Hospitality & Catering - EQA

  • Job Reference: 11268
  • Date Posted: 17 August 2026
  • Recruiter: City & Guilds
  • Location: Ireland
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Catering and hospitality

Job Description

For more information please see the Role Profile & Person specification

About the role

Our EQAs support our centres with current industry and quality assurance expertise. As a City & Guilds EQA you will need to maintain effective working relationships with our centres and the City & Guilds office, planning and monitoring quality assurance activities in line with our qualification requirements. The role is both a challenging and rewarding experience and a great opportunity to use your industry expertise.

Applicants must meet the essential criteria:

  • current and credible expertise of working with Hospitality & Catering qualifications

  • hold the appropriate assessor qualification (D32/D33 or A1/A2 or TAQA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement)

  • achieved or be working towards the (6312-41) External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (TAQA) or its equivalent (D35/ V2)

  • experience of working in a regulated environment

  • excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of providing supportive, concise feedback to both learners, assessors and delivery staff

  • Must be able to travel to conduct activities

The Role Profile defines the responsibilities and expectations of an External Quality Assurer (EQA).

Application process-

  • Submit your CV

  • Complete the application form

When applying, please refer to the person specification to map your application to show how you meet the requirements. Applications that do not demonstrate this may be declined or delayed.

Following a successful review and vetting of your application, applicants may be asked to carry out a selection activity as part of the second stage of recruitment, before being confirmed in the role.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthen and enriches us, and that it is the responsibility of everyone at the City & Guilds Group to drive this value. We work hard to be inclusive in our approach to recruitment and associate opportunities, whilst still ensuring we meet our regulatory requirements. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from diverse and underrepresented communities.

Please email associate.recruitment@cityandguilds.com and let us know if you require any support/adjustments with your application and if successful any adjustments needed to support you in your role.