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Specialist in Quality Assurance Management in Skills & Training
Barbara Veeramallay-Permaul
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Hellingly, United Kingdom
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Profile: Barbara Veeramallay Permaul
20 years’ experience working with the training and skills sector in both a quality and operational capacity.
Supported business start ups from the ground up to achieve positive Ofsted and ESFA outcomes over recent years. Supporting businesses through policy development, industry best practise, quality framework developments, internal assurance measures and procedures. With recent experience in preparing businesses for Ofsted Monitoring, nominee support and guidance resulting positive outcomes.
What recent businesses say about working with Barbara:
“Barbara has a deep and detailed understanding of all things quality and Ofsted related across the FE Sector as well as a strong head for compliance. Despite the complex nature of the area we work, Barbara was always a delight to work with addressing any areas for improvement with a winning smile and positive outlook”
“Barbara was a pleasure to work with at Avanta which became PeoplePlus. She knows her onions on quality, people management and delivery. She was highly valued by her colleagues and customers”
“Barbara's knowledge of quality in apprenticeships and further education is amongst the best I have come across during my time within the industry. She can assess and provide clear advice and guidance as to where a business currently sits and how they can make improvements, both quick wins and long term improvements. Exceptional ability at articulating herself when writing SARs and QIPs along with a natural leadership ability that enables her to get those around her doing what they need to quickly and efficiently. I would welcome Barbara to sit alongside me in any business I was in”
“Barbara is an extremely knowledgeable and professional individual. She works with loyalty and passion. Barbara is always keen to share best practice and works to high standards. She is great fun to be around and regularly makes you laugh!!”
Note from Barbara:
I consider myself a motivated, conscientious and enthusiastic operational and quality specialist with extensive experience in managing quality and remote teams. Throughout my career I have gained excellent strategic planning skills, project management, acquisition, quality assurance, compliance auditing, operational leadership and outstanding team development. I have gained vast knowledge and expertise in driving team objectives, understanding business goals and planning objectives to deliver these along with business improvement methodologies, translating government legislation, excellent understanding of Ofsted and Ofqual frameworks and standards, experienced in team development and recruitment. Senior Board Member in several positions held. I thrive in getting the job done, meeting deadlines with an eye or quality at all stages.
20 years’ experience working with the training and skills sector in both a quality and operational capacity.
Supported business start ups from the ground up to achieve positive Ofsted and ESFA outcomes over recent years. Supporting businesses through policy development, industry best practise, quality framework developments, internal assurance measures and procedures. With recent experience in preparing businesses for Ofsted Monitoring, nominee support and guidance resulting positive outcomes.
What recent businesses say about working with Barbara:
“Barbara has a deep and detailed understanding of all things quality and Ofsted related across the FE Sector as well as a strong head for compliance. Despite the complex nature of the area we work, Barbara was always a delight to work with addressing any areas for improvement with a winning smile and positive outlook”
“Barbara was a pleasure to work with at Avanta which became PeoplePlus. She knows her onions on quality, people management and delivery. She was highly valued by her colleagues and customers”
“Barbara's knowledge of quality in apprenticeships and further education is amongst the best I have come across during my time within the industry. She can assess and provide clear advice and guidance as to where a business currently sits and how they can make improvements, both quick wins and long term improvements. Exceptional ability at articulating herself when writing SARs and QIPs along with a natural leadership ability that enables her to get those around her doing what they need to quickly and efficiently. I would welcome Barbara to sit alongside me in any business I was in”
“Barbara is an extremely knowledgeable and professional individual. She works with loyalty and passion. Barbara is always keen to share best practice and works to high standards. She is great fun to be around and regularly makes you laugh!!”
Note from Barbara:
I consider myself a motivated, conscientious and enthusiastic operational and quality specialist with extensive experience in managing quality and remote teams. Throughout my career I have gained excellent strategic planning skills, project management, acquisition, quality assurance, compliance auditing, operational leadership and outstanding team development. I have gained vast knowledge and expertise in driving team objectives, understanding business goals and planning objectives to deliver these along with business improvement methodologies, translating government legislation, excellent understanding of Ofsted and Ofqual frameworks and standards, experienced in team development and recruitment. Senior Board Member in several positions held. I thrive in getting the job done, meeting deadlines with an eye or quality at all stages.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2018 - ?
freelance
Consultant
VPSKILLS.
Buliding quality and complaince tools and solutions for Apprenticeship start ups and for those wanting to raise quality in strategic practises and delivery activities. Adding structure and strength to businesses with policy and procedure guidance and developments. Working alongside business leaders to help scale up activities and adding great foundations for future growth and diversity in delivery options and scope. Offering and supporting quality assessment, testing and solutions to accelerate improvements. Guidance on Safegaurding practise, internal procedure and process.
Growth, Testing, Assessment, UP
2017 - 2018
temp
Quality & Compliance Manager - Firebrand UK - Permanent Contract
unknown.
National Senior Management remit looking at the quality of delivery and management strategies, supporting diversification in contracting within the apprenticeship space, leadership of improvement practice and methodologies. Responsible for the development of the internal quality assurance framework, management systems, internal policies, ongoing governance developments, internal audit and business review. Supported the build of the apprenticeship business from ground to present in the past 18 months and most recently guided through Ofsted monitoring inspection.
• Reporting into Operations Director and wider team communication
• National remit - London and Bedfordshire
• Governance and policy of IQA processes (Verification & OTLA Planning, EPA preparations)
• ESFA Requirements and risk management reporting
• Coordination of ABO visits, due diligence requests, center approvals etc.
• Ofsted Lead in July 2018
• Safeguarding and Prevent Lead (board level)
• Equality Lead
• Matrix Lead
• Self-Assessment Lead SAR & QIP
• Development of Audit team and processes.
