Qualification Manager (Qualification Development)
Summary: The Qualification Manager (Qualification Development) role involves overseeing a small team while coordinating the development, review, and amendment of general and vocational qualifications. The position is fixed-term until 31 October 2027 and requires strong project management and communication skills, ideally with experience in the education or awarding body sector. The role offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between office and home work. Candidates should be prepared for regular office attendance in Cardiff/Treforest.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of Qualification Development Support Officers and Administrative Team Co-ordinator.
- Coordinate the programme of general and vocational qualifications development.
- Review, evaluate, and amend qualifications as necessary.
- Engage with various stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project management.
Key Skills:
- Aptitude for project management and coordination.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in the education or awarding body sector.
- Understanding of qualification development processes across England and Wales.
Salary (Rate): £50,961 yearly
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Qualifications Manager (Qualification Development)
Salary: £46,938 - £50,961 per annum (Grade 10)
Contract type: Full-time (36.5 hours per week), Fixed-term until 31 October 2027
Following staff secondment, we are excited to advertise an opportunity for a Manager within our Qualification Development team.
The role
Alongside managing a small team of Qualification Development Support Officers and our Administrative Team Co-ordinator, the successful candidate will coordinate the programme of general and vocational qualifications development, review, evaluation and amendment. We have an extensive programme of general and vocational qualification development ahead, so the role promises to be engaging and varied for the right candidate.
About you
Candidates will have an aptitude for project management and co-ordination. They’ll enjoy interacting with others and have excellent communication skills in support of this. Ideally, candidates will come from the education or awarding body sector, with an understanding of qualification development processes across England and Wales. The role is available on a fixed-term basis from 1st October to cover a period of maternity leave.
Benefits
At WJEC, we pride in being an inclusive and supportive place to work. We also offer a range of excellent benefits including: 25 days annual leave per year (in addition to 16 statutory / additional holidays) adjusted for part-time/compressed working patterns, free Welsh lessons, a generous pension scheme and numerous family friendly policies. A career with WJEC can be extremely rewarding and you will be encouraged throughout with great opportunities to develop your professional and personal skills.
WJEC operates a hybrid working model, enabling the successful candidate to split their time between WJEC offices and working at home, subject to business need. As such, applications are invited from individuals across the UK but please note that regular working from our Cardiff / Treforest offices will be required and whilst flexibility can be discussed, this team currently attend the office, on average, once per week. Welsh language skills are not essential but the willingness to learn is always valued.
To find out more about the role, or about working for us, please do not hesitate to contact XX (GENDER PRONOUNS) (EMAIL) who would be more than happy to answer your questions.
Please visit our website to download a copy of the job description and application form.
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 19 July 2026
Interviews are anticipated to be held in person, in week commencing 3 August 2026.
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