Head Of Assessment Management And Improvement

TL;DR

Head Of Assessment Management And Improvement (Education/Management): Shaping national and international qualification assessments by leading teams to strengthen quality, productivity, and consistency. Focus on driving strategic change, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering high-performance cultures within a complex, high-stakes assessment environment.

Location: Must be based in the UK with ability to work in Manchester, Guildford, or London on a hybrid basis.

Salary: £82,700 – £96,500 (depending on location).

Company

hirify.global is an independent education charity and the UK's largest provider of academic qualifications, marking over 10 million exam papers annually.

What you will do

• Lead and empower assessment management teams to deliver high-quality, valid, and reliable assessment materials.
• Drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives across assessment creation workflows.
• Ensure subject portfolios meet rigorous regulatory standards, best practices, and house style requirements.
• Build and maintain inclusive, high-performing teams while managing relationships with Chief Examiners and associates.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to translate assessment design innovations into practical, scalable solutions.
• Analyze data-driven insights to guide decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven people leadership experience within a complex assessment or educational environment.
• Deep expertise in assessment design, including validity, reliability, and regulatory principles.
• Experience leading teams through significant organizational change.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, specifically influencing senior leaders and working with subject experts.
• Proficiency in using data to identify productivity gaps and implement effective improvements.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and able to perform hybrid duties in Manchester, Guildford, or London.

Nice to have

• Formal qualification in assessment.
• Experience with digital assessment transformation and future-tech opportunities in the sector.
• Knowledge of national and international educational landscape reform.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension scheme with up to 11.5% employer contribution.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary December leave.
• Smart working model enabling a blend of home and office-based collaboration.
• Dedicated health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Extensive professional development and leadership training opportunities.

Hiring process

• Shortlisting after the 13 April application deadline.
• First stage interviews held via Microsoft Teams on 23–24 April.
• Final stage face-to-face interviews in Manchester or London on 30 April or 1 May.