• Internal process and policy development and review
• Reporting into Operations Director and wider team communication
• National remit - London and Bedfordshire
• Governance and policy of IQA processes (Verification & OTLA Planning, EPA preparations)
• ESFA Requirements and risk management reporting
• Coordination of ABO visits, due diligence requests, center approvals etc.
• Ofsted Lead in July 2018
• Safeguarding and Prevent Lead (board level)
• Equality Lead
• Matrix Lead
• Self-Assessment Lead SAR & QIP
• Development of Audit team and processes.
• Internal process and policy development and review
Audit, Risk Management, Leadership, Management, Due Diligence, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Management Reporting, Development, Monitoring, Assessment, Audit, Framework, Manager, Processes
2014 - 2017
job
Quality Improvement and Business Risk Manager
Sarina Russo Institute UK.
National operational remit looking at the quality delivery and management strategies, supporting diversification in contracting within the apprenticeship space, leadership of improvement practice and methodologies. I have total responsibility and management of IQA and assessment teams, responsible for the development of quality assurance framework, management systems, internal policies, ongoing developments and review. I lead IQA processes, Ofsted readiness and work with awarding bodies to gain center accreditations and DCS. Annually I facilitate and edit all self assessment activities and development planning.
In the past 18 months I have been pinnacle to the organisation in educating management and staff in new Levy guidance, standards development and business planning priorities to support future business.
• Reporting into CEO
• Levy Lead
• National remit - London and Midlands
• Successful set up of 3 SFA Apprenticeship contracts in the past 2 years
• Operational Management of IQA and Assessment teams
• Ofsted Lead
• Lead contact for Awarding Bodies
• Safeguarding and Prevent lead
• Equality Lead
• Matrix Lead
• Self Assessment Lead
• Development of Audit team and processes.
• Internal process and policy review
In the past 18 months I have been pinnacle to the organisation in educating management and staff in new Levy guidance, standards development and business planning priorities to support future business.
• Reporting into CEO
• Levy Lead
• National remit - London and Midlands
• Successful set up of 3 SFA Apprenticeship contracts in the past 2 years
• Operational Management of IQA and Assessment teams
• Ofsted Lead
• Lead contact for Awarding Bodies
• Safeguarding and Prevent lead
• Equality Lead
• Matrix Lead
• Self Assessment Lead
• Development of Audit team and processes.
• Internal process and policy review
Contracts, Audit, Leadership, Management, Support, Quality Assurance, Ceo, Development, Organization, Assessment, Audit, Framework, Contracts, UP, Manager, Processes
2013 - 2014
freelance
Freelance Consultant - Self Employed
Self Employed.
• Supporting small business set ups
• Business improvement strategies
• Developing systems, policy and procedures and quality assurance measures.
• Matrix readiness
Consultation with SME's to help build systems policies and procedures. Identifying business risk and development of change plans. Funding research and bid tendering support.
• Business improvement strategies
• Developing systems, policy and procedures and quality assurance measures.
• Matrix readiness
Consultation with SME's to help build systems policies and procedures. Identifying business risk and development of change plans. Funding research and bid tendering support.
Research, Support, Quality Assurance, Development
2012 - 2013
job
National Quality Assurance Manager / Corporate Head
Ingeus Deloitte.
National operational remit driving the compliance and quality assurance strategy across 7 CPA's, including line management and development of 7 Regional Quality Assurance Managers. Coaching of teams which included monthly development days for Quality Managers and audit teams. Coordination of regional ESF and PAT audits resulting in strong assurance across the organisation. Business lead on Ofsted readiness and external assessments such as matrix and Merlin. Key internal consultant for the development of Supply Chain due diligence, Contract Management Framework sampling and testing. National lead for the Delivery Partner Assurance review and lead moderator for all review reports and rag ratings. Facilitator for safeguarding committee, supporting policy updates and research. Company lead for self-assessment strategy and evidence gathering, communication to operations and senior management teams. Equality and diversity national champion. Successful implementation of change management strategies based on findings through robust audit and self-assessment reviews, reporting to executive team on monthly developments and solutions. Quality assurance lead for acquisition of skills business.
• Reporting into Director of QA
• National operational remit across 7 CPA's
• Management of 7 QA Managers and 14 Auditors
• Recruitment and selection of team
• Co ordination for all external audit and assessments
• Coordination of 2012 PAT audit resulting in "Strong Assurance"
• Partnership Assurance Testing
• Matrix and Merlin Lead
• Due diligence support to organisation for bids and contracting
• Ofsted Lead
• Safeguarding lead
• Self Assessment Lead
Positions prior to 2012:
• Reporting into Director of QA
• National operational remit across 7 CPA's
• Management of 7 QA Managers and 14 Auditors
• Recruitment and selection of team
• Co ordination for all external audit and assessments
• Coordination of 2012 PAT audit resulting in "Strong Assurance"
• Partnership Assurance Testing
• Matrix and Merlin Lead
• Due diligence support to organisation for bids and contracting
• Ofsted Lead
• Safeguarding lead
• Self Assessment Lead
Positions prior to 2012:
Support, Manager, Framework, Audit, Assessment, Organization, Development, Testing, Facilitator, Implementation, Quality Assurance, Change management, Recruitment, QA, Compliance, Due Diligence, Contract management, Management, Audit, Research, Coaching
2009 - 2012
job
Continuous Improvement Partner
Avanta.
and Sussex (Headhunted for Ingeus)
Continuous improvement
2008 - 2009
job
National Quality Manager/Sencia ESG
unknown.
National (Temp Contract)
Manager
2000 - 2008
job
Divisional Quality Manager/Action for Employment
unknown.
North East and Scotland - (Permanent Contract)
Manager
My education
n/a
Secondary, N/a
Secondary, N/a
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