Grant Moderation & QA Lead

Location: UK Remote
Contract Type: Associate / Call-Off Assignment
Hours: 5-20 hours per week
Day Rate: Competitive

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Senior Grant Moderation & QA Leads to support the review, moderation and quality assurance of public sector funding assessments.

Working alongside assessment teams, you will ensure scoring consistency, challenge assessment outcomes where appropriate, and maintain robust audit-ready documentation. This role is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in moderation, assurance, audit, evaluation panels or procurement evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead moderation and quality assurance activities across funding assessments.
• Review scoring variances and ensure consistency of decision making.
• Challenge assessment outcomes where evidence does not support recommendations.
• Support calibration exercises and moderation panels.
• Produce clear, defensible and auditable moderation records.
• Ensure compliance with assessment methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of assessment processes.

Ideal Background

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Moderation
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Evaluation Panels
• Procurement Evaluation
• Audit & Assurance
• Public Sector Funding Reviews

Essential Experience

• Significant experience leading or supporting assessment and moderation panels.
• Strong judgement and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience reviewing scoring rationale and assessment quality.
• Ability to produce challenge-ready documentation and audit trails.
• Excellent written communication skills.