Training Qualifications UK

Role Description 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 business 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. Qualifications - 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). - Awareness of sector reform and funding landscape. - Leading teams in qualification design and review. - Managing relationships with regulators and external stakeholders. Requirements - 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. 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. Company Description 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 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.*

Role Description The role of a Freelance Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor is to provide independent, fair, reliable, and consistent assessment services to Training Qualifications UK customers working with Apprenticeship Standards. This role requires someone flexible in their approach to all tasks, with the independence to travel as and when the business requires. Also has exceptional assessment abilities coupled with the ability to act with integrity and impartiality. The sectors that fall within this role to be assessed are: - Data Technician Level 3 - Data Analyst Level 4 Key Responsibilities - Plan, deliver, and record assessment activity in line with apprenticeship standards and awarding organisation requirements. - Make objective, evidence-based assessment decisions that are valid, reliable, and consistent. - Ensure assessment practice complies with regulatory requirements, including those relating to independence and conflicts of interest. - Provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback to apprentices. - Maintain accurate, auditable, and compliant assessment records. Subject Matter Expertise (SME) - Contribute to the design and development of assessment materials, including: - Question banks - Examination papers - Mark schemes and grading criteria - Review and validate assessment content to ensure: - Technical accuracy - Occupational relevance - Alignment with current industry practice and standards - Act as a Subject Advisor where specified within apprenticeship standards. - Support continuous improvement through review of assessment performance data and feedback. Standardisation & Quality Assurance - Participate in and, where required, lead standardisation activities to ensure consistency and comparability of assessment decisions. - Support the induction, training, and calibration of assessors, including freelance or associate staff. - Guide the interpretation of standards and assessment requirements. - Contribute to internal quality assurance processes and continuous improvement activity. External Quality Assurance (EQA) Activity - Undertake EQA activity to assure the quality, consistency, and integrity of assessment decisions. - Sample assessment decisions and associated evidence in line with quality assurance strategy. - Monitor assessment practice and identify risks, trends, and areas for improvement. - Provide clear, evidence-based feedback and support corrective actions where required. - Contribute to maintaining standards across centres, assessors, and delivery models. Independence & Compliance - Identify, declare, and manage any conflicts of interest in line with organisational policy and regulatory requirements. - Ensure assessment and quality assurance decisions are made free from undue influence or personal interest. - Participate in mitigation measures (e.g. second marking, independent review, or standardisation) where required. - Maintain compliance with all relevant regulatory, organisational, and quality assurance requirements. Other Responsibilities - Maintain continuous professional development (CPD) in both occupational areas and assessment practice. - Keep up to date with changes in apprenticeship standards, regulatory requirements, and industry practice. - Support organisational quality, compliance, and continuous improvement objectives. - Produce accurate, appropriate and well-informed assessment feedback/written reports to validate assessment decisions using the correct and as required regulatory paperwork and appropriate systems. Quality Assurance & Compliance - Sample assessments using a risk-based approach, focusing on high-priority areas. - Ensure assessment judgements are fair, reliable, and aligned with assessment plans. - Support preparation for and response to EQA visits. - Escalate concerns relating to malpractice or non-compliance. Professional Standards & Development - Maintain current knowledge of apprenticeship standards, sector updates, and regulatory frameworks. - Demonstrate integrity, impartiality, and a commitment to CPD. - Share best practice examples and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. - Be responsible for maintaining your own ongoing CPD relevant to assessment and internal quality assurance practices, the wider Apprenticeship landscape, and the industry for which you assess. Essential Standards - Data Technician Level 3 - Data Analyst Level 4 - Business Analyst Level (desirable) Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications - Functional Skills Level 2 (English and maths). - Qualification at least Level 4 gained in the last 4 years/ or significant experience. - Proven assessment experience, including sampling and feedback. - Understanding of safeguarding, duty of care, EDI, and regulatory frameworks. - Excellent written/verbal communication and report-writing skills. - Confident in stakeholder engagement and presenting professional judgement. - Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and to deadlines. - Commitment to ongoing CPD. Desirable Skills / Experience / Qualifications - Have or working towards Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1, TAQA, or equivalent). - Quality Assurer (D34, IQA Award, EQA Award). - Relevant qualifications such as the International Diploma in Business Analysis or Certified Business Analysis Professional Qualification. Key Characteristics - Solution-focused with a “can do” approach. - Professional, approachable, and collaborative. - Passionate about education and learner outcomes. - Adaptable and willing to travel. *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.

