Cabinet Office
Ofqual Non-Executive Director – Assessment & Qualification Design
| Body: | Ofqual |
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| Appointing Department: | Department for Education |
| Sectors: | Education, Regulation |
| Location: | Board and Committee meetings are usually held in Coventry; advisory and sub-groups are held in Coventry or London |
| Number of Vacancies: | Up to 2 |
| Remuneration: | Members are entitled to remuneration at £6,000 per year; remuneration is taxable under Schedule E and may be subject to Class I National Insurance Contributions; it is not pensionable |
| Time Requirements: | This is a 3 year appointment, up to 20 days a year |
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
05/08/2019
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Closed for Applications
15/09/2019
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Panel Sift
14/10/2019
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Final Interview Date
28th November and 5th December
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Announcement
TBC
Assessment Panel
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Roger Taylor
Panel Chair
Chair of Ofqual Board • Representative of Organisation
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Michelle Dyson
Director, Qualifications, Curriculum and Extra-Curricular Directorate, Department for Education • Departmental Official
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Irene Lucas
Non-Executive Board Member, Department for Education • Independent Member
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Dr Michelle Meadows
Deputy Chief Regulator and Executive Director for Strategy, Risk and Research, Ofqual • Other Panel Member
Vacancy Description
Ofqual wishes to recruit up to two individuals to the board, with strong expertise in assessment and/or qualification design. You will be expected to support Ofqual’s aims and objectives and act as ambassadors for the organisation.
We are looking for independent thinkers who will offer challenge and guidance to Ofqual’s executive to support their decision making. We seek applicants who have significant experience and expertise to bring to Board discussions and are committed to driving forward the work of the organisation.
Person Specification
Throughout the application and interview stage, candidates will need to demonstrate how they meet all the following essential criteria:
- a deep technical understanding of assessment and/or qualification design;
- a commitment to Ofqual as a regulator and its role in ensuring that qualifications and assessments are rigorous, valid and reliable and that standards are maintained;
- the ability to operate at non-executive level, with a successful track record in the public, private or voluntary sectors;
- the ability to provide support and challenge to Ofqual’s executive, particularly on technical assessment issues.
The first criterion will be double weighted at the sifting and interviewing stages.
As well as a cover letter and CV, candidates can, if relevant, provide a list of any publications to be considered as evidence against criteria 1 and 2. We may also carry out a review of any other relevant publications for this purpose. It is not a requirement that candidates will have published in this field.
Additional Information
Induction will be provide on appointment.
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents by email to PublicAppointments.APPLICATIONS@education.gov.uk .
- A covering letter;
- a CV;
- list of publications (if applicable);
- candidate Application Form;
- diversity form.
Please include the heading “Board Member (Assessment) Ofqual” in the subject box. If submitting your application by email, please submit your application documents as separate attachments.
Applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.
Please note, feedback will only be given to candidates unsuccessful following interview.
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Public Appointments Privacy Notice |
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Diversity_Monitoring_Form |
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Candidate Application Form |
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Applicant Pack - Ofqual |
