About QA Ltd

QA are the UK’s leading learning organisation, providing training, consultancy, apprenticeships and postgraduate degrees on a range of technical, business and leadership subjects.

Founded in 1985 by three former Intel employees, Mike Cheeseman, Jim Watt and Howard Kornstein, London company QA have 23 UK training centres, including their Apprenticeships and Consulting Academies, coupled with a range of online learning options. William Macpherson is the current Chief Executive Officer, overseeing thousands of employees.

QA are one of the largest learning services organisations in the UK, developing skills and capabilities for everyone from apprentices to business leaders. Headquartered in London, QA Group have four divisions: QA Learning, QA Apprenticeships, QA Consulting and QA Higher Education.

QA have won dozens of awards, most recently as one of the Top 20 IT training companies by Training Industry, the EC Council Circle of Excellence Award and being named a finalist in the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards.

What is it like to work for QA Ltd

My Manager

83% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Each manager is given an induction guide prior to new starters joining with a list of introductory activites to help ease them into the department and organisation.

83% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Personal Growth

80% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

QA's portfolio of training is vast and staff receive at least 3 days of training per year on any of the courses available. Employees can opt to give one of the three days to a friend or family member if they do not use their allowance.

80% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

My Team

83% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

QA's 'Town Halls' are a well-received activity from employees where the Executive team travel across different sites to deliver company updates, talk to staff and respond to questions or comments.

83% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 25 days annual leave to all employees
Gym

companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary, non-contributory pension scheme or one in which the employer puts in at least three times
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative