Associate Professional Qualifications Manager

CIPFA is expanding our Qualifications Innovation and Development Team and looking for an Associate Professional Qualifications Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual passionate about education and professional development and eager to make an impact by supporting our students in their qualification journey.

You'll play a crucial role in upholding the quality and integrity of the CIPFA Professional Accountancy Qualification and its workbook development and assessments.

In addition, there is the opportunity to work in the development, launch and ongoing delivery of new global qualifications.

An essential requirement for the role holder will be to hold an accountancy qualification from a professional membership body.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the management, design, development, and review of the professional accountancy qualification, performance audit qualification, foundational qualification and suite of training service courses ensuring they are relevant, up to date and where appropriate, internationally contextualised


• Manage and Monitor students on to the Audit Pathway, PAQ qualification to ensure regulatory compliance


• Manage the regulatory compliance of approved training employers for the Audit Pathway


• Maintain an ongoing programme of research and insight to ensure a good evidence-based understanding of the context for current and future accounting and audit practice


• Maintain the competency framework and career companion ensuring it is up to date


• Administer and deliver the audit and selection of member CPD records and determine their appropriateness, completeness and professional relevance making recommendations as necessary


• Manage relevant regulatory compliance in relation to the professional practice of qualified chartered accountants and key oversight bodies FRC, Ofqual etc


• Carry out the mapping and assessment of exemption applications from individual students, HEIs and Professional Bodies

Skills and Qualifications

• Professional Accountancy Qualification










• Experience of working in a customer-focused environment where customers’ expectations are high










• Experience of developing vocational educational activity and programmes










• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.










• A good understanding and experience of professional and educational regulation

In return, we offer:

Participation in our 4-day working week pilot! During the pilot, you will work 30 hours per week and receive the current full-time salary.

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays.

Flexible working and leave options.

Up to 10% employer's pension contribution.

Season ticket loans.

Employee Assistance Helpline.

Exclusive employee discounts and rewards at major brands, including health & well-being, retail, restaurants, and technology providers.

Salary: £51,000 - £53,750

CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) is a UK-based international accountancy membership and standard-setting body. We are dedicated to public financial management and believe that improving public services is key to changing lives for the better. Good public financial management is central to achieving this ambition. Our educational and advisory services support our members, students, and other public finance professionals throughout their careers, helping them add value to their teams and organisations. Through our work, we ensure public money is raised and spent with the highest degree of openness.

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Associate Professional Qualifications Manager job description

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Location:

CIPFA is a forward-looking organisation and has developed a modern and progressive approach to flexible working and hybrid working. The location for the role will be dual location at both home and our London or Chester office.