Overview:
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (Head Office: Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne)
This is a hybrid working role, so you’ll need to be able to work from our Head Office a minimum of twice per week.
Hours per week: 37
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum, depending on experience
About the role
We’re seeking an experienced Assessment Solution Officer to join our Assessment Solution Team.
As Assessment Solution Officer you'll be responsible for the design, development, and performance of valid and reliable assessments within the NCFE portfolio. Through a cross functional role, you'll also need to ensure assessments developed by NCFE and associated brands, are appealing to learners and employers and are manageable for those delivering the qualification.
You'll contribute to ensuring compliance with all regulatory conditions relating to qualification assessment and for ensuring that appropriate criteria are met for funding and recognition.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Accountability for ensuring high quality, compliant and error free external assessments are produced as per agreed production process, assessment specification, assessment strategy and qualification specification, for own allocated qualifications.
- Responsibility for commissioning assessment production work with subject matter experts and monitoring progress for accuracy, quality and timeliness.
- Leading on the production of accurate, high-quality sample and live assessments for qualifications/subjects assigned.
- Responsibility for performance managing subject matter experts in terms of assