Job Description

Assistant Director: Policy & Regulation

(Deputy Responsible Officer)

Salary: 82,248 - 86,472

per annum (Grade 17)

Contracts: Full time (36.5 hours per week), Permanent

WJEC is excited to be inviting applications for a new Assistant Director to the Policy and Regulation department.

The role

The role of Assistant Director: Policy and Regulation, is central to the smooth running and public trust in WJEC. As Deputy Responsible Officer, the role-holder is a key liaison between us and our regulators, responding to queries relating to Conditions of Regulation, Standards and any matters relating to public confidence in our qualifications. They are responsible to be ahead of upcoming legal/regulatory changes to ensure we remain compliant within an ever-changing political landscape. Through leadership of our Centre Management, Compliance, Regulation and Special Requirements teams, they are an ambassador for WJEC and are key to making WJEC's awarding process robust, fair and accessible to learners. Linked to this, they'll play an important role in developing and delivering our Diversity and Inclusion strategy, alongside fulfilling our obligations around Reasonable Adjustments; allowing learners the opportunity to reach their full potential, at key milestones in their educational journey.

About you

The Assistant Director: Policy and Regulation, will be an experienced leader from the education sector, bringing a good understanding of the systems, processes and timelines of regulators for awarding bodies. They'll have excellent interpersonal skills and invoke credibility and trust from senior stakeholders in challenging situations. They'll be confident overseeing a portfolio of work which carries moderate-high risk and be able to demonstrate a fair, considered and robust process in all decision-making.

Benefits

At WJEC, we pride in being an inclusive and supportive place to work. We also offer a range of excellent benefits including: 25 days annual leave per year (in addition to 16 statutory / additional holidays), free Welsh lessons, a generous pension scheme and numerous family friendly policies. A career with WJEC can be extremely rewarding and you will be encouraged throughout with great opportunities to develop your professional and personal skills.

This role falls within the hybrid working model, enabling the successful candidate to split their time between WJEC offices and working at home, subject to business need. As such, applications are invited from individuals across the UK but please note that regular working from our Cardiff offices will be required and whilst flexibility can be discussed, this team currently attend the office, on average, two days a week.

If you would like to know more about the position or about working for WJEC, please contact our HR team (HR@wjec.co.uk) who would be more than happy to speak to you.

Please visit our website to download a copy of the job description and application form.

Closing date: 23:59, Wednesday 30 July 2025

Interviews are expected to take place in person on Tuesday 12 August 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 82,248.00-86,472.00 per year

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff CF5 2YX

Application deadline: 30/07/2025
Reference ID: 2507-03