Role Description Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) is seeking multiple experienced subject matter experts to design and develop high-quality sample assessments for Level 2 & Level 3 qualifications. The subject areas we are recruiting for are: - Education and Early Years - Digital - Finance and Accounting This is a remote role that can primarily be undertaken alongside other professional commitments during evenings and weekends. Occasional meetings with TQUK will take place between the hours of 8.30-5.00pm Monday to Friday. In this role, you will: - Create assessments (question papers and mark schemes) based on the specifications for Level 2 and/or Level 3 Qualifications. - Review question papers and mark schemes to assist with reliable marking. - Follow an assessment construct provided to you by TQUK Assessment Developers. - Ensure assessments are valid, fair and reliable and adhere to regulatory requirements. - Attend a number of meetings, via Microsoft Teams, throughout the development. Qualifications - A subject-related undergraduate degree. - Teaching experience in the relevant subject area. - Experience of involvement in writing assessments and/or creating examination papers for awarding organisations. - The ability to write to a brief/construct. - The ability to receive constructive feedback and incorporate the feedback on draft assessments. - The ability to meet deadlines and deliver work to a strict schedule. - Excellent attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills and organisation skills. - Good IT skills and a willingness to embrace new online systems. Requirements - Experience working as an examiner, moderator or assessor (Desirable). - Thorough understanding of the requirements for Level 2 and/or Level 3 assessments (Desirable). Company Description Training Qualifications UK is a leading Awarding and 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 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.

Role Description The role of a Freelance Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor is to provide independent, fair, reliable, and consistent assessment services to Training Qualifications UK customers working with Apprenticeship Standards. This role requires someone flexible in their approach to all tasks, with the independence to travel as and when the business requires. Also has exceptional assessment abilities coupled with the ability to act with integrity and impartiality. The sectors that fall within this role to be assessed are: - Applications Support Lead Level 4 - Digital Support Technician Level 4 Key Responsibilities - Plan, deliver, and record assessment activity in line with apprenticeship standards and awarding organisation requirements. - Make objective, evidence-based assessment decisions that are valid, reliable, and consistent. - Ensure assessment practice complies with regulatory requirements, including those relating to independence and conflicts of interest. - Provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback to apprentices. - Maintain accurate, auditable, and compliant assessment records. Subject Matter Expertise (SME) - Contribute to the design and development of assessment materials, including: - Question banks - Examination papers - Mark schemes and grading criteria - Review and validate assessment content to ensure: - Technical accuracy - Occupational relevance - Alignment with current industry practice and standards - Act as a Subject Advisor where specified within apprenticeship standards. - Support continuous improvement through review of assessment performance data and feedback. Standardisation & Quality Assurance - Participate in and, where required, lead standardisation activities to ensure consistency and comparability of assessment decisions. - Support the induction, training, and calibration of assessors, including freelance or associate staff. - Guide the interpretation of standards and assessment requirements. - Contribute to internal quality assurance processes and continuous improvement activity. External Quality Assurance (EQA) Activity - Undertake EQA activity to assure the quality, consistency, and integrity of assessment decisions. - Sample assessment decisions and associated evidence in line with quality assurance strategy. - Monitor assessment practice and identify risks, trends, and areas for improvement. - Provide clear, evidence-based feedback and support corrective actions where required. - Contribute to maintaining standards across centres, assessors, and delivery models. Independence & Compliance - Identify, declare, and manage any conflicts of interest in line with organisational policy and regulatory requirements. - Ensure assessment and quality assurance decisions are made free from undue influence or personal interest. - Participate in mitigation measures (e.g. second marking, independent review, or standardisation) where required. - Maintain compliance with all relevant regulatory, organisational, and quality assurance requirements. Other Responsibilities - Maintain continuous professional development (CPD) in both occupational areas and assessment practice. - Keep up to date with changes in apprenticeship standards, regulatory requirements, and industry practice. - Support organisational quality, compliance, and continuous improvement objectives. - Produce accurate, appropriate and well-informed assessment feedback/written reports to validate assessment decisions using the correct and as required regulatory paperwork and appropriate systems. Quality Assurance & Compliance - Sample assessments using a risk-based approach, focusing on high-priority areas. - Ensure assessment judgements are fair, reliable, and aligned with assessment plans. - Support preparation for and response to EQA visits. - Escalate concerns relating to malpractice or non-compliance. Professional Standards & Development - Maintain current knowledge of apprenticeship standards, sector updates, and regulatory frameworks. - Demonstrate integrity, impartiality, and a commitment to CPD. - Share best practice examples and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. - Be responsible for maintaining your own ongoing CPD relevant to assessment and internal quality assurance practices, the wider Apprenticeship landscape, and the industry for which you assess. Qualifications - Functional Skills Level 2 (English and maths). - Recent experience in the occupation in the last three years. - Proven assessment experience, including sampling and feedback. - Understanding of safeguarding, duty of care, EDI, and regulatory frameworks. - Excellent written/verbal communication and report-writing skills. - Confident in stakeholder engagement and presenting professional judgement. - Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and to deadlines. - Commitment to ongoing CPD. Desirable Skills / Experience / Qualifications - Have or working towards Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1, TAQA, or equivalent). - Quality Assurer (D34, IQA Award, EQA Award). Key Characteristics - Solution-focused with a “can do” approach. - Professional, approachable, and collaborative. - Passionate about education and learner outcomes. - Adaptable and willing to travel. *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.

