Product Development Officer

FUNCTION OF THE POST:

We are recruiting a Product Development Officer to undertake development activities across qualifications and assessments. This includes a wide range of qualification types, including vocational and technical regulated qualifications, End-point Assessments, and non-regulated qualifications. Each Product Development Officer at Open Awards has a caseload of developments that includes both qualification content and materials, and controlled assessments. The role will be responsible for ensuring the development projects are completed on time and in line with Open Awards’ development procedures. This will include completing key activities themselves and working with subject experts and internal stakeholders as appropriate to the qualification type.

• To lead the development of a caseload of products (qualifications and assessments)
• To work with subject specialist and the wider Open Awards’ team to develop qualification and assessment materials and resources in line with development processes
• To ensure the quality of developed materials meet Open Awards’ standards 
• To lead on the implementation of new products and controlled assessments, including training/

support for providers and Open Awards teams; guidance documents; and supporting materials

A full job description and person specification, can be found here. The deadline for this role is Thursday 5th June, with interviews planned for 12th and 13th June. 

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete the application form together with a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria for the post (max two sides A4). 

Completed forms should be returned to:

Julie Goodwin

Open Awards

Estuary Commerce Park, 17 De Havilland Drive, Speke, Liverpool, L24 8RN

Email application to: julie.goodwin@openawards.org.uk