About this role
Role Overview
- Lead the development of assessment design principles enhancing validity, fairness, manageability, and reliability for GCSE and A Level qualifications
- Collaborate with partners to design high quality assessment models aligned with research and policy
- Shape the future of digital and traditional assessment for inclusive exam experiences
- Oversee data analysis to drive evidence-based improvements
- Lead cross-team projects for strengthening assessment capabilities
Requirements
- Strong understanding of assessment theory and practice
- Passion for elevating quality across an organization
- Ability to influence others through clear reasoning and evidence
- Positive and solutions-focused mindset
- Ability to build collaborative relationships
- Analytical strength combined with creativity
- Confidence navigating regulatory frameworks and digital assessment environments
- Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
- Experience in managing assessment creation and delivering strategic improvements
Benefits
- Pension with combined contributions of 18.5%
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 with service
- Additional office closure of up to 4 days at Christmas
- Private medical insurance with BUPA
- Variety of employee networks (including LGBTQ+, DisAbility, InterFaith, Parents and Carers, Neurodiversity, Empowering Women)
- Up to 4 days for volunteering with charities of your choice