Associate Qualification/Assessment Developer

Hours per week: Contracted, Freelance

Salary/Fee: Fee per assessment, based on daily rate

Location: Multiple locations across the UK. Occasional travel to AIM HQ in Derby may be required

The role: AIM Associate Qualification/Assessment Developer 

'Assessment with integrity' is the tagline for AIM assessment. Integrity can be defined as 'someone's high artistic standards or standards of doing their job, and that person's determination not to lower those standards.' Assessment developers are experts in this field; therefore, we are looking for people who can apply their skills and experience to developing diverse materials such as qualification content, case studies, research proposals and scenario-based questions. These materials will be developed in line with AIM's general approach to this area as set out in the Qualification and Assessment Development Framework. 

Associate Qualification/Assessment Developers use their expertise to develop and review qualification content, ensuring up to date knowledge and skills are the core of learning, develop mark sheets and other assessment materials to ensure that they are valid, reliable, appropriate, and relevant. To ensure that qualification and assessment materials are up to date, inclusive and innovative, associate developers must ensure their assessment development competence and industry knowledge are up to date. 

AIM is undertaking a body of review for post 16 qualifications as part of the wider national reform process, and will be looking for industry based specialists to help us develop a range of qualifications from a variety of specialist subject areas. 

As an Associate Qualification/Assessment Developer working with AIM you will:

- Involve employers in assessment design (where appropriate)

- Review our assessments before use

- Consistently refine our approach, learning from experience

Minimum requirements: 

Associate Qualification/Assessment Developers must: 

- Have recent, relevant occupational experience within the relevant occupation linked to the qualification / assessment they develop (at least two years experience in the last five years) 

The following experience/skills are desirable but not essential for this role: 

- Experience of working within the education sector 

- Having experience of assessment or qualification design 

- holding a related qualification (subject specialism based) 

Successful developers will be required to participate in standardisation and training activities. 

Our associate developers should have:

Diversity orientation and an inclusive approach 

Excellent organisational skills and a professional approach 

Timekeeping and punctuality

Problem solving skills and ability to stay calm under pressure 

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivation and a flexible approach with all stakeholders 

More information on the standards we offer can be found on the AIM website

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group are committed to promoting equity, celebrating diversity and ensuring inclusion across all aspects of our work as an Awarding Organisation. We require everyone regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances should have fair and equitable access to our qualifications, our services, and all our opportunities.

We are dedicated to creating and continually maintaining an environment that is inclusive, is free from discrimination, harassment, or bias. This includes, but is in no way limited to, characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010 age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Our approach to equity, diversity and inclusion is embedded in the design, delivery and awarding of all our qualifications and assessment materials We actively work to remove barriers by using our impact assessment tool and make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all learners can achieve their full potential. We also endeavour to ensure that our assessment materials and processes are fair, accessible, and free from cultural or unconscious bias.

We are committed to working toward:

• Ensuring fairness and transparency in all our policies, procedures, and decision making.
• Listening to and learning from the voices of our learners, our centres, our staff and our stakeholders especially those from underrepresented groups.
• Regularly reviewing our practices to identify and address any and all inequality or unintended disadvantage.
• Building a diverse workforce and partner network that reflects the communities we serve.
• Supporting continuous professional development in EDI for all staff and associates.

Our vision is to become a sector leader in inclusive awarding practices. We understand that this is an ongoing journey, and we are committed to continuous improvement to help create a more equitable and representative organisation.