At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the creation of assessment materials and ensure they meet high standards.
- Company: AQA, a leader in educational assessments with a commitment to fairness and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, 25 days leave, and inclusive workplace culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education by ensuring assessments are fair and impactful.
- Qualifications: Experience in assessment design and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 52800 - 59000 £ per year.
Job Description
Assessment Manager Permanent
Manchester: £52,800 - £59,000Guildford: £55,000 - £61,400Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week in the office Own the Standard.
Shape the Future.
You know assessment isn't just about questions and mark schemes.
It's about fairness.
Accuracy.
Impact.
It's about getting it right-because getting it wrong affects real lives.
If you've ever looked at an exam paper and thought, 'I could make this better' -this is your chance to prove it.
At AQA, we produce over 2,000 exam papers and assessment materials every year.
That's 10 million individual items sat by hundreds of thousands of students.
And behind every one of them is an Assessment Manager making sure it's valid, reliable, and fair.
What's in it for you?There are lots of company benefits, including a fantastic pension (up to 11.5% employer contributions), a 35 hour working week, 25 days annual leave with additional office closure in December and bank holidays on top, the opportunity to join lots of network groups (LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, dis Ability, Empowering Women, Wellbeing, Ethnic Diversity and more) an extensive online learning platform, days for volunteering and more.
AQA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and supported to thrive In this role you: Will manage a portfolio of specifications, lead the creation and approval of assessment materials, and ensure everything we produce meets the highest standards-regulatory, academic, and ethical.
Will work with senior associates, regulators, and internal teams to make sure our assessments don't just meet expectations-they set them.
You may line manage a small group of Assessment Coordinators.
You'll need to be fluent in assessment design, confident with data, and comfortable making decisions that carry weight.
You'll need to be a communicator, a collaborator, and a calm presence when things get complex (because they will).
You'll also need to care.
About quality.
About fairness.
About doing the right thing, even when it's the hard thing.
This isn't a role for someone who wants to tweak around the edges.
It's for someone who wants to lead from the centre.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion.
We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes.
Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone, regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation or background, is valued, respected and empowered to thrive.
We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
If you're ready to take ownership of assessments that shape futures, we want to hear from you.
What's Next?Apply now with your most recent CV and a cover letter to explain how your skills and experience match the job description.
Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 2 August Interviews will be over two stages: a video interview in the week beginning 13 August followed by shortlistinga face to face interview including a presentation and values and experience based questions in either the Manchester or Guildford office, whichever is closest to you, in the week beginning 24 August We are hoping for you to join us as soon as you are available.#LI-FH1TPBN1_UKTJ
Manager, Contracts - Remote in Manchester employer: AQA
AQA is an exceptional employer located in Manchester, offering a dynamic work environment where education specialists can thrive. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we provide generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and private medical insurance, alongside a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Our commitment to professional development and community engagement ensures that you will have meaningful opportunities to grow and make a positive impact in the education sector.
