At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the review of qualification specifications and assessment arrangements for GCSEs and A levels.
- Company: Ofqual is leading a multi-year programme of qualification reform across England’s qualifications system.
- Benefits: Engage with stakeholders like exam boards and the Department for Education to influence educational standards.
- Other info: This role involves collaboration with both internal teams and external organisations.
- Why this job: Contribute to the long-term quality and coherence of national qualifications in a pivotal role.
- Qualifications: Experience in policy development and understanding of regulatory requirements in education is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Ofqual, working closely with the Department for Education (DfE), is embarking on a major multi‑year programme of qualification reform across England’s qualifications system. This includes supporting the redevelopment of GCSEs and A levels and overseeing the introduction and accreditation of new qualifications, including V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates. The role contributes to securing the long‑term quality, validity, and coherence of the nation’s qualifications.
The Design and Development teams lead on both general and subject‑specific policy and assessment considerations, including developing appropriate regulatory expectations and reviewing qualification and assessment materials against those expectations. They focus on developing subject‑specific regulatory expectations on assessment approaches.
The Senior Officer will support the team by carrying out a range of activities in the VTQ Design and Development or GQ Design, Development and Evaluation team, including supporting the review of qualification specifications and assessment arrangements. They will be expected to engage with existing and proposed regulatory requirements and qualifications, and to ensure that allocated cases are effectively and appropriately progressed through regulatory review processes.
They will organise and take part in discussions with internal and external stakeholders, such as exam boards/awarding organisations and the Department for Education.
Senior Officer, Policy and Design & Development in Coventry employer: OFQUAL
Ofqual is based in England and is dedicated to ensuring the integrity of qualifications. The team focuses on developing regulatory expectations and engaging with key stakeholders, making a significant impact on the education sector.
