Qualifications Manager

Permanent Full-time

Location: Remote, UK

Reports to: Head of Product Development

Salary: Circa £45,000 (dependant on experience)

Line management responsibilities: Yes

Overview

Training Qualifications UK is the fastest-growing Awarding Organisation in the UK and a market-leading End-Point Assessment Organisation. We work with over 500 schools, colleges, universities, and training providers across the world to provide qualification certificates, endorsements, and apprenticeships to over 150,000 learners.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Qualifications Manager to lead the development, review, and strategic management of our qualification offer. You will lead a team responsible for designing new qualifications, reviewing existing provision and driving engagement in new markets. This role is essential to ensuring our qualifications remain current, compliant with regulatory standards, and align with the needs of learners, employers and providers, while supporting businesses growth and innovation.

This is a key leadership role within the Product Development team and offers the opportunity to shape and grow our qualification portfolio in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a qualification development strategy that supports business growth and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and lead the design and maintenance of qualifications to ensure they are current, valid, and fit for purpose.
• Facilitate collaborative qualification development projects with internal teams and external stakeholders, including Training Providers, Employers, and Sector Bodies.
• Ensure all qualifications are mapped to appropriate standards and frameworks and meet funding eligibility where applicable.
• Identify market trends and respond with innovative qualification solutions to maintain a competitive edge.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of sector reform and anticipate how changes in policy or regulation impact qualification development.
• Produce and present reports on qualification performance, including uptake and stakeholder feedback.
• Act as a key point of contact for regulatory communications and compliance related to qualifications.
• Line manage a team of Leads and Qualification Developers, supporting their performance, development, and well-being.
• Champion continuous improvement and drive innovation in qualification design and delivery.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on qualification content and structure in response to enquiries, complaints, or regulatory queries.
• Monitor departmental budget and resource use, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services.
• Ensure that all qualifications developed are inclusive and accessible.

Other Responsibilities

• Represent TQUK at external meetings, consultations, and forums as required.
• Contribute to sector thought leadership by authoring blogs, articles, and guidance documents.
• Support the organisation’s equality, diversity, and inclusion objectives through qualification development.
• Contribute to organisational strategy and collaborate with other senior staff to achieve business goals.
• Engage proactively with internal communications, policies, and procedures.

Key Requirements

• Essential Degree or equivalent experience in Education, Qualification Development, or related field.
• Leadership and line management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational and project coordination abilities.
• Ability to engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of qualification design and compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofqual, DfE).
• Aware of sector reform and funding landscape.
• Leading teams in qualification design and review.
• Managing relationships with regulators and external stakeholders.

• Desirable Project management qualification or Level 3/4 Award in Education and Training.
• Experience in developing qualifications in response to policy reform.
• Understanding of technical education, endorsement and apprenticeship standards.

Key Benefits

• Company sick pay upon completion of probation.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (33 in total).
• Additional annual leave day each year, after 2 years of continuous service (up to 28 days).
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Annual Loyalty Bonus.
• Annual salary review.
• Bupa healthcare benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• NEST pension.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• A positive and supportive working environment.
• Comprehensive onboarding.
• A workplace that supports a healthy work/life balance.

*We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Should you require any additional support during the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us so we can assist you.*