VTQ and Skills CASS Data Manager
Salary: £39,852 - £41,778 per annum (Grade 8)
Contract type: Full-time (36.5 hours), Permanent

We are excited to be inviting applications for a CASS Data (Centre Assessment Standards Scrutiny)
Manager to join our VTQ and Skills Delivery team.

The role
The post holder will play a key role in monitoring the effectiveness of quality assurance strategies
and supporting the continuous review of our CASS strategy for external verification. Working closely
with the Assistant Director: VTQ and Skills Delivery, you’ll ensure our services are high-performing,
compliant, and focused on continuous improvement. This role involves leading the management and
analysis of data to support external quality assurance across our VTQ and Skills portfolio. You’ll lead
on compliance with operational delivery plans and ensure effective monitoring and scrutiny of
assessment standards in line with regulatory expectations.

About you
The post holder will have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data to spot
trends, risks, and opportunities that improve qualifications and operational processes. You’ll have
experience in creating clear, accurate reports that support informed decisions and help maintain
compliance. You’ll also have experience managing regulatory requirements, including keeping risk
registers up to date, working with regulators, and supporting audits. You’ll have strong
communication skills, including oral and written presentation, with the ability to build strong
relationships both internally and externally.

The 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) adjusted for part-time/compressed working patterns, 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.

WJEC operates a 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 will be
required. Welsh language skills are not essential but the willingness to learn is always valued.

If you would like to know more about this role, or about working at WJEC, please do not hesitate to
contact Sarah (she/her) in our HR team (HR@wjec.co.uk), who will be more than happy to help.

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

Closing date: 23:59, Wednesday 10 December 2025
Interviews are anticipated to be held in person, on Friday 19 December 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Department:

Section:

VTQ and Skills CASS Data Manager

Directorate of Qualifications and Assessment Delivery

VTQ & Skills Delivery

Responsible to:

Assistant Director: VTQ & Skills Delivery

Grade:

Location:

Main purpose of Job:

8

Western Avenue, Cardiff

The VTQ and Skills CASS Data Manager works closely with the Assistant Director: VTQ and Skills Delivery to
support the continuous review of the organisation’s CASS (Centre Assessment Standards Scrutiny) strategy for
external verification.

This role combines analytical expertise with governance knowledge to ensure that services are high-performing,
compliant, and continuously improving. They have significant experience of vocational qualification and
assessment delivery across a wide range of vocational, technical and skills qualifications.

The VTQ and Skills CASS Data Manager leads the management and analysis of data to support external quality
assurance activities across the externally verified VTQ and Skills portfolio. They have experience in operating
learner management systems to support qualification delivery and compliance.

The role also involves the project management of planning, organising, and implementing ad hoc process
changes and developing new processes, whether permanent or tailored for specific qualifications in response to
external policy decisions. The postholder will lead relevant task-and-finish groups to deliver these activities
effectively.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities

•  Support the delivery, review, and maintenance of externally verified VTQ and Skills qualifications by

advising on process improvements and compliance with regulatory requirements.

•  Ensure accurate collation and reporting of operational and KPI data to meet contractual and regulatory

obligations.

•  Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure data integrity, compliance, and

effective operational delivery.

•  Collaborate with the VTQ and Skills Development department to provide data and operational insight to

inform the design and development of new qualifications and sector needs.

•  Coordinate improvements to increase the effectiveness of operations and processes to support external

verification.

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Quality Assurance

•  Monitor the effectiveness of internal and external quality assurance strategies for VTQ and Skills

qualifications.

•  Provide insights to underpin the CASS strategy, ensuring centre-assessed qualifications meet regulatory

expectations.

•  Produce and analyse management information and quality assurance data to identify and track centre

behaviour over time, inform strategic decisions, and drive continuous improvement.

•  Support the design and implementation of quality frameworks and standards.

•  Monitor performance against quality indicators and KPIs.

•  Lead internal audits and evaluations to ensure compliance with processes that support external

verification requirements.

Insight Generation & Analysis

•  Produce clear reports and summaries to communicate findings effectively.

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Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Translate insights into actionable recommendations for quality improvement and risk mitigation.

Risk Management

•  Analyse risk data to identify emerging issues, inform mitigation strategies and turn analysis into

actionable recommendations.

•  Maintain departmental risk registers and support governance reporting.

•  Collaborate with teams to embed risk awareness and proactive management.

•  Lead VTQ and Skills CASS risk review meetings.

•  Lead on compliance with operational delivery plans and implementation plans to ensure timely delivery

of projects and highlight any delivery risks.

•  Ensure systems and workflows support monitoring and scrutiny of assessment standards in line with

regulatory expectations.

Collation of KPI data

•  Liaise with operational teams to ensure accurate recording of data relating to achievement of KPIs and

external quality assurance.

•  Produce, check and format statistical information to ensure accuracy.

•  Produce accurate reports to demonstrate compliance with KPIs.

