Lead, Assessment Design & Principles

AQA Education; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour working week

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution up to 11.5%

BUPA healthcare

Wellbeing programmes

Diversity networks

Job summary

AQA is seeking an Assessment Design & Principles Lead to shape national assessment quality from its Manchester and Guildford offices. This hybrid role requires guiding design principles, driving evidence-based improvements, and acting as an authoritative voice on assessment practice across qualifications.

You will lead cross-functional projects, mentor graduates, and partner with external regulators to ensure validity, fairness and reliability while supporting learners and teachers nationwide.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in managing assessment creation and delivering strategic improvements.
• Strong understanding of assessment practice in England and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment design & principles projects across teams.
• Manage governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor graduates and team members.
• Deliver training on assessment principles.
• Engage with external stakeholders (including Ofqual) to assure valid, reliable outcomes.

Skills

Assessment design

Data analysis

Leadership

Project management

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

AQA is seeking an Assessment Design & Principles Lead to shape national assessment quality from its Manchester and Guildford offices. This hybrid role requires guiding design principles, driving evidence-based improvements, and acting as an authoritative voice on assessment practice across qualifications.

You will lead cross-functional projects, mentor graduates, and partner with external regulators to ensure validity, fairness and reliability while supporting learners and teachers nationwide.