Role Description Training Qualifications UK is on a mission to be the market leader in technical education. 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. Individuals in this role perform a vital function in ensuring every award made by TQUK is valid and reliable, whilst providing outstanding customer service to our centres. On a daily basis, our External Quality Assurers will: - Make judgements regarding the validity of evidence. - Ensure that our Centre’s meet TQUK requirements for Centre Approval to be maintained. - Provide advice and support to our centres about the processes and requirements for becoming, and staying, approved. - Help centres understand what to expect from the External Quality Assurance Process. TQUK has 3 values that we ask of everyone who represents us to live by: - Be courteous - Have a willingness to learn - Put the team first We’re looking for three individuals to join the team and specialise in three different key areas: - Early Years - ESOL/TEFL - Generic EQA Qualifications - Hold or be working towards a recognised qualification in Assessment and/or Internal Quality Assurance, including but not limited to: - Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice - Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice - V1 Conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process - D34 Internally verify the assessment process - Level 4 Certificate in Leading the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice - Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice - Level 5 qualification in Early Years Education - ESOL specific: - Hold a minimum of a CELTA, Trinity Cert, TESOL or equivalent - Experience of assessing or examining ESOL speaking assessments or IELTS - Have experience with CEFR levels A1 to C1 - Be fully committed to ongoing CPD in the occupational area in which you’ll be working - Meet the occupational competence requirements of the qualification being quality assured, as outlined by TQUK - Have excellent verbal and written communication skills - Be organised and able to prioritise your workload - Be able to think on your feet and respond to customer demands - Be comfortable working to deadlines, set standards and operating procedures - Be familiar with current information and guidance issued by the current regulators including but not limited to Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA Regulation, and the Department for Education - Be willing/able to travel, as required Requirements - Be confident and ambitious with a ‘can do, will do’ attitude - Be well motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work on your own initiative - Be able to have fun! - Be passionate about education and the opportunities that it brings - Be able to keep an eye on the bigger picture and appreciate where your role fits into the business - Ability to work in a flexible manner, adapt to different environments and solve problems - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Outstanding attention to detail Benefits - Training, Qualifications & Apprenticeships. It’s what we do! - 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.*

Role Description The role of an Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor is to provide independent, fair, reliable, and consistent assessment services to Training Qualifications UK customers working with Apprenticeship Standards. This role requires someone who is flexible in their approach to all tasks, with the independence to travel as and when the business requires. The successful post holder will be responsible for delivering an agreed caseload of Assessments and supporting the training and standardisation of freelance associate Apprenticeship Assessment Assessors. - Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 - Learning and Skills Teacher Level 5 - Learning and Skills Assessor Level 3 - Early Years Level 2 and 3 - Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 Key Responsibilities - Manage assigned caseload to ensure all stages of the Assessment journey are completed in a timely and to the expected standard. - Deliver outstanding Assessment services to assigned Apprentices and Employers. - Undertake Assessment activities with integrity and impartiality. - Produce accurate, appropriate and well-informed assessment feedback/written reports. - Maintain an excellent working knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards and Assessment Plans. - Engage with internal quality assurance processes. - Participate in and lead moderation, standardisation and development activities. - Support the development and delivery of training for freelance associate Apprenticeship Assessment Assessors. - Contribute to the review and growth of new assessment material and learning resources. - Develop and maintain an understanding of Training Qualifications UK internal policies. - Adhere to high levels of confidentiality. - Provide advice and responses to questions relating to specified apprenticeship standards. - Requirement to travel with access to own transport. Quality Assurance & Compliance - Sample assessments using a risk-based approach. - Ensure assessment judgements are fair, reliable, and aligned with assessment plans. - Support preparation for and response to EQA visits. - Escalate concerns relating to malpractice or non-compliance. Professional Standards & Development - Maintain current knowledge of apprenticeship standards and regulatory frameworks. - Demonstrate integrity, impartiality, and a commitment to CPD. - Share best practice examples and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. - Be responsible for maintaining ongoing CPD relevant to assessment and internal quality assurance practices. Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications - Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1, TAQA, or equivalent). - Internal Quality Assurance qualification (D34, V1, or equivalent). - Functional Skills Level 2 (English and Maths). - Childcare qualification Level 3 or above. - Recent experience in classroom-based practice and childcare settings. - Minimum 2 years’ competence-based interviewing experience within the last 5 years. - Proven assessment and QA experience, including sampling and feedback. - Understanding of safeguarding, duty of care, EDI, and regulatory frameworks. - Excellent written/verbal communication and report-writing skills. - Confident in stakeholder engagement and presenting professional judgement. - Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and to deadlines. - Commitment to ongoing CPD. Key Characteristics - Solution-focused with a “can do” approach. - Professional, approachable, and collaborative. - Passionate about education and learner outcomes. - Adaptable and willing to travel. Key Benefits - Training, Qualifications & Apprenticeships. - 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.

