Qualification Development Lead

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Qualification Development Lead – Digital Assessments

Permanent

Manchester: £53,000 - £61,000

Milton Keynes or Guildford: £55,500 - £63,500

Hybrid Working | Minimum 2 days per week in the office

Help shape the future of digital qualifications.

You are an education, assessment or qualification specialist who enjoys turning complex requirements into high-quality digital qualifications that make a difference to teachers and learners.

Reporting to a Senior Qualification Development Manager, you’ll play an important role in developing and accrediting future digital qualifications, bringing together policy requirements, educational expertise and customer insight to create qualifications that support teachers and learners.

Working at the intersection of education, assessment, product development and regulation, you’ll collaborate with subject experts, Associates and specialist colleagues to develop digital qualifications that meet regulatory requirements, reflect customer needs and support positive outcomes for learners.

Whether your experience comes from digital qualification development, assessment, curriculum leadership, educational publishing or another education‑focused environment, we’d love to hear how your skills and experience could contribute to the future of qualification development at AQA.

Why this role matters

You’ll help shape digital qualifications through a significant period of curriculum and assessment reform.

Working across the qualification development lifecycle, you’ll bring together subject matter experts, Associates and specialist teams to develop digital qualifications that meet regulatory requirements and support positive outcomes for learners.

The role offers a unique blend of educational expertise, collaboration and problem‑solving, giving you the opportunity to influence qualifications that will be used by teachers and learners across the UK.

• Coordinate the development of digital qualification specifications and associated materials, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and agreed development briefs.
• Ensure alignment between qualification development and digital exam platform functionality.
• Work with Associates, subject matter experts and specialist colleagues to develop high-quality qualifications and supporting materials.
• Bring together expertise from across assessment, product and qualification development teams to support successful accreditation and delivery.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, balancing different viewpoints and helping to shape evidence‑based decisions.
• Monitor risks, issues and dependencies throughout the qualification development lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, helping to strengthen qualification development processes and ways of working.

• Experience developing digital qualifications, implementing digital qualifications or assessments across schools or colleges, or digitalisation in other complex educational contexts.
• Experience building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• The ability to analyse information, balance different perspectives and support sound decision‑making.
• Excellent attention to detail whilst maintaining sight of the bigger picture.
• Resilience and adaptability when working through feedback, change and competing priorities.

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