Qualification and Assessment Developer in London

At AAT it’s our mission to make it possible for more people to experience the opportunities a career in finance brings, through our accessible qualifications and supportive community. We are the UK’s leading qualification and professional membership body for vocational accountants. We pride ourselves on providing practical qualifications that meet the needs of both employers and employees, as well as products and services to support our members and customers throughout their careers.

Term: Fixed Term Contract (2 years)

Location: Hybrid working in place, 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf.

We have two exciting fixed‑term opportunities available within our Products and Services team. These roles are ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, collaborative and passionate about developing high‑quality qualifications and assessments. You’ll work closely with colleagues and subject experts to create engaging, industry‑relevant materials, ensuring quality, accuracy and compliance. This is a fast‑paced, rewarding environment where innovation, precision and impact go hand in hand.

What exactly will you be doing?

As a Qualification and Assessment Developer, you will play a key role in designing and developing high‑quality qualifications and assessments that meet the needs of students, employers and training providers. Working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), regulators and internal teams, you will ensure our qualifications are valid, reliable and aligned with industry standards. You will be part of a team that champions excellence in qualification and assessment design, helping AAT deliver engaging and effective learning experiences that support career progression and professional growth.

Major objectives

• Manage the development of qualification units and assessments to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external SMEs to produce high‑quality materials aligned with product specifications.
• Edit and review assessment content to ensure clarity, consistency and adherence to house style.
• Support the training of SMEs and ensuring compliance with assessment design principles and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare materials for accreditation and responding to feedback from regulators and stakeholders.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in qualifications and assessment development.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Confidence working with external contributors such as SMEs and suppliers.
• A collaborative, customer‑focused approach with a commitment to quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of assessment methodologies and regulatory frameworks (desirable).
• Experience with assessment technology or working in a professional body (desirable).
• Experience of teaching (desirable).

If you’re passionate about creating impactful learning experiences and want to help shape the future of professional education, we’d love to hear from you.

What are the benefits?

At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide‑ranging benefits, which include:

• Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
• Great pension scheme, life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Health cash plan.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months’ full pay depending on the length of service.
• Regular wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle2Work scheme and much more.

Closing date: The planned closing date for this role is 27 May, however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned. It’s an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability‑confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!