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SQE Subject Head (Property Practice)Reference number:JR254911Location: Home-based, with some time spent in London (Spring House, N7) and other SQE2 assessment venues in England & Wales. This is a full-time position.Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per weekContract Type: PermanentNumber of roles: 1Grade: A1Salary: From £68,791 per annumWe are looking for a SQE Subject Head (Property Practice) to join our team.We design and deliver world-leading professional assessments. In 2018, we were appointed as the independent assessment organisation for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which was introduced in 2021. This will become the sole route to qualifying as a Solicitor of England and Wales and be taken by upwards of 13,000 candidates per year.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the academic team responsible for delivering the SQE. You will join the SQE2 Academic team as a Subject Head in your specialist subject area of Property Practice. Working with your colleagues in the academic team, you’ll help us to deliver world-leading assessments by developing high quality questions in Property Practice for the SQE2 oral and written assessments.A detailed job description can be viewed here. If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: [INSERT URL]EssentialWhat you’ll bring to the roleProfessionally qualified as a solicitor of England & WalesUp to date knowledge of law and legal practice in Property PracticeThe ability to use legal research databases proficientlyThe ability to think originally and analyticallyThe ability to coordinate and develop a team of highly qualified and experienced solicitor freelance writers and assessors in Property PracticeThe ability to respond positively under pressure to assessment editing and production deadlinesThe ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including building strong and productive relationships with freelance question writers and assessorsStrong presentation skillsThe ability to operate within a team and to work efficiently and sensitively with both fellow academic and academic resources staffStrong administrative skills including organisational, time and document management skills and attention to detailWillingness to be flexible and work within the business required hoursDesirableExperience of writing, marking and editing SQE,QLTS or other professional legal assessmentsKnowledge or a willingness to develop a knowledge of assessment methodology for high stakes credentialing assessmentsExperience of teaching and/or examining lawExperience of working in a professional environment with a variety of stakeholdersExperience of leading and coordinating teamsWhat We DoKaplan 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 InOur 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.To view our candidate privacy notice click here.Our ValuesWe 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 togetherWhat We OfferAs 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 levelsHow To ApplyTo 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 on Tuesday 19th May 2026. 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 InformationA 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, Kaplan Assessments 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.Disability Confident SchemeAs a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages. 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.
