At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and supporting our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year, thanks to our dedicated team. Subject Sector Lead – History Permanent Manchester Salary: £62,000 - £72,000 Milton Keynes and London Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Hybrid with flexible and part-time options available This is a brand new opportunity — ready to shape the future of education? If you have demonstrable expertise in your subject and want to influence how it’s taught and assessed across the UK, this is your opportunity to make a national impact. As a Subject Sector Lead, you will bring your subject expertise to the heart of curriculum and assessment reform. You will influence policy, shape qualifications, and ensure that learner assessments reflect the real needs of students, teachers, and employers. Motivated by a desire to enhance how history is taught and remembered in schools What will you be doing? You will be the subject expert in History , shaping qualifications and influencing national education policy. You will stay ahead of curriculum changes and sector trends, guiding AQA’s strategies. You will collaborate with colleagues across product, policy, research, and marketing to embed your expertise in our work. Building relationships with schools, MATs, professional bodies, and government contacts will be key. You will represent AQA in national conversations, contribute to reform, and help shape the future of education. History’s growing popularity means your leadership will influence how future generations understand the past. What’s in it for you? Purpose and profile: Play a visible role in shaping the future of qualifications. Flexible working: Hybrid, part-time, and flexible options. Generous leave: 25 days rising to 30 days, plus voluntary service days and holiday over Christmas and New Year. Wellbeing support: Access to staff networks, mental health resources, BUPA healthcare, and an inclusive culture. Pension: Up to 11.5% employer contributions. Professional growth: Collaborate with policy experts, researchers, and product leaders in a dynamic environment. What will help you succeed? Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the education landscape. Experience in curriculum development, assessment, education policy, or subject leadership. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strategic, collaborative, and influential mindset. A passion for shaping the future of education. Ready to shape the future of assessment? We welcome diverse perspectives—especially from those with experience beyond classroom teaching, such as curriculum design, education policy, or sector advocacy. If you bring fresh ideas and strategic thinking, this is your chance to lead meaningful change. To apply, send your CV and a supporting statement outlining your motivation and transferable skills. If you are seeking flexible or part-time work, please specify this in your application. Closing date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 - 23.59 Every application will receive a response. Process: An initial pre-screening call with our Talent Acquisition Team, followed by a first-stage interview via Microsoft Teams, then a final face-to-face interview. Interviews are expected in July, with onboarding from September to early 2026 depending on notice periods. 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. #PRO23 Recruitment Agencies We have a preferred supplier list (PSL). Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift, and we will not be liable for agency fees. Full Job Description Summary The Subject Sector Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping AQA’s influence and innovation within the subject sector landscape. Working closely with the Head of Product (Subjects), this role involves gathering and applying deep sector insights to inform product development, policy engagement, and strategic positioning. The aim is to establish AQA as a thought leader in education and ensure our qualifications meet evolving needs. The role requires a passion for the subject and proven experience in influencing stakeholders to shape future qualifications. The ongoing curriculum and assessment review seeks to modernize the national curriculum, making qualifications more inclusive and reflective of student learning, social, technological, and economic changes, while maintaining high standards and equity. This is both a challenge and an opportunity to influence reform and keep qualifications relevant, inclusive, and aligned with future learner, educator, and employer needs. Key Responsibilities Strategic Collaboration & Insight Development: Collaborate with the Head of Product to identify trends, lead influence strategies, and ensure alignment with organisational goals. Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with educators, institutions, industry bodies, and regulators; gather and synthesize market intelligence. Thought Leadership & Innovation: Produce insights, papers, and presentations; inspire innovative qualification and assessment approaches. Policy & External Affairs Alignment: Work with policy and external teams to shape campaigns, influence government and regulators, and support advocacy. Product Development Support: Provide sector insights to enhance qualification design and market relevance, contributing to product planning and review. To succeed, you will need proven experience in subject research, education policy, or curriculum development, strong stakeholder skills, excellent communication, and a strategic, collaborative mindset. Desirable qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience, with added advantage for experience in product development or assessment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
