At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.
Job title: Assessment Product Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Milton Keynes, or London
Salary: North £48,500–£55,000 | South £50,500–£57,000
Working arrangements: Hybrid – typically two days in an AQA office each week, which can include your base office or other AQA sites to collaborate with colleagues and drive innovation
Have you developed a new assessment product for a specific market or created a digital learning and assessment solution that’s been adopted nationally or internationally? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Shape the future of assessment
We’re building something new – and we want you to be part of it. AQA Assessment Services Ltd is creating a dedicated team to develop innovative assessment products that go beyond the traditional 14–18 space. These roles are at the heart of our ambition to transform how learners interact with learning and assessment, both in the UK and internationally.
As an Assessment Product Manager, you’ll be joining a pioneering department that’s shaping AQA’s future. You’ll lead the development and management of products from ideation through to launch, ensuring they are commercially viable, impactful, and aligned with AQA’s strategic objectives.
Why join us?
Collaboration at the core: You’ll work face-to-face with a newly formed department, shaping its culture and influencing its direction. While we encourage two days a week in an AQA office, this can be at your base location or another AQA site to work with colleagues and lead innovation.
Make your mark: Be part of a team driving AQA’s growth strategy and creating digital products
Make your mark: Be part of a team driving AQA’s growth strategy and creating products that change the way learners experience assessment.
Professional development: Access internal product management programmes and opportunities to grow your expertise.
Inclusive culture: We value diversity, collaboration, and innovation – and we’re committed to creating an environment where differences are celebrated.
Purpose of the role
You’ll lead the development and management of innovative assessment products from ideation through to launch. Your work will ensure these products are commercially viable, impactful, and aligned with AQA’s strategic objectives. This is about creating solutions that go beyond the traditional 14–18 space, meeting the needs of learners at different stages of their journey and influencing how assessment is experienced globally.
In this role, you'll be responsible for:
Defining and delivering product strategies and roadmaps that support AQA’s growth
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, compliance, and customer focus
Using data and insights to drive continuous improvement and innovation
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
Experience in product development or management (education or assessment)
Demonstrable communication and influencing skills, including presenting at senior level
Commercial awareness and ability to manage priorities
Analytical and data-driven approach
A collaborative mindset and a real engagement in continuous improvement
What’s in it for you
Exposure to high-impact commercial projects and strategic decision-making
A collaborative, inclusive team culture that values your ideas and wellbeing
Flexible working, a 35-hour week, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)
A generous pension scheme with up to 11.5% employer contributions
Private medical insurance, health cash plan, EV leasing, volunteering days, and modern offices with gym
Opportunities to shape product strategy across diverse markets and assessment models
Access to learning and development, including leadership and strategic thinking
Diversity and inclusion
At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Application process
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by Sunday 7th December 2025 at 23:59.
First stage: Virtual Interviews will take place between 10 and 17 December 2025
Second and Final stage: Face to Face interviews week commencing 5th January 2026 and will involve a structured interview and a task.
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