Assessment & Qualifications Developer

S Knights Recruitment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment in York invites applications for an Assessment & Qualifications Developer. The role focuses on hands-on development of qualifications, assessments, curriculum, learning resources and apprenticeship products.

You will work with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, compliant and engaging products, supporting standardisation and quality assurance across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3+ years creating qualifications, assessments, resources or curriculum.
• Experience with assessment development in an AO, apprenticeship or FE provider.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop assessment materials, qualifications and apprenticeship products.
• Create and review curriculum content and learning resources.
• Develop resources to support effective assessment and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Ofqual and regulatory requirements.
• Support development and review of online examinations and assessments.
• Review existing qualifications and assessments for improvements.
• Develop content for e-learning platforms and interactive learning materials.
• Analyse assessment data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with external organisations on qualification development.
• Support standardisation, moderation and quality assurance activities.
• Support Independent Assessors with updates to standards and materials.
• Maintain knowledge of apprenticeship standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design and deliver relevant courses or training content when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

IT and digital skills

Education

Level 4 Assessment/QA qualification

Teaching/training qualification (e.g., Cert Ed)

Job description

Assessment & Qualifications Developer

Location: York / Hybrid regular attendance at Head Office

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Assessment & Qualifications Developer, Curriculum Developer or Assessment Specialist with a background in an Awarding Organisation (AO), apprenticeship assessment or Further Education?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a hands-on role in developing qualifications, assessments, curriculum, learning resources and apprenticeship products.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience creating and reviewing assessment materials and learning resources, rather than solely working within quality assurance or compliance.

About the Organisation

You ll be joining an established awarding and apprenticeship assessment organisation with a growing portfolio of qualifications and assessment activity across a diverse range of sectors.

The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality qualifications, apprenticeship assessment, learning and assessment products, while continuously improving its offer to meet the needs of learners, employers and training providers.

The Role

As an Assessment & Qualifications Developer, you will take a hands-on role in the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of a portfolio of qualifications, assessments, apprenticeship products and learning resources.

You will work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, assessors and subject specialists to ensure products are high quality, compliant, engaging and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing assessment materials, qualifications and apprenticeship products.
• Creating and reviewing curriculum content and learning resources.
• Developing resources to support effective assessment and delivery.
• Ensuring products comply with Ofqual and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the development and review of online examinations and assessments.
• Reviewing existing qualifications and assessments and identifying areas for improvement.
• Developing content for e-learning platforms, including research and interactive learning materials.
• Analysing assessment and examination data to identify trends and support continuous improvement.
• Working with external organisations and contractors on qualification and assessment development.
• Supporting standardisation, moderation and quality assurance activities.
• Supporting Independent Assessors with updates to standards and assessment materials.
• Maintaining knowledge of apprenticeship standards, qualifications, assessment and regulatory requirements.
• Designing and delivering relevant courses or training content where required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands-on assessment and qualifications professional with strong experience in product and curriculum development.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working within an Awarding Organisation (AO), apprenticeship assessment organisation or Further Education provider.
• At least 3 years' experience developing qualifications, assessments, resources or curriculum.
• Proven experience creating and reviewing assessment materials and assessment resources.
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship standards and qualifications.
• Experience across training delivery, assessment and/or quality assurance.
• A Level 4 Assessment and/or Quality Assurance qualification, or equivalent.
• A recognised teaching/training qualification, such as a Certificate in Education or equivalent.
• Practical experience of curriculum development and learning content creation.
• Experience of standardisation, moderation or internal quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of working within a regulated and compliance-focused environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong IT and digital skills, ideally including online learning or assessment systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Quality Assurers with strong hands-on experience in assessment design, curriculum development, qualification development or product development projects are also encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assessment, Qualifications, Curriculum or Product Development professional to take ownership of meaningful development projects within a growing organisation.

You ll work across qualifications, apprenticeships, assessment, curriculum, e-learning and quality assurance, giving you a broad and varied role rather than a position focused solely on compliance.

The role offers the opportunity to use your technical expertise to directly influence the quality, relevance and effectiveness of qualifications and assessment products.