Director of IELTS Research

Salary: £79,300 - £99,100 per annum

Location: Cambridge, UK – Hybrid

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week (minimum 70% FTE considered)

We are seeking a Director of IELTS Research to lead and define the global research strategy for IELTS – one of the world's most trusted English language tests. This is an exciting opportunity to influence international education policy, drive innovation in assessment, and shape the future of language testing on a global scale.

About the role

As Director of IELTS Research, you will set the long‑term vision for research and ensure it underpins regulatory trust, global recognition and product innovation. Sitting on the IELTS Senior Leadership Team, you will operate at the forefront of assessment research, influencing key decisions across the IELTS partnership and wider Cambridge organisation.

You will comb...