At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers annually, thanks to our dedicated team.

Assessment Support Manager

Permanent

Guildford: £45,400-£51,700

Manchester: £43,660-£49,600

Hybrid Working

Precision in Practice. Purpose in Progress.

We value individuals who are detail-oriented, resilient under pressure, and committed to quality. If you possess these qualities, continue reading.

Our benefits include a comprehensive pension scheme (up to 11.5% employer contributions), a 35-hour workweek, 25 days of annual leave plus additional time in December and bank holidays, access to diverse network groups (LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, disAbility, empowering women, wellbeing, ethnic minority, and more), extensive online learning resources, volunteering days, and more. AQA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Each year, we produce over 2,000 exam papers and assessment materials, impacting hundreds of thousands of students' futures.

As an Assessment Support Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of specifications, managing the creation, approval, and quality assurance of assessment materials, supporting regulatory compliance, and collaborating with external and internal teams.

You will be part of a team committed to quality, continuous improvement, and ensuring assessments are fit for purpose.

Key qualities include confidence with data, compliance awareness, process management skills, and excellent communication and collaboration abilities. A proactive problem-solver who cares about standards and accuracy will excel in this role.

This is a role for those ready to take responsibility and make a meaningful impact in assessment quality.

If you're prepared to bring clarity, structure, and purpose to assessment processes, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter explaining why you're the best fit.

Application deadline: 23:59 on Wednesday, 6 August 2025.

Interviews will include a video stage and a face-to-face meeting at either our Manchester or Guildford office, depending on your location.

All applicants will receive a written response.

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Recruitment Agencies

We work with a preferred supplier list (PSL). Unsolicited CVs will be considered a gift, and we are not liable for agency fees.

Summary

Assessment Support Managers provide expertise in GQ assessment. They manage and ensure the quality of assessment materials for a small, low-risk portfolio, supporting compliance and quality assurance activities, including creation, review, and approval of assessment content, and managing external associates involved in assessment development.

Each year, we produce and quality-assure over 2,000 assessment artifacts, which are used by hundreds of thousands of students globally. The team ensures assessments are valid, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards, collaborating across departments to promote assessment excellence.

The role involves managing assessment specifications, quality assuring assessment materials, overseeing production processes, and supporting the grading and moderation activities. You will also be involved in recruitment, deployment, and management of external assessment creators, contributing to assessment review and responding to assessment-related inquiries and issues.

To succeed, you should have a strong understanding of assessment practices, excellent communication skills, stakeholder management experience, and a good grasp of data and regulatory environments. A proactive, innovative mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.