Role Description The Assessment Pillar is fundamental to ensuring that every learner’s achievement is measured fairly, consistently, and in line with regulatory expectations. It safeguards the credibility of our qualifications and apprenticeships, while driving innovation in assessment practice. We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head up our Assessment function. The Head of Assessment Development will be accountable for three key areas: Assessment Production, Assessment Design, and Apprenticeship Assessment. This role will oversee the creation, development, and delivery of high-quality assessments, ensuring they remain valid, reliable, inclusive, and compliant with regulatory requirements. It is a pivotal position in maintaining assessment integrity, supporting organisational growth, and delivering an exceptional experience for learners, employers, and providers. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage the three core teams: Assessment Production, Assessment Design, and Apprenticeship Assessment. - Own and deliver TQUK’s assessment strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and sector reforms. - Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of apprenticeship assessments, externally set and marked assessments, and assessment products across all qualifications. - Ensure assessments adhere to Skills England, Ofqual, CCEA, and other regulatory standards, supported by robust evidence and technical evaluation. - Respond to regulator and approval body feedback on assessment strategies, sample materials, and live assessments. - Monitor and analyse assessment performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. - Champion innovation in assessment design and production, ensuring assessments remain valid, reliable, and accessible. - Manage recruitment, onboarding, and performance of subject matter experts, assessment associates, and team members. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and psychological safety across all assessment teams. - Act as a senior representative of TQUK in regulatory communications, consultations, and sector forums. - Collaborate with Product Development, Standards, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure a seamless end-to-end customer journey. - Manage departmental budgets and resources to deliver projects efficiently and effectively. - Provide expert advice and authoritative input into complaints, discrepancies, and malpractice investigations. Cultural and Communication Experience - Drive and deliver a culture that emphasises continuous improvement, efficiency and value for money, creating psychological safety for others and challenging each other and the status quo. - Be a cultural architect. Use the non-negotiables to inform all decisions, conversations and actions, influencing others to do the same, holding them to account as required. - Work closely with other Heads to manage cross-pillar issues, initiatives and incidents, taking full accountability for completion of company objectives. - Shape strategies and plans which help put into practice and support TQUK’s vision and long-term direction taking account of financial and implementation issues. - Weigh up competing views to generate ways forward which will meet organisational goals. - Take quick, confident decisions at a strategic level to move things forward. - Define and integrate clear structures, systems and resources required across the Pillars to promote efficient service delivery, making difficult decisions about allocation of resources as necessary. - Ensure an in-depth and evolving understanding of the broad range of customer requirements is embedded in TQUK. - Be an excellent, proactive communicator, prepared to have difficult conversations and communicate or defend unpopular messages company-wide. - Represent TQUK, speaking credibly and authoritatively on behalf of the Executive Team as required. - Remain an expert in your own areas of responsibility. Qualifications - Proven leadership experience, ideally within an awarding organisation or regulatory environment. - Strong understanding of assessment principles, design, production, and Ofqual/CCEA regulatory requirements. - Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make evidence-based decisions. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. - Experience leading teams through change and fostering innovative, improvement-focused cultures. - Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Knowledge of the vocational education landscape and current sector reforms. - Coordinate customer and employer engagement to validate assessment design and delivery. - Support organisational equality, diversity, and inclusion objectives through assessment design and delivery. - Drive stakeholder engagement initiatives to strengthen relationships with providers, employers, and sector bodies. Benefits - 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (33 in total). - A further 3 days holiday awarded after long service. - An extra day off to celebrate your birthday. - BUPA Private Medical Insurance. - BUPA Healthcare Cash Plan. - Life Insurance. - Income Protection Insurance. - Annual Loyalty Bonus. - NEST pension. - Employer supported volunteering. Company Description Training Qualifications UK, part of the AQA Group, is the fastest-growing Awarding Organisation in the UK and a market-leading Apprenticeship 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. Training Qualifications UK is entering its next phase of growth - and we’re investing in top talent to build what comes next. And what comes next is big. Multiple senior roles. Launched together. One shared future. This isn’t a backfill. It’s a build. We’re looking for exceptional people across qualification development, assessment development, people services and marketing & communications to help define what a market-leading organisation in vocational education and FE really looks like.

