Hybrid Senior Manager, Assessment Design & Principles

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About the role

  • Senior Manager overseeing assessment design for millions of learners at AQA. Leading a team to ensure high quality assessment standards and practices.

Responsibilities

  • shape the future of assessment for millions of learners
  • lead a team of experts who define and champion what high quality assessment looks like
  • oversee assessment model design for both paper-based and digital contexts
  • provide expert guidance and act as the escalation point for complex assessment design issues
  • collaborate closely with internal teams, including Product, Assessment and digital teams

Requirements

  • deep expertise and experience in translating assessment theory into practice
  • embed research evidence design principles into assessment models in reformed qualifications
  • deep experience in digital assessment or digital transformation at scale
  • understand digital assessment platforms and translate assessment needs into technical requirements
  • confident in accessibility and inclusive design in paper based and digital assessments
  • know how to communicate complex issues with clarity and calmness
  • natural coach who develops and motivates people
  • comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and balancing competing priorities
  • interpret data and apply evidence to guide decisions
  • decisive, pragmatic, able to deliver at pace

Benefits

  • fantastic pension which could see combined contribution of 18.5%
  • 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service)
  • additional office closure of up to 4 days at Christmas
  • Private medical insurance with BUPA
  • a variety of employee networks (including LGBTQ+, DisAbility, InterFaith, Parents and Carers, Neurodiversity, Empowering Women)
  • up to 4 days for volunteering with charities and causes that are important to you

Job title

Senior Manager, Assessment Design & Principles

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

£52,000 - £60,500 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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