Assessment Developer (Design)

Are you passionate about designing fair, valid and engaging assessments that make a real difference to learners?
 
Do you have experience working within an Awarding Organisation and a strong understanding of assessment design principles?
 
 
TPP Recruitment is supporting a growing awarding organisation to recruit an Assessment Developer (Design). This is a newly created role within an expanding product and development team, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping assessments, particularly within apprenticeship and end-point assessment programmes. The role is fully remote and offers excellent benefits, professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to meaningful qualifications that support learner success.
 
 
Salary: £27,400 - £32,490 per annum, depending on experience
Employment type: Permanent
Working arrangements: Fully remote
Working pattern: Full‑time, 35 hours per week
Other benefits:

• Generous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Additional company closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

 
 
About the Organisation
 
This established awarding organisation designs and delivers qualifications that support learners, educators and employers across a range of sectors. Following continued growth and investment in its development function, the organisation is expanding its team and creating new opportunities for assessment professionals who are passionate about quality, innovation and learner-centred design.
 
 
About the Role
 
As an Assessment Developer (Design), you will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining high-quality assessments that meet regulatory requirements and accurately measure qualification outcomes. Initially, a significant focus will be on apprenticeship and end-point assessment design.
 
Working closely with subject matter experts, assessment specialists and internal stakeholders, you will develop assessment strategies, create assessment materials and support the continuous improvement of assessment products.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Develop assessment models, blueprints and assessment strategies
• Design and quality assure assessment materials, tasks and mark schemes
• Create assessments across multiple formats, including digital assessments
• Ensure assessments meet regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Support pilot testing and evaluation of assessment materials
• Analyse data and feedback to improve assessment validity and performance
• Develop marking guidance, exemplar materials and standardisation resources
• Collaborate with subject experts, reviewers and assessment teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and assessment innovation
• Monitor developments across the assessment and qualifications landscape

 
 
Skills / Experience Required
 

• Experience working within a UK Awarding Organisation
• Strong understanding of assessment theory and assessment strategy design
• Experience designing assessments and assessment methodologies
• Knowledge of current qualification and assessment reforms
• Excellent written communication and content development skills
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance skills
• Experience designing apprenticeship or end-point assessments (highly desirable)
• Assessment-related qualifications (highly desirable)
• Experience using online assessment platforms and digital tools would be beneficial

 
 
To Apply
 

• Please submit your cover letter and CV outlining your relevant experience and interest in this opportunity

 
 
Interview Process
 
The selection process will consist of:
 

1. Online digital skills assessment
2. First-stage online panel interview
3. Role-related task
4. Second-stage online panel interview

 
Interviews are expected to take place during August and early September 2026.
 
 
Deadline
 

• Friday 14th August 2026
  • Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.