Educationalist

ducationalistHybrid - Central London £54,000-£58,000 PermanentMorgan Spencer Recruitment London - London recruitment agency Business support recruitment London Executive & PA recruitment LondonShape the Future of Professional Education and StandardsMorgan Spencer Recruitment London is delighted to support a respected UK membership and regulatory organisation in hiring an experienced Educationalist. This is a unique opportunity to influence the quality, integrity and development of professional education across multiple pathways. If you are passionate about improving learning, assessment and programme design - and want to work somewhere where your expertise genuinely shapes sector-wide standards - this role offers challenge, purpose and progression.About the OrganisationOur client sets, upholds and advances professional and educational standards across its sector. Their Education Department supports a wide portfolio of programmes, assessments and accreditation processes. Much of their work involves analysing complex educational data, reviewing programme evidence, developing robust assessment content and supporting stakeholders to deliver high-quality learning experiences. To strengthen this work, they are introducing a new Educationalist role to provide dedicated expertise and insight.Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, collaborative working relationships with Education team colleagues, internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Review and critically analyse a broad range of information relating to educational quality across undergraduate, postgraduate and professional development programmes.
• Evaluate curriculum structure, constructive alignment, and the scope and coherence of learning outcomes.
• Assess organisational processes such as admissions, quality improvement activity, and student/staff support mechanisms.
• Analyse assessment validity, reliability and performance data to support effective decision-making.
• Review and report on programme evidence submitted for accreditation or ongoing quality assurance.
• Evaluate postgraduate and advanced-level programme submissions, including learning and teaching methodology, assessment design, and alignment to relevant higher education frameworks.
• Review specialist or advanced training programme information, including overseas provision, ensuring consistency with established standards.
• Contribute to the development or review of assessment content such as written papers, performance assessments, workplace-based assessments and synoptic examinations.
• Support and contribute to projects that strengthen or enhance organisational educational processes.
• Present technical educational content to a range of audiences, providing expert-level explanations or accessible summaries depending on need.
• Produce clear, high-quality reports, proposals and committee papers.
• Attend and contribute to external meetings, events and forums relating to education and professional standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong background in education, curriculum design, assessment, or educational quality.
• Experience analysing complex educational data, including statistical or psychometric information.
• Understanding of higher education frameworks and academic quality standards (e.g., FHEQ levels).
• Ability to communicate complex educational concepts clearly to both expert and non-expert audiences.
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills and collaborative working style.
• High attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving business needs.

What's on Offer

• Salary: £54,000-£58,000
• Hybrid working (Central London base + remote flexibility)
• A meaningful role with real sector impact
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive, knowledgeable colleagues and a culture that values continuous improvement
• A stable, respected organisation with strong public-interest values

Apply TodayIf you are an educational professional who thrives on meaningful, analytical and impactful work, we'd love to hear from you. This position offers a rare opportunity to influence standards and shape the future of professional education.Morgan Spencer - Your Career, Our ExpertiseWe are proud to be one of London's leading Executive Secretarial & Business Services recruitment consultancies, connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities.Equal OpportunitiesMorgan Spencer is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, identity or circumstance.Confidentiality & GDPRAll applications are handled in strict confidence and processed in accordance with UK GDPR. Your data will only be used for recruitment purposes and never shared without your consent.