Assessment Production Lead

Are you experienced in managing assessment production within an awarding organisation and looking for an opportunity to shape how high-quality assessments are delivered at scale?
 
 
TPP Recruitment is supporting a respected awarding organisation to recruit an Assessment Production Lead. This is a fully remote opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that supports learner success across the UK through high-quality qualifications, apprenticeships and assessment products. The role offers the chance to lead assessment production activity, manage a small team, and play a key role in maintaining quality, compliance and delivery standards.
 
 
Salary: £38,000 - £44,900 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 Assessment Production Lead, you will oversee the end-to-end production of assessment materials, ensuring assessments are developed, quality assured, published and delivered accurately and on schedule.
 
You will act as the central point of coordination between assessment specialists, subject matter experts, product teams and external partners, ensuring assessment products meet regulatory, organisational and customer requirements. The role also includes line management responsibility for two Assessment Developers and leadership of assessment production projects across multiple qualifications and assessment types.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Lead the end-to-end assessment production process from planning through to publication
• Develop and manage production schedules, milestones and delivery plans
• Monitor risks, dependencies and project progress to ensure successful delivery
• Oversee assessment platform set-up and assessment deployment
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accessibility requirements
• Manage version control, audit trails and governance processes
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, subject matter experts and external stakeholders
• Lead process improvement initiatives and support implementation of new technologies
• Line manage and develop two Assessment Developers
• Support recruitment, onboarding and professional development activities
• Manage assessment production resources and budgets
• Represent the organisation at meetings, events and sector activities where required

 
 
Skills / Experience Required
 

• Experience of assessment or examination production within an awarding organisation
• Understanding of standard setting processes and assessment performance data
• Knowledge of assessment lifecycle management and item banking systems
• Understanding of assessment regulations and accessibility requirements
• Strong project management and delivery skills
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and complex delivery schedules
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience identifying and managing operational risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office applications
• Previous team leadership or line management experience
• A commitment to inclusive working practices and excellent customer service

 
 
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 early to mid-September 2026.
 
 
Deadline
 

• Wednesday 19th 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.