Senior Manager Of Assessment

TL;DR

Senior Manager of Assessment (Education): Leading a team of assessment professionals to ensure the quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance of academic qualifications with an accent on operational delivery and risk management. Focus on driving continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring error-free assessment materials for hundreds of thousands of learners.

Location: Must be based in the UK with a requirement for hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in the Manchester or Guildford office).

Salary: £62,900–£69,000 (Manchester) or £65,500–£72,000 (Guildford).

Company

hirify.global is the UK's largest provider of academic qualifications, dedicated to advancing education through fair and reliable assessment.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Assessment Managers and Coordinators to ensure high performance and an inclusive culture.
• Oversee the end-to-end assessment cycle, ensuring materials are planned, quality-assured, and delivered to regulatory standards.
• Manage risks, issues, and delivery plans across a subject portfolio, acting as a point of escalation for complex problems.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence strategic decisions and champion best practices in assessment quality.
• Utilize data and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making.
• Represent the Assessment Management team in governance groups and strategic business initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK and able to work from the Manchester or Guildford office at least 2 days per week.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams, including performance management and coaching.
• Strong knowledge of assessment, education, or highly regulated environments where compliance is critical.
• Experience in managing risks, resolving complex issues, and delivering outcomes through others.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Culture & Benefits

• 35-hour working week with flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional December office closure.
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 11.5% employer contributions.
• Extensive learning and development resources and volunteering opportunities.
• Access to diverse employee networks including LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, and wellbeing groups.
• Values-led environment focused on creating fair and reliable assessments for learners.

Hiring process

• Two-stage interview process starting the week of 17 August.
• Initial Teams interview followed by shortlisting.
• Final face-to-face interview in either the Manchester or Guildford office.