Qualification Development Specialist role information

A Qualification Development Specialist is responsible for ensuring all duties and tasks associated with their specific contract are undertaken within the conditions, timeframes and arrangements set by Qualifications Scotland. 

Their primary role is to support and work (as appropriate to subject and level) with team(s) of our qualification colleagues to support the development, delivery and quality assurance of Qualifications Scotland products.

These activities will be under the direction of staff from our Qualification Development directorate. There may be a requirement to undertake duties during weekends and holiday periods.

Outline of duties

• Deliver the requirements of the contract specification in accordance with our guidelines and timelines

Selection criteria

Successful candidates must be able to:

• have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the requirements across the subject area associated to the contract 
• provide professional services and engage co-operatively with all colleagues associated to their contract
• demonstrate good forward planning and time management skills and adhere to deadlines of the contract
• communicate professionally, confidently and effectively with all colleagues
• demonstrate our values: Trusted; Progressive; Enabling in all aspects of the contract

 Key Performance Measures for Qualification Development Specialists

On completion of the duties outlined in the QDS contract specification, the QDS will be measured against the following Key Performance Measures:

• Meet the contract requirements in terms of quality and timely service
• Demonstrate behaviours outlined in the Terms and Conditions of Appointment which support our values.