Product Developer (Qualifications & Assessment)
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000
Location: Remote (with travel to Chorley 2–3 times per month)
Are you passionate about developing qualifications that genuinely improve learner outcomes and meet real employer and regulatory needs? This is an opportunity to take ownership of high-impact qualification development projects and play a central role in shaping the future of vocational education.
About the Company
You will be joining a highly respected and progressive awarding and assessment organisation recognised for quality, innovation, and real-world impact. With Investors in People Gold accreditation, the organisation demonstrates a genuine commitment to its people, fostering a culture built on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. This is an environment where expertise is shared, ideas are encouraged, and professional growth is actively supported. Employees benefit from flexible remote working, meaningful involvement in strategic projects, and a strong focus on wellbeing, continuous professional development, and long-term career satisfaction.
About the Job
As Product Developer, you will be at the core of qualification and assessment design, leading the development, review, and enhancement of products across a diverse portfolio. Working closely with Subject Matter Experts and internal stakeholders, you will ensure qualifications are robust, compliant, and aligned with industry demand.
Key responsibilities include:
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Designing and developing qualifications in line with industry, employer, and regulatory requirements
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Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to shape content, assessment models, and standards
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Ensuring full compliance with Ofqual conditions and wider EPAO / awarding body frameworks, including DfE and Skills England requirements
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Managing qualification development projects, timelines, budgets, and delivery milestones
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Producing high-quality documentation including assessment strategies, centre guidance, and sample materials
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Using data and performance insights to review product effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
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Identifying opportunities for new products and responding to emerging skills and sector needs
This role offers both strategic influence and hands-on delivery, ideal for someone who enjoys shaping products from concept through to launch.
Ideal Candidate
To succeed in this Product Developer role, you will bring:
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Experience working within an awarding body, EPAO, or qualification development environment
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Strong knowledge of qualification and assessment design principles
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A solid understanding of Ofqual regulatory requirements
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Proven project management capability (APM-PMQ or PRINCE2 desirable)
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce clear, compliant documentation
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Confidence collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders
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High attention to detail, adaptability, and a commitment to quality and innovation
Apply Now
This is a rare opportunity to directly influence the development of high-quality qualifications and support an organisation shaping the future of vocational education in the UK. If you are driven by quality, innovation, and meaningful impact, apply now to take the next step in your product development career