Internal Quality Auditor

About us

The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) is a registered charity and a leading Awarding Organisation for Dental Nurses in the UK, delivering awards in Diploma, Apprenticeship, and 7 Specialised Post-Registration areas. We work with 100+ Training Providers across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, to ensure that Learners' knowledge, understanding and practical skills are assessed by highly experienced practitioners. NEBDN has been operating as an organisation for over 80 years.

Job Title: Internal Quality Auditor (Temporary 12 month contract)

Accountable To: Internal Quality Manager

Accountable For: None

Location: Remote/Hybrid

Our Mission

'To provide lifelong career development for Dental Nurses.'

Our Vision and Values

'To be the leading provider of qualifications in dental nurse education and development enabling excellence in practice'

We are,

• Fair
• Professional
• Collaborative
• Innovative
• Inclusive

Are you passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement? We are looking for a detail-oriented Internal Quality Auditor to play a key role in driving operational excellence across our organisation.

In this role, you will plan, conduct, and report on audits of processes, systems, and products, ensuring alignment with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. You will identify non-conformities, uncover opportunities for improvement, and assess potential risks—making sure your findings are clearly documented and effectively communicated to stakeholders.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in internal auditing within a quality-focused environment
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities

Join us and help shape a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and quality across our organisation.

Job Purpose

The Internal Quality Auditor will support the NEBDN team by collating and evidencing all areas of compliance. Reporting to the Internal Quality Manager, the role will ensure deadlines for regulatory reporting are met and contribute to fostering a culture of quality assurance and continuous improvement across the organisation.

The Role

As an Internal Quality Auditor, you will play a key role in supporting NEBDN's quality assurance and compliance activities. You will:

• Plan, conduct, and report on internal audits, ensuring all teams meet regulatory and legal requirements.
• Support ongoing compliance with educational regulatory bodies, including Ofqual, GDC, and ESFA.
• Assist in the preparation of annual regulatory submissions and self-evaluation processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous service improvement and monitor action plans to resolve audit outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Internal Quality Manager and wider NEBDN team to promote a culture of quality assurance and best practice.
• Support unplanned regulatory requests and provide data reporting against key performance indicators (KPIs).

What We're Looking For

Qualifications:

• Internal Quality Assurance, Audit, or a relevant professional qualification.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years conducting audits or quality reviews within a Quality Management Framework.
• Experience in risk-based quality assurance and service improvement.
• Previous experience in an awarding or End Point Assessment Organisation is desirable.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of quality assurance processes and audit standards.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and report-writing skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Behaviours:

• High standards of ethics and integrity.
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented.
• Commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement.

Why Join NEBDN?

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Make a real impact on quality and compliance within a respected professional organisation.
• Develop your skills and knowledge in an organisation committed to continuous improvement.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Experience:

• Internal Quality Auditor: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Preston