Assessment and Qualifications Development Officer

Location: York, United Kingdom

Salary: £32,000 – £35,000

Are you passionate about developing high-quality qualifications, apprenticeship assessments, and regulated learning products? Do you have experience within an Awarding Organisation, EPAO, Further Education, or Apprenticeship sector, with a strong understanding of qualification development, assessment design, and regulatory compliance?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected organisation where you'll play a key role in developing innovative qualifications, end-point assessment materials, and learning resources that support learners, employers, and training providers across the UK.

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established Awarding Organisation and End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) with an excellent reputation for developing regulated qualifications, apprenticeship assessments, and skills solutions across a broad range of industries.

Working closely with employers, industry experts, and training providers, they are committed to developing high-quality, compliant products that meet evolving workforce needs while maintaining the highest regulatory standards.

As part of a collaborative and supportive Product Development team, you'll have the opportunity to influence qualification design, assessment innovation, and continuous improvement while contributing to the future of vocational education and apprenticeships.

• Competitive salary of £32,000 – £35,000


• Opportunity to develop regulated qualifications and apprenticeship products


• Work within a respected Awarding Organisation and EPAO


• Supportive and collaborative working environment


• Ongoing professional development and career progression


• Opportunity to influence qualification design and assessment innovation


• Work on nationally recognised qualifications across multiple industries

The Role

As an Assessment and Qualifications Development Officer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, reviewing, and maintaining qualifications, apprenticeship assessment materials, and learning resources that meet regulatory requirements and industry expectations.

Working alongside internal teams, employers, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders, you'll ensure products remain compliant, engaging, and fit for purpose while supporting continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain regulated qualifications and apprenticeship assessment materials


• Design engaging assessment resources and learner support materials


• Ensure products comply with Ofqual Conditions of Recognition and regulatory requirements


• Develop and review end-point assessment and qualification documentation


• Create engaging e-learning content and digital learning resources


• Support the development and review of online assessments and examinations


• Train and standardise Independent Assessors to ensure assessment consistency


• Collaborate with employers, training providers, and subject matter experts


• Review existing qualifications and recommend product improvements


• Analyse assessment data to identify trends and quality improvements


• Support qualification endorsement and accreditation activities


• Produce product guides, assessment documentation, and supporting resources


• Deliver training and assessment activities where required


• Support internal quality assurance and standardisation processes


• Contribute to regulatory submissions and organisational development projects

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for an experienced Qualifications Development Officer, Assessment Developer, Product Development Officer, EPA Specialist, Quality Assurance professional, or Apprenticeship specialist with experience working within an Awarding Organisation, EPAO, Further Education, or regulated education environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience developing qualifications and assessment materials


• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and End-Point Assessment


• Experience working within an Awarding Organisation or EPAO


• Understanding of Ofqual Conditions of Recognition


• Experience with assessment design and quality assurance


• Knowledge of qualification development and regulatory compliance


• Experience delivering standardisation or assessor training


• Strong analytical and report writing skills


• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills


• Experience using digital learning platforms and assessment technologies


• Ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously


• A recognised teaching, assessment, or quality assurance qualification is desirable

If you're an experienced Assessment and Qualifications Development Officer, Qualifications Developer, EPA Specialist, Product Development Officer, Assessment Designer, or Quality Assurance professional looking to shape the future of regulated qualifications and apprenticeship assessment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join an organisation where your expertise will directly influence qualification development, assessment quality, regulatory compliance, and learner success across the UK.