Director of Qualifications Strategy
Role Description & Overview
Location: Edinburgh (60% home-based)
Salary: Up £85,000 + excellent benefits
ICAS is seeking an influential senior leader to shape the future of professional education, qualifications and assessment for one of the world's most respected accountancy bodies.
This is a rare opportunity to influence how future generations of Chartered Accountants develop the technical and professional capabilities required in an evolving global profession.
Overview:
You will lead the strategy, design, development and governance of ICAS qualifications, learning programmes and assessment frameworks, ensuring they remain relevant, innovative and trusted by employers, members and regulators.
Key accountabilities:
- Strategic leadership of qualification lifecycle
- Product strategy, innovation & future thinking
- Assessment strategy & integrity
- Governance, compliance & quality assurance
- Stakeholder & sector leadership
- Resource, team & change leadership
What we're looking for:
- Significant experience across qualification strategy & design
- Accomplished & inspiring senior leader
- Engaging & credible executive level influencer
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks
Why this opportunity:
- Shape the direction of a globally recognised qualification
- Influence education strategy at executive level
- Lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams
- Deliver innovation to the accountancy profession
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 22 Oct 2026
- Location: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Specialism: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
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