We are seeking experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Paper Manufacturing to support the development, review, and quality assurance of assessment materials and qualifications across a range of occupational sectors.
Working alongside our Product Development and Assessment teams, you will contribute specialist industry knowledge to ensure that assessment materials, qualifications, and/or apprenticeship products are valid, reliable, fit for purpose, and reflective of current industry practice. This role offers an opportunity to influence the development of high-quality learning and assessment solutions that support learners, apprentices, employers, and training providers
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment and/or Qualification Development
- Develop and review assessment materials, assessment guidance, marking materials, and supporting documentation.
- Contribute to the design and development of qualifications, units, learning outcomes, assessment criteria, and indicative content where required.
- Support the development of apprenticeship assessment materials and associated assessment tools.
- Ensure all materials are developed in line with relevant occupational standards, assessment strategies, regulatory requirements, and organisational processes.
Quality Assurance and Review
- Review and evaluate existing assessment and qualification materials to ensure they remain current, accurate, and fit for purpose.
- Provide expert feedback to support continuous improvement and enhancement of products.
- Participate in validation, consultation, standardisation, and quality assurance activities as required.
- Ensure assessment materials reflect current industry practice, legislation, regulation, and emerging developments.
Collaboration and Consultation
- Work collaboratively with Product Development teams, assessment specialists, other SMEs, employers, training providers, and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide subject expertise and sector insight throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Support consistency and quality across assessment and qualification products.
- Maintaining Occupational Expertise
- Maintain current knowledge of industry developments, professional standards, and sector requirements within your area of expertise.
- Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain occupational competence and ensure ongoing relevance of contributions.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Demonstrable occupational competence and industry experience within your specialist subject area.
- Strong understanding of current industry practices, standards, and developments.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and professionally written materials.
- Ability to critically review, evaluate, and enhance assessment and qualification content.
- Experience of working independently and managing agreed deadlines.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining subject expertise.
Desirable Experience
- Experience developing or reviewing assessment materials for qualifications, apprenticeships, or other regulated products.
- Experience contributing to qualification development, curriculum design, or assessment design.
- Understanding of apprenticeship standards, end-point assessments, occupational standards, or vocational qualifications.
- Experience working with awarding organisations, training providers, colleges, employers, or professional bodies.
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes and principles relating to assessment and qualification development.
Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Analytical and evidence-based approach to decision-making.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working across different projects.
- Commitment to fairness, validity, reliability, and inclusivity in assessment.
Passion for supporting learner achievement and workforce development.