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The Quality Team at Leeds College of Building has been selected as a finalist in The Quality Professionals Awards (QPA) for Further Education and Employability.<\/p>\n
Whittled down from over 500 nominees, the elite finalists represent the best and most inspirational quality assurance and compliance professionals in the further education and employability sectors chosen from across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and beyond.<\/p>\n
Leeds College of Building is shortlisted in the \u2018Quality Improvement Team of the Year (FE Colleges)\u2019 category against three other institutions. The category recognises teams that have delivered impactful and measurable improvements in quality and driven positive organisational change.<\/p>\n
Sponsored by headline partner OAL, the FE Colleges award celebrates teamwork, creativity, and a commitment to enhancing outcomes for learners, job seekers, staff, or institutional performance. Last year, over 200 guests from across the Further Education and Employability sectors gathered for the first-ever QPA ceremony in Leeds.<\/p>\n
Rob Holmes, Leeds College of Building Vice Principal Quality, Curriculum & Innovation, said:<\/p>\n
\n\u201cLeading Quality is one of the most rewarding parts of my role because it directly impacts the experience our students receive. Together with our tremendous teaching, assessment, pastoral, and professional support staff, the Quality Team helps bring a collective vision to life and supports our students to succeed, so it\u2019s great to have that recognised.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Daniel Grimes, Head of Quality at Leeds College of Building, added:<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be chosen as one of four finalists in such a competitive category. It\u2019s incredible to be recognised alongside so many inspiring peers. Being selected is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our superb Quality Team. It is an honour and a privilege to lead such talented and committed quality professionals. This is richly deserved recognition for a hugely determined and gifted team who make quality improvement at Leeds College of Building a daily reality.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The 2025 award winners will be announced at a special ceremony taking place at the Marriott Hotel Leeds on 6 June 2025. Guests will receive a welcome drink before taking their seats for afternoon tea.<\/p>\n
Lou Doyle, CEO of Mesma (QPA founder and host), said:<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe Quality Professionals Awards honour the outstanding contributions made by quality improvement practitioners and leaders in further education and employability. These are the people who play a critical role working alongside delivery teams to pave the way for a bright future for learners and job seekers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese awards celebrate the individuals and teams whose unwavering commitment to quality and compliance has made a significant impact towards achieving their organisation\u2019s ambitions [\u2026] and demonstrate the professionalism of the many people in these roles who make a difference to our sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Find out more about the Leeds College of Building\u2019s mission, values, and strategy here<\/strong><\/a> or learn more about The Quality Professionals Awards (QPA) here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n
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This post is based on a press release issued on behalf of Leeds College of Building<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
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