•  Effectively present KPI data to internal and/or external stakeholders.

Other duties

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To understand and comply with all WJEC policies and procedures detailed in the Staff Handbook; in
particular, ensuring you understand your role and responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding, Information
Security, GDPR, Confidentiality, Welsh language and Health, Safety and Environment.

•  Participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in

WJEC’s Equality & Diversity Policy, embedding ED&I into all projects, policies and practices.

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To be a pro-active team-member, contributing positively to meetings and projects in support of WJEC
aims and objectives.

To engage in personal and professional development activities relevant to the role.

To undertake other duties, as required, which are commensurate with the grade of the post.

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Person Specification

Job Title:

VTQ and Skills CASS Data Manager

Department:

VTQ and Skills Delivery

Essential criteria are the optimum skills and experience the applicant will ideally have. Desirable criteria are
those which would add value to the job, if present, and also include potential for growth and development into
the role.

Skills and Abilities

Highly desirable

•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and work

effectively across cross-functional teams and with stakeholders at all levels

•  Research and report writing skills for internal and external requirements
•  Experience of preparing for and presenting to a wide range of target audiences
•  Ability to organise, prioritise and complete a varied workload with minimal supervision
•  Ability to work independently using own initiative and as part of a team
•  Excellent IT skills are essential particularly in the use of Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

•  Ability to speak and work through the medium of Welsh

Knowledge

Highly desirable

•  Knowledge of qualification structures, assessment methods, procedures and awarding processes
•  Knowledge of internal and/or external verification processes
•  Knowledge of regulations for qualifications and awarding

Desirable

•  Working knowledge of risk management, including identifying, assessing, and reporting risks, and

supporting mitigation planning.

Experience

Highly desirable

•  Experience of working within a regulated qualifications framework
•  Experience of managing regulatory compliance functions, including liaising with internal and external

governance functions, monitoring compliance risks, and supporting audits or inspections

•  Experience of working with vocational qualifications
•  Experience of analysing data to generate insights supporting compliance and performance improvement
•  Experience of working within a quality management framework

Desirable

•  Experience of using regulatory and/or awarding body learner management systems
•  Experience managing or improving system workflows, particularly those supporting qualification

development or delivery

•  Experience in applying project management principles, tools, and methodologies to support effective

delivery

Training / Qualifications

Highly desirable

•  Honours degree or equivalent qualification/professional experience

Desirable

•  Educational assessment qualification
•  External quality assurance qualification

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Telerau ac Amodau Gwasanaeth / Terms and Conditions of Service

Teitl y Swydd /
Job Title:

Rheolwr Data CASS CGaTh a Sgiliau /
VTQ and Skills CASS Data Manager

Cyflog /
Salary:

£39,852 - £41,778 y flwyddyn (pro-rata lle y bo'n gymwys /
£39,852 - £41,778 per annum (pro-rata where relevant)

Gradd /
Grade:

8

Gwyliau Blynyddol /
Annual Leave:

25 diwrnod (182.5 awr) y flwyddyn. Mae CBAC hefyd yn darparu 16 diwrnod (116.8 awr) i
gyfrif am Wyliau Cyhoeddus a chyfnodau Cau CBAC (gwyliau ychwanegol). Mae'r
lwfansau hyn yn cael eu haddasu ar gyfer staff sy'n gweithio'n rhan-amser neu batrymau
gweithio cywasgedig.
25 days (182.5 hours) per annum. WJEC also provides 16 days (116.8 hours) to account for
Bank Holidays and WJEC Closure periods (Additional leave). These allowances are adjusted for
staff who work part-time or compressed working patterns.

Pensiwn /
Pension:

Mae gofynion y Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol yn berthnasol.
The provision of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) applies.

Math o Gytundeb / Contract Type:

Oriau Gwaith / Working Hours:
☒  Llawn-amser / Full-time

Hyd y Contract / Length of Contract:
☒  Parhaol / Permanent

☐  Rhan-amser / Part-time

☐  Tymor penodol / Fixed-term

Nifer yr oriau yr wythnos /
No. of hrs per week:

36.5

Dyddiad gorffen arfaethedig /
Planned end date:
Rheswm dros y cyfnod penodol /
Reason for fixed-term:

Arall / Other:
Cyfnodau prysur llwyth gwaith /
Workload Peaks:

Amh /
N/A

Dull Ymgeisio / Method of Application:

Dylid anfon ffurflenni wedi’u llenwi ar e-bost at AD@cbac.co.uk erbyn 23:59, dydd Mercher 10 Rhagfyr 2025.
Rhagwelir cynnal cyfweliadau wyneb yn wyneb, ar dydd Gwener 19 Rhagfyr 2025.

Completed forms should be sent by email to HR@wjec.co.uk by 23:59, Wednesday 10 December 2025.
Interviews are anticipated to be held in person, on Friday 19 December 2025.

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