Head of Regulation

Permanent

£71k-£74k (plus PRP* - currently under review)

CCEA places itself at the heart of the Northern Ireland community, with a remit that includes the development of the school curriculum, regulating qualifications and conducting examinations and assessment.

The Head of Regulation is a key role within the organisation, responsible for the safety, validity and reliability of qualifications used in Northern Ireland.

The Head of Regulation supports the CCEA Council and Chief Executive in leading and managing the work of CCEA Regulation. The post holder will work with key stakeholders to ensure that qualifications standards are maintained, that they remain valid and that public confidence in the qualifications system is retained. The Head of Regulation, along with their team, do this by gathering intelligence, analysing evidence and evaluating risks to the qualifications system.

They provide mitigation options and advice, at a strategic level, to ensure mitigation of risks to the qualifications system.

Where appropriate the Head of Regulation may advise CCEA Council of the need for reform of qualifications to ensure threats to validity, standards, public confidence or reliability are anticipated and mitigated.

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Further details are available by clicking the APPLY button or from the CCEA website.

Applications must be submitted by 12 midnight on Friday 27 February 2026.

CCEA is an internationally recognised, quality organisation committed to the promotion of equality in all aspects of employment.

• Performance related pay will be dependent upon the achievement of pre‑agreed performance objectives.