Qualifications Development Manager

A world class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA - the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art - delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. LAMDA's core aim is to train and develop the best artists regardless of social or financial background. The Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution, paving the way for drama school training in the 21st century and developing multi-skilled creative artists and technicians. In order to ensure that its work is accessible to all, LAMDA is passionately committed to widening participation and operates a robust scholarship scheme, awarding significant support to one in five full-time students each year.

The Role

We are currently seeking a flexible and adaptable individual to take on this new and exciting role as Qualifications Development Manager within our busy and fast-paced Examinations department.

As Qualifications Development Manager, you will manage the full life cycle of qualifications and play a pivotal role in ensuring that LAMDA qualifications, examinations, and publications are learner-centred, compliant, and aligned with strategic and commercial objectives.

The successful candidate will be able to work with initiative and foster positive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication, guidance and support. You will have excellent analysis and problem-solving skills and be confident in using digital platforms.

Contract/Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, permanent.

For a full job description and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

When applying, please provide:

• A covering letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you
• Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have that meet the person specification outlined in the job description, include any practical examples that you may have
• CV
• Completed Equality and Diversity monitoring form

To be considered for this role, please send the above information by email to the HR Department at

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Thursday 20th February 2025.

Interviews will be held w/c 24th February 2025.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under -represented groups. we are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

LAMDA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and adults that use our services and expects all employees and contractors to share this commitment. All LAMDA posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including background checks and the disclosure of criminal records where applicable. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all of our activities and services.

Registered Charity No: 312821.