Client Overview: Our client, a highly respected organisation in the field of Chartered Accountancy, is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Chartered Accountant to join their team as a Technical Quality Lead (QTL). This role is pivotal in upholding the technical quality of assessments within their renowned education Programme.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the technical integrity and relevance of both formative and summative assessments in alignment with the programme syllabus and delivery standards.
• Collaborating effectively with the Assessment Design and Outcomes Managers (ADOM) and various learning delivery teams.
• Providing expert technical oversight throughout the assessment lifecycle, including review, updates, and guidance.
• Maintaining the technical accuracy of assessment content to address the dynamic needs of the profession and stakeholders, including learners.
• Offering detailed technical expertise to ADOMs and external assessment teams.
• Participating in the development of technical learning assessment support products.
• Guiding markers technically and contributing to their training, ensuring alignment with assessment criteria.
• Analysing exam performance, providing feedback, and liaising with internal stakeholders for exam debriefs.
• Involvement in strategic project work, delivering high-quality outcomes.

Job Specifications:

• No direct responsibilities for people or budget management.
• Primary interactions will be with ADOMs, learning internal and external stakeholders in assessment.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Chartered Accountancy Qualification or relevant equivalent (Level 11 Masters).
• Profound technical knowledge in the relevant subject areas.
• Proven experience in reviewing and creating technical assessment materials.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-managed, deadline-oriented, and capable of handling a flexible workload.
• Experience in establishing effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with qualification frameworks and compliance standards is desirable.
• Professional experience within the relevant subject portfolio is essential.
• Prior role within a learning function of a professional body or training provider will be advantageous.
• Ability to manage the demands of diverse stakeholders.

Additional Details:

• This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum 20% office presence in Edinburgh.
• The package includes an attractive salary and an excellent range of benefit

Interested candidates are invited to contact us for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.