Role Description The Product Development Pillar is responsible for shaping and expanding TQUK’s portfolio of qualifications, endorsed products, and learning resources. It ensures that our offer remains innovative, relevant, and compliant, while meeting the needs of learners, employers, and providers. We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to head up our Product Development function. The Head of Product Development will be accountable for the strategic design, review, and management of TQUK’s qualifications, endorsed products, and learning resources, ensuring they support business growth, regulatory compliance, and sector innovation. This role is pivotal in driving stakeholder engagement and positioning TQUK at the forefront of vocational education reform. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage the Product Development team, including Managers, Leads and Developers. - Lead the Learning Resources team, ensuring the creation and maintenance of high-quality teaching and learning that support effective delivery of TQUK qualifications and endorsed products. - Drive stakeholder engagement initiatives, building strong relationships with providers, employers, and sector bodies to inform product development, validate qualification design, and enhance market reach. - Own and deliver TQUK’s product development strategy, covering qualifications, endorsed products, and learning resources. - Oversee the design, review, and maintenance of qualifications and endorsed products to ensure they are current, valid, inclusive, and fit for purpose. - Develop and expand TQUK’s learning resource offer, ensuring materials support effective teaching, learning, and assessment. - Facilitate collaborative development projects with internal teams and external stakeholders, including Training Providers, Employers, and Sector Bodies. - Ensure qualifications and endorsed products are mapped to appropriate standards and frameworks, and meet funding eligibility where applicable. - Monitor and analyse product performance data, including uptake, stakeholder feedback, and market trends, to inform continuous improvement. - Anticipate and respond to sector reforms, policy changes, and regulatory developments impacting product design. - Act as a senior representative of TQUK in regulatory communications, consultations, and sector forums. - Champion innovation and continuous improvement in qualification and product design, delivery, and resource development. - Manage departmental budgets and resources to deliver projects efficiently and effectively. - Provide expert advice and guidance on qualification content, endorsed products, and learning resources in response to enquiries, complaints, or regulatory queries. Cultural and Communication Expectations - Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and psychological safety within the Product Development team. - Drive and deliver a culture that emphasises continuous improvement, efficiency and value for money, creating psychological safety for others and challenging each other and the status quo. - Be a cultural architect. Use the non-negotiables to inform all decisions, conversations and actions, influencing others to do the same, holding them to account as required. - Work closely with other Heads to manage cross-pillar issues, initiatives and incidents, taking full accountability for completion of company objectives. - Shape strategies and plans which help put into practice and support TQUK’s vision and long term direction taking account of financial and implementation issues. - Weigh up competing views to generate ways forward which will meet organisational goal. - Take quick, confident decisions at a strategic level to move things forward. - Define and integrate clear structures, systems and resources required across the Pillars to promote efficient service delivery, making difficult decisions about allocation of resources as necessary. - Ensure an in-depth and evolving understanding of the broad range of customer requirements is embedded in TQUK. - Be an excellent, proactive communicator, prepared to have difficult conversations and communicate or defend unpopular messages company-wide. - Represent TQUK, speaking credibly and authoritatively on behalf of the Executive Team as required. - Remain an expert in your own areas of responsibility. Qualifications - Proven leadership experience, ideally within an awarding organisation or regulatory environment. - Strong understanding of qualification development, endorsed product design, learning resource creation, and Ofqual/CCEA regulatory requirements. - Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make evidence-based decisions. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. - Experience leading teams through change and fostering innovative, improvement-focused cultures. - Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Knowledge of the vocational education landscape and current sector reforms. Benefits - 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (33 in total). - A further 3 days holiday awarded after long service. - An extra day off to celebrate your birthday. - BUPA Private Medical Insurance. - BUPA Healthcare Cash Plan. - Life Insurance. - Income Protection Insurance. - Annual Loyalty Bonus. - NEST pension. - Employer supported volunteering.