Manager Policy
Posted by: Ofqual
Employed By: Ofqual
Job Title: Manager Policy
Salary: £41,935 - £50,012
Contract: Full-time
Location: Coventry
Application Deadline: 28/06/2026
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.
Find out more
Curriculum and Assessment Review final report: Building a world-class curriculum for all
Post-16 education and skills white paper - GOV.UK
For us to be able to deliver this important project, we have various opportunities available at Senior Manager, Manager and Officer level. Look out for other opportunities.
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.
In this role, you will contribute to the development of robust, evidence based regulatory policy and work collaboratively with colleagues to produce accurate policy papers, ensuring these progress smoothly through internal governance processes.
You will be working on public consultations, from shaping proposals and engaging with stakeholder groups to inform and communicate policy, to analysing responses and supporting the confirmation of final decisions.
The ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively and well-developed analytical skills are essential. As the policy team works on a range of different projects, you will need to demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to evolving demands, working effectively with others to develop quality work at pace.