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Senior Executive - Curriculum
Компания: Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
Город: Oxford
_The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) is the UK's chartered professional body dedicated to educating, developing and regulating actuaries based both in the UK and internationally.
__The IFoA regulates and represents over 34,000 members worldwide, overseeing their actuarial education at all stages of qualification and development throughout their careers. We set examinations, continuing professional development, professional codes and disciplinary standards for our members.
_We are currently recruiting a Senior Executive - Curriculum for a Fixed term contract until the end of December 2027.
This role is hybrid, both working from home and in our Oxford hub.
We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly between home and the hub to suit their needs and preferences, in line with our flexible working policy. Colleagues are able to work their hours flexibly, in line with core business hours and requirements.
The starting salary is £42,655 per annum.
**To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to by the closing date of 22 November 2026.**
Interviews are taking place from 30 November.
_Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we’d encourage you to get your application in as soon as possible.
Applicants for this role must have the right to work in the UK.
_Contributing to the development and delivery of the Engagement and Learning directorates' strategic objectives, the Curriculum Executive is responsible for:
* Supporting the Head of Curriculum and Curriculum Managers with the creation of IFoA Associate and Fellowship Qualification documentation including syllabus and learning materials.
* Supporting the development and evolution of the IFoA Associate and Fellowship Competency Framework through the development of competency standards and supporting documentation.
* Ensuring the quality of Qualification documentation through on time and consistent delivery of process, identifying any areas of improvement
* Co-ordinating and liaising with subject matter experts and other external suppliers.
**Principal Accountabilities**
* To support the Head of Curriculum with the delivery of the qualification documentation, ensuring that the process is carried out within the required timeframes and to the set standards.
* To help with the design of new learning content, leading the development for identified areas of the curriculum including liaising with external tutorial and exam provision providers
* Lead work with subject matter experts and Education Actuaries to develop new learning materials ensuring that they meet the needs of the organization, members and employers.
* Work with colleagues to develop and evolve the competency framework for the associate and fellowship membership levels. Work with subject matter experts to shape and develop the frameworks.
* Liaise with any external providers and internal teams involved in this process and ensure they understand what their responsibilities are and the deadlines they must work to.
* Manage the logistics and documentation of meetings with various stakeholders including attending the meetings with the Head Curriculum to document discussion and decisions.
* To support the Head of Curriculum with process improvement, identify areas which could change and help to implement these changes to deliver process improvements
* Document changes to curriculum and ensure alignment of exams to approved curriculum changes by liaising closely with colleagues in the Qualifications and Standards and Accreditation and Quality teams.
* Support the yearly review of the syllabus and approach to modularization.
**Decisions**
* The post holder has to work on their own initiative to undertake a variety of tasks.
* Develop timetables and schedules for the development of learning content, arrange meetings of stakeholders in line with deadlines and project deliverables
* Propose new processes and changes to templates or other documentation in line with adult learning and assessment principles
* Handling data within GPDR guidelines and understanding when and where this data can be shared.
* Prioritise and manage their workload independently within general guidelines using judgement to resolve queries and escalate issues which require further attention.
**Impact**
The Curriculum team provides the assurances that those acquiring the IFoA Associate or Fellowship qualification have met the required standards and are fit for purpose. The Curriculum Executive is a key role in this team as they will support the provision of curriculum documentation and information to a high standard and in line with adult learning and assessment principles. Any errors relating to the curriculum are very high profile and attract attention from high level committees and volunteers and, potentially external stakeholders such as the FRC and employers.
The Senior Executive will support the Head of Curriculum to deliver work on time, to high standard, ensures that all stakeholders are well managed and looked after as well as ensures that all tasks can be completed. Successful delivery of this work will impact the wider actuarial profession, ensuring that we have mapped out the skills and knowledge needed now and into the future.
**Essential**
**Knowledge and Experience**
* Experience in creating a course/subject syllabus, learning materials or similar documentation.
* Working with Subject Matter Experts to develop content for subject/courses, syllabus and learning materials from initial concepts to final product
* Practical application and working knowledge of adult learning principles
* Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
* Ability to work in a flexible, proactive way, supporting colleagues across the team as necessary.
* Able to maintain high levels of accuracy, attention to detail and a calm, methodical approach while working under sustained pressure at times.
* A high standard of organisational skills including the ability to work effectively to achieve tight deadlines.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to develop effective relationships at all levels and the ability to seek cooperation from busy colleagues.
Desirable
* Experience within a professional body or further education provider.
* Experience with setting exams
* Evidence of commitment to professional development.
* Working with volunteers.
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**_Diversity, equity, and inclusion_**_The IFoA encourages applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experience and welcomes diversity with regard not only to protected characteristics but also diversity of thought. Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just words for us. That’s why we are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels included and respected, and where no one is unfairly discriminated against. Consequently, we promote diversity, equity and inclusion in all our policies, practices and procedures, and actively encourage applications from a diverse range of potential candidates. All applications for our roles are considered on merit alone, and if you don’t meet all the criteria but believe you have something to offer, we want to hear from you. For more information on our commitments, please see our DEI strategy page_.
_Read more about working for the IFoA at_ _https://actuaries.org.uk/jobs/_