External Quality Assurance (EQA) Consultants

 

FDQ Ltd is seeking expressions of interest from experienced External Quality Assurance (EQA) consultants to support our growing portfolio of qualifications and assessment services. Ideally EQACs will have worked in a food and drink related industry or training establishment and be familiar with standard operating practices.

As an awarding organisation with a strong reputation for quality, credibility and sector insight, FDQ works with a wide range of food and drink centres, employers and FE institutions across the UK. We are wishing to increase our pool of EQA consultants with the expertise to help us maintain high standards and support continuous improvement.

 

About the role

 

Working on a consultancy basis, EQA consultants with FDQ may be asked to:

• Provide external quality assurance across regulated and/or unregulated qualifications

• Review assessment design, delivery, marking and internal quality assurance

• Support centres to understand and meet awarding organisation and regulatory requirements

• Produce clear, evidence‑based reports with constructive feedback

• Contribute to standardisation, risk management and quality improvement activity

• ​Engagements will be ad hoc and flexible, depending on expertise and operational need.

 

What we are looking for

 

We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate:

 

• Proven EQA experience, ideally within awarding, apprenticeship, or regulated qualification contexts

• Strong working knowledge of quality assurance frameworks, assessment principles and compliance requirements

• Experience of working, training or assessing in a food and drink occupation

• Professional independence and sound judgement, with the confidence to provide appropriate challenge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing

• Experience of working with Ofqual‑regulated qualifications or apprenticeships is especially welcome.

 

Why work with FDQ?

 

• Work with a respected and values‑driven awarding organisation

• Flexible consultancy opportunities aligned to your expertise

• A professional, supportive approach to quality assurance

• The opportunity to contribute to high‑quality, meaningful qualifications

• Competitive day rates of pay and full travelling expenses

 

How to express your interest

 

If you would like to be considered for future EQA consultancy opportunities with FDQ, please email:

 

people@fdq.org.uk

 

including:

• A short CV or professional profile

 

This is an expressions‑of‑interest process, not a guaranteed offer of work. All expressions will be reviewed and retained for future engagement as needs arise.