Head of Assessment Design & Principles

AQA Recruiting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension plan

BUPA healthcare

Annual leave 25–30 days

Job summary

AQA is seeking an Assessment Design and Principles Lead in Manchester to shape the future of national assessments. You will lead the development of robust, fair, and high-quality assessment models and SAMs, working with internal and external partners to ensure alignment with policy and regulatory requirements.

You will drive evidence-based improvements, manage cross-functional projects, and mentor teams while promoting best practices in assessment design and digital exam delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing fair, valid, and reliable assessments.
• Knowledge of assessment policy and regulatory expectations in England.
• Ability to drive evidence-based improvements across qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and advise on assessment models and SAMs, ensuring alignment with best practice.
• Lead implementation of assessment design principles to strengthen validity and fairness.
• Drive improvements based on a wide range of evidence and stakeholder input.
• Lead cross-team projects to enhance assessment capability and regulatory compliance.
• Provide training and knowledge sharing on assessment principles across the organisation.
• Ensure governance and compliance in assessment design across products.

Skills

Assessment design

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

AQA is seeking an Assessment Design and Principles Lead in Manchester to shape the future of national assessments. You will lead the development of robust, fair, and high-quality assessment models and SAMs, working with internal and external partners to ensure alignment with policy and regulatory requirements.

You will drive evidence-based improvements, manage cross-functional projects, and mentor teams while promoting best practices in assessment design and digital exam delivery.