SQE Operations Program Manager

Reference number: JR246390

Location: Hybrid working - home and our office in London

Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Until May 2026

Number of roles: 1

Grade : K4

Salary: £36,121 - £40,811 per annum

We are looking for an Operations Program Manager to join our team. This is an exciting and varied role which offers the chance of joining the team responsible for delivering the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). You will play a key role in ensuring SQE1 and SQE2 Written assessments are delivered to the highest standards.

As an Operations Program Manager you will:

• Manage the SQE1 and SQE2 Written assessments delivered via Pearson VUE.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of assessment project plans.
• Manage the readiness activities for assessment booking, assessment delivery and assessment results.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working as an Exam or Academic Resources Coordinator, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

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What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Strong organisational skills: the ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple requests while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong administrative skills: experienced in maintaining accurate records, managing data, and ensuring all documentation is up to date.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with external stakeholders.
• Ability to work to a high level of accuracy - attention to detail is essential.

What We Do

Kaplan is a provider of world-leading professional assessments. In 2018, we were appointed as the independent assessment organisation for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which we then launched in 2021. This exam is now the sole route to qualifying as a Solicitor of 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.

What We Believe In

Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together. Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.

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Our Values

We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.

• Act with integrity
• Empower and support
• Create opportunity
• Grow knowledge
• Drive results together

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

How To Apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm 24th June 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Additional Application Information

A sponsorship licence is a legal requirement for employers seeking to hire individuals from outside the UK or those who require a work visa to work in the country. Unfortunately, SQE does not possess this licence at this time.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as found in the “What you’ll bring to the role “ section of the job description. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application. Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.