Director of Qualifications, Assessment & Regulation | Skills and Education Group

Director of Qualifications, Assessment and Regulation – Skills and Education Group

OverviewJoin Skills and Education Group as a visionary leader shaping inclusive, future-ready qualifications and assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving sector-wide impact.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership with oversight of product development, assessment innovation, and regulatory compliance across multiple regulatory frameworks, including Ofqual and QAA.

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver a commercially sustainable, digitally confident, and values-led portfolio.

Conduct a full portfolio review and drive innovation in qualification and assessment design aligned with national skills policy.

Balance strategic ambition with operational rigour while fostering inclusive, high-performing teams and serving as a trusted, influential voice in technical and vocational education.

Partner with regulators, industry stakeholders, and education providers to build trusted relationships and ensure compliance and quality across the Group’s federated awarding organisations.

Who we are looking for

Experienced, forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in vocational and technical education, qualification development, assessment strategy, and regulatory compliance (Ofqual, and ideally QAA).

Commercial acumen, political awareness, and digital fluency; able to embed emerging technologies in product and assessment design to enhance learner outcomes and market relevance.

Strong ambassadorial skills to engage regulators, industry partners, and education providers, with a collaborative, inclusive leadership style.

Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and lead transformation programmes aligned with strategic priorities.

About the roleThis is a strategic leadership role reporting to the Chief Executive. You will work with senior leaders to shape the Group’s portfolio and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple frameworks while creating a sustainable, high-quality offer for the FE and Skills sector.

How to applyFor further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Peridot Partners. To formally apply, email your CV and supporting statement outlining suitability against the person specification to response@peridotpartners.co.uk with the subject: Application: Skills and Education Group—Director of Qualifications, Assessment and Regulation. Acknowledgement of receipt will be sent within 2-3 days.

Additional information

The Skills and Education Group is a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to improving lives through education, assessment, and social impact.

Our structure comprises Skills and Education Group Awards, BIIAB, and Skills and Education Group Access, with a charitable foundation supporting professional development and social mobility.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding, and pre-employment checks (DBS, ID, references) apply.

TimetableClosing date: 9 a.m. Thursday 25th September 2025; other stages to be ..... full job details .....