Assessment Product Manager

At AQA, we're committed to advancing education and we're committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it's our people who make this happen. Job title: Assessment Product Manager Contract type: Permanent Location: Manchester, Milton Keynes, or London Salary: North £48,500-£55,000 South £50,500-£57,000 Working arrangements: Hybrid - typically two days in an AQA office each week, which can include your base office or other AQA sites to collaborate with colleagues and drive innovation Have you developed a new assessment product for a specific market or created a digital learning and assessment solution that's We're building something new - and we want you to be part of it. AQA Assessment Services Ltd is creating a dedicated team to develop innovative assessment products that go As an Assessment Product Manager , you'll be joining a pioneering department that's shaping AQA's future. You'll lead the development and management of products from ideation through to launch, ensuring they are commercially viable, impactful, and aligned with AQA's strategic objectives. You'll work face-to-face with a newly formed department, shaping its culture and influencing its direction. While we encourage two days a week in an AQA office, this can be at your base location or another AQA site to work with colleagues and lead innovation. Make your mark: Be part of a team driving AQA's growth strategy and creating products that change the way learners experience assessment. Purpose of the role You'll lead the development and management of innovative assessment products from ideation through to launch . Your work will ensure these products are commercially viable, impactful, and aligned with AQA's strategic objectives . This is about creating solutions that go beyond the traditional 14-18 space , meeting the needs of learners at different stages of their journey and influencing how assessment is experienced globally. In this role, you'll be responsible for: You'll thrive in this role if you have: Experience in product development or management (education or assessment) Demonstrable communication and influencing skills, including presenting at senior level Commercial awareness and ability to manage priorities AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. Our purpose is to advance education by helping students and teachers to realise their potential. As part of AQA, you'll very quickly appreciate the determination and unwavering passion to deliver this goal in everything we do. To help drive these ambitions, AQA invests in the development of its people by offering a range of professional development and learning opportunities leading to over 50% of our permanent roles being filled internally. Reasonable Adjustments If you have any requirements for reasonable adjustments in relation to the application, interview or the prospective job, please contact Faye Harrison (she/her) at or on . We are asking for this information to make the process as equitable as possible for each candidate. Please note that Faye will not be able to assist you with enquiries regarding Temporary vacancies or non-recruitment enquiries. If you have query regarding Temporary vacancies, please contact: Smart Working We're operating a smart working model. This allows for our colleagues to work from two days a week in one of our offices across England. Equality, diversity and inclusion AQA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone - regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background - is valued, respected, and supported to thrive. Conflict of Interest Please note that due to the confidential nature of our work, we are unable to employ people for our temporary roles who are currently a candidate for Key Stage 4 and 5 public examinations. Safeguarding AQA is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. We're dedicated to reducing the risk of employing or contracting any person intent on abusing their position of trust, along with identifying and responding to any incident of alleged abuse from its employees or associates fairly and swiftly.For more information on safeguarding at AQA please visit the AQA website . Contact Temporary roles: Permanent and Fixed Term roles: