Assessment Development Manager

Location: Remote

Job Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Reporting to: Director of Qualifications and Responsible Officer

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a leading Membership Institute in the recruitment for a new Assessment Development Manager. This is a newly created role, in which you will be reporting to the Director of Qualifications & Responsible Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and develop robust multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and assignment tasks.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all assessments meet regulatory standards and undergo internal reviews to guarantee accuracy and fairness.
• Project Management: Oversee the full assessment development process, managing deadlines and ensuring successful delivery.
• Stakeholder Management: Work with Examiners, Assessors, Regulatory Bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure assessments are fit for purpose.
• Recruitment and Training: Recruit and train subject matter experts to maintain consistency and quality in all assessment materials.
• Data-Driven Improvements: Utilise assessment data to inform and enhance future assessment development.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in developing multiple-choice questions and assignments within a regulated awarding body.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage third-party relationships, such as with examiners/assessors and other subject matter experts
• In-depth understanding of assessment principles, including validity and reliability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet strict deadlines.
• Collaborative and adaptable mindset, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Degree in Education, Assessment, or related fields.
• Leadership experience in assessment development.
• Analytical skills to interpret assessment data and drive improvements.

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Cairo at Charity People in the first instance.

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