At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the review of qualification specifications and assessment arrangements in the Design and Development teams.
- Company: Ofqual is leading a multi-year programme of qualification reform across England’s qualifications system.
- Benefits: Opportunities available at various levels, including Senior Manager, Manager, and Officer.
- Other info: Engage with stakeholders like exam boards and the Department for Education.
- Why this job: Contribute to the long-term quality and coherence of the nation’s qualifications.
- Qualifications: Experience in regulatory requirements and qualifications is essential for this role.
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. For us to be able to deliver this important project, we have various opportunities available at Senior Manager, Manager and Officer level. All will generally work within our Policy and Design and Development (D and D) teams.
These 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. The Design and Development teams 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 employer: OFQUAL
Ofqual is based in England and is responsible for regulating qualifications. The team focuses on ensuring the quality and validity of educational assessments while engaging with key stakeholders in the education sector.
