Assessment Development Manager - EPA
Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London (with hybrid working and some UK travel)
About Us
With over 115,000 members in 140 countries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847.
We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion and encouraging innovation.
We are Investors in People (IIP) Gold accredited, which reflects our organisation's commitment to our employees who are a vital part of supporting our engineers.
We are now looking for an Assessment Development Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Role
As the Assessment Development Manager for End Point Assessment (EPA), you will oversee the entire lifecycle of assessment processes for apprenticeships. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards whilst leading the development and delivery of robust, valid, and reliable assessments within the engineering sector.
You will ensure that all assessments authentically reflect the intended learning outcomes, are reliably administered, and adhere to regulatory requirements.
You will maintain and implement a comprehensive Assessment Delivery Strategy for EPA, collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to continuously improve the quality and reliability of assessments.
Additionally, you will:
- Oversee the creation of fair, reliable, and consistent marking structures, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility
- Ensure assessments are a true measure of learners' knowledge, skills, and behaviours
- Effectively lead the EPA Assessment team
- Develop a programme to continuously develop and test the validity of assessment materials
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that assessments are relevant, reliable, and aligned with industry needs
About You
To be considered as an Assessment Development Manager, you will need:
- At a minimum, five years' experience in a management role in an engineering or technical environment, supported by relevant qualifications and good understanding of assessment methodologies, policy and practice
- Experience of the design, development, and delivery of a variety of assessments
- Experience of developing, designing and delivering online assessments using proctor software
- A high level of expertise in Ofqual Conditions of Recognition, IfATE and ESFA
- An extensive background in managing quality assurance functions within a regulated
Awarding Organisation
The Benefits
- Salary of circa £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Benefits including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance and private health cover
- Continuous training and career development
- A range of wellbeing benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance
If you are an engineering apprenticeship professional with a background in an EPA or awarding organisation, this is the perfect opportunity to lead and innovate within our globally recognised institution, dedicated to advancing the mechanical engineering profession.
By joining an Investors in People (IIP) Gold accredited organisation, you will be part of a team that values and invests in your professional growth, providing continuous training and career development opportunities.
What's more, with the chance to oversee the entire lifecycle of assessments, you will play a crucial role in shaping the quality and integrity of assessments that impact the future of engineering professionals worldwide.
The closing date for this role is 4th October 2024.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interviews may be held on an ad hoc basis as suitable applicants apply and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.
We regret that we are unable to reply to each applicant; therefore, if you do not hear from us within 28 days of your application for this post you should assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Other organisations may call this role Apprenticeships Manager, Engineering Apprenticeships Manager, Technical Apprenticeships Manager, Assessment Strategy Manager, End Point Assessment Lead, Assessment Operations Manager, Assessment Quality Manager, Assessment and Compliance Manager, or Assessment Design and Delivery Manager.
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