Contract: Permanent 

Location: Hybrid (Head Office: Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne)

This is a hybrid working role, so you’ll need to be able to work from our Head Office 2 days per week this may change depending on business need.

Hours per week: 37

Salary: Up to £48,672 , depending on experience

About the role

We’re excited to be looking for an Assessment Quality Manager to join our Assessment Solutions team.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining the quality of NCFE assessments across our expanding range of qualifications. You’ll be responsible for verifying assessments are fit for purpose while supporting training and development within the Assessment Solutions directorate.

This role will allow you to use and grow your expertise in assessment principles to support the production of our intricate and engaging range of qualifications. You’ll play a vital role in supporting the future of NCFE qualifications.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Overseeing the management and facilitation of Assessment Release Panels to ensure the validity, reliability and suitability of all assessment materials
• Providing expert support and guidance to Assessment Solutions Officers, Lead Assessment Solutions Officers and Assessment Solutions Managers to ensure robust understanding of assessment requirements and effective implementation throughout the production cycle
• Accountability for producing high-quality reporting and analysis of Assessment Release Panel findings to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Identifying trends, risks and issues in assessment outputs and work collaboratively across teams to embed improvement actions
• Developing and maintaining quality assurance frameworks, guidance and templates to support consistency and compliance with assessment production.

We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following:

• Proven experience of working in an assessment role and/or relevant education or quality assurance context
• Expertise in qualification, assessment and curriculum design principles
• Experience in leading or facilitating quality assurance activities, panels or boards
• Understanding of Ofqual’s General Conditions of Recognition
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and issues within an education context
• Experience of interpreting and applying regulatory conditions and guidance
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across a range of roles
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong analytical and reporting skills

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description 

What will we offer you in return? 

Below are just some of the fantastic benefits we’ll offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Benefits page which covers financial, physical and mental health support, time off and your development.  

• Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing up to 30 days with length of service 

• 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure 

• YOU celebration day to celebrate your birthday or another life event  

• YOU hour allowing you one hour per month to spend time on something that promotes your wellbeing 

• Learning and Wellbeing fund of up to £200 per year 

• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications per year  

• Up to 20 Volunteering hours per year 

• Flexible working culture with a hybrid working approach  

• Early finish on a Friday at 4:30pm to start your weekend early  

• Health cash plan through Westfield to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical  

• Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA  

• Employee Assistance Programme with a confidential helpline and access to face to face and telephone counselling  

• Pension of up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%   
• Death in service payment worth 4 x your salary 

In addition to our benefits package, Our Colleague Experience Charter sets out the unique experience you can expect when working at NCFE, to enable a thriving, engaged culture. You can find out more about our Colleague Experience Charter and working life at NCFE. 

Shape real change with an NCFE career 

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.   

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/  

How to apply  

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Monday 30 June 2025 

Interview Date: w/c 7 July 2025 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement  

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. 

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.