Qualifications Developer Manchester, England
Job description
Job Description
Permanent
Full Time
Location: Agile
Reports to: Qualifications Manager
Salary: Up to £30k - dependent on experience
Overview
Qualifications are our products. They make us what we are: an awarding organisation. It is essential that we are constantly striving for improvement in the design, development and delivery of our qualifications, and that we constantly review our approaches to these processes so that we are producing the very best and most relevant qualifications for our learners and others who rely on them.
The main purpose of this role is to manage the development of new strategic or bespoke developments as well as contribute to the scheduled and reactive reviews of the existing qualification portfolio.
The Qualifications Developer will be an expert in the qualification development process with great project management skills to ensure that developments are delivered on time, meeting budgetary and regulatory requirements. The Qualifications Developer will also support other teams with advice and guidance relating to qualification development and other processes which are managed by the qualifications team.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys getting their teeth into a project and taking ownership of their work. It requires a huge amount of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate qualification development projects.
- Complete compliant development processes in line with internal policies and procedures.
- Maintain and develop the qualification development process, working to improve and streamline the process ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Manage external stakeholders and associates who are involved in the qualification development activity to ensure the project is delivered on time.
- Identify specialist knowledge where required to support the development of qualifications and communicate clearly with internal teams such as Quality and Recruitment.
- Contribute to the development of assessments managed by stakeholders to ensure they are fit for purpose before regulation of the qualification.
- Proactively research and take forward new development opportunities which can include partnerships and collaborations with new and existing stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of qualification development and other processes where applicable.
- Systemic review of qualifications and undertaking withdrawal process for products to be retired.
- Produce and review specifications and other documents associated with our qualifications accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain our database of qualifications to ensure all entries are up to date and accurate.
- Liaise with other departments to ensure all available development information is accessible for new upcoming developments and newly regulated qualifications.
- Represent Training Qualifications UK at sector and Awarding Organisation forums.
- Contribute to the Marketing and Business Development strategy to provide technical advice and guidance on the qualifications.
- Keep up to date with regulator updates, policies and initiatives relating to qualification development
Other responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an understanding of TQUK internal processes and of the wider educational landscape
- Respond to internal and external queries for Qualifications and support other teams
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of TQUK products and services
- Manage data: inputting, filing, and monitoring
- Contribute to the maintenance of team Standard Operating Procedures
- Support and complete qualification withdrawals where applicable.
- Support and conduct qualification validity reviews in line with an established process where applicable.
- Support with centre devised assessment queries from recognised centres and colleagues
- Support with Accredited Prior Learning and Recognised Prior Learning for recognised Approved Centres.
- Contribute the Qualifications Monthly Newsletter.
- Support the wider qualifications team with decision making and queries relating to qualification processes.
Key requirements
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Have excellent project management skills
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Be highly organised and efficient
- Be confident owning a process and managing your own time to meet deadlines
- Be prepared to work in a regulated environment with constant regard to requirements placed upon us by external regulators and TQUK processes and procedures
Key characteristics
- Be confident and ambitious with a can do, will do attitude
- Be well-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work on your initiative
- Be able to have fun!
- Work well with others
- Be able to keep an eye on the bigger picture and appreciate where your role fits into the business
Key benefits
- Training, Qualifications & Apprenticeships. Its what we do!
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (33 in total)
- An extra day off to celebrate your birthday
- Annual Loyalty Bonus
- Annual salary review
- NEST pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- A positive and supportive working environment
- Christmas period closure
- Comprehensive onboarding
- A workplace that supports a healthy work/life balance
* We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Should you require any additional support during the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us so we can assist you. *
