Senior Officer Standards for Design, Development and Evaluation of General Qualifications
Salary or salary range: £32,250
Contract type: Full-time
Location of position: Coventry
Application deadline: 8th September 2024
Job description
Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. Regulating on behalf of students of all ages and apprentices is central to how we fulfil our statutory objectives.
For more information about what we do please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual About the team
This role sits within the Standards for Design, Development and Evaluation of General Qualifications (DDEGQ) team in the General Qualifications Directorate. The DDEGQ team focuses on subject-specific policy and assessment considerations for general qualifications such as GCSEs, AS and A levels. This involves establishing rules about how specific qualifications should be assessed, and reviewing proposed or existing assessment approaches. The team plays an important role in Ofqual’s work to make sure that regulated qualifications and their assessments deliver quality and fairness for students.
What will the post holder be doing?
This Senior Officer will support the team by carrying out a range of activities, including reviewing qualification specifications and assessment arrangements. They will be expected to engage with existing and proposed regulatory requirements and qualifications. They will organise and take part in discussions with internal and external stakeholders, such as teachers, subject and teacher associations, exam boards and the Department for Education. They will be able to analyse complex information, have consistent attention to detail, and be able to produce clear, accurate and evidence-based records.
The ideal candidate will have some knowledge and understanding of the lifecycle of qualifications and their assessments and/or approaches to regulation. This is not essential, however, and training will be available for a candidate who can demonstrate an interest and some relevant experience.
If you think this matches you, we look forward to receiving your application!