Technology Director

Kaplan Assessments

Technology Director

Location: Hybrid - homebased and London Offices

Salary: An attractive package, including a six-figure base salary and bonus

Working Pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Thursday 9 January 2025, 09:00am

Kaplan Assessments is a leading provider of professional level assessments and qualifications. Spanning the Medical, Legal and Professional Services sectors, we support a range of high-stakes organisations - raising day-to-day standards with tailored solutions. One of our key partnerships is with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). In 2018, we were appointed as the independent assessment organisation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Launched in 2021, the SQE is the sole pathway to qualifying as a Solicitor in England and Wales, and will ultimately be taken by upwards of 13,000 candidates per year.

We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world's largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

Kaplan Assessments is the fastest growing section of the Kaplan Professional group and it is in this exciting context that we are now seeking a Technology Director. A newly created role, the Technology Director for Kaplan Assessments is integral in seizing on this potential. As Technology Director you will be accountable for delivering best-in-class assessments platform(s) to support the Kaplan Assessments business in achieving its strategic goals. This role encompasses building, implementing, operating, and supporting technological products and services essential to the business.

You will be responsible for architecting the future state of Kaplan Assessments' technology and lead a transformation of the current IT platform(s) to drive digital growth and operational scalability. Collaborating across business and technology functions, you will lead the alignment of technical solutions with commercial and customer-centric goals, driving success through both strategic vision and hands-on leadership.

Ideal candidates will bring experience in managing and delivery of technology solutions, strategic planning skills, a passion for innovation and the proven ability to lead cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams. You will possess the ability to assess current systems and design future-state architectures, with experience leading re-platforming exercises using off-the-shelf solutions over custom-built software, and have experience implementing and integrating off-the-shelf solutions, including CRM, ERP, and web content management systems to create seamless user experiences.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance
• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
• Company pension contributions
• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

For a confidential conversation, please contact: Katherine O'Donnell ( )

Applications close 09:00am, Thursday 9 January 2025