the full range on our website: Deliver Our Qualifications
 
How to Apply
 
If you’d like an informal chat about the role before applying, feel free to reach out to our EPA/Apprenticeship Assessment Team at EPA@gatewayqualifications.org.uk
 
If you are interested in this vacancy, please review the information pack for more information and you will be able to make an application via the apply button below. Please ensure you attach your CV and a Covering Letter explaining why you are suitable for the role.
 
We will consider applications as they arrive. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
 
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete an online skills assessment and/or a role-related task as part of the selection process.

Interviews will be held online to ensure accessibility and flexibility for all candidates.

Owing to the nature of this role, any offer of employment with Gateway Qualifications, will be subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS).
 
Please note that you must have proof that you have the right to work and live in the UK and that you are self-employed. 
 
Guided by our values of Partnership, Integrity, Quality and Originality, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are respected and valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who bring different perspectives, identities, life experiences or ways of thinking. 
 
As part of our commitment to building a more balanced and representative organisation, we particularly encourage applications from groups currently under‑represented within our workforce, including men, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and younger people.
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