Head of Qualifications

Trinity College London is an international exam board, with a rich cultural heritage and a positive, supportive approach to assessment and development. What sets us apart is our focus on the learner and our strong reputation for innovation and achievement based on the delivery of flexible styles of learning and teaching. We provide recognised and respected qualifications in a range of communications-based subjects, including the English language, communication skills, music and drama. Our exams and assessments are designed to help learners fulfill of their own individual talents and abilities. Today we deliver over 600,000 assessments each year worldwide. Our international network is expanding quickly and we now provide qualifications in more than 60 countries around the world. Trinity exams are recognised and fully accredited by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and other education authorities in many countries around the world.

Reporting to Academic Director, this role will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a coherent qualifications policy and the associated regulatory and compliance functions required in the context of delivering the organisation's overall strategy whilst meeting the needs of our regulators.

The post holder will work cross-functionally across our academic and product development teams, other locally/market based functions and key external stakeholders including our regulators, to support an effective and successful cycle of qualification review and development and to ensure that Trinity gains/maintains accreditation for new and existing products in the UK and internationally.

An ideal candidate will be a senior educationalist with a demonstrable background in education and qualifications, coupled with a sound knowledge of government education policy and regulatory frameworks and detailed working knowledge of the UK qualifications system. You will have a proven track record of managing and leading a team and of providing strategic and policy direction. An in-depth understanding of the regulatory and compliance context is key to the success of this role as is the ability to manage key external relationships eg Home Office, Ofqual and other international compliance bodies.

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement to recruitment@trinitycollege.com. Please note that a Supporting Statement explaining your suitability for this role is essential to assist us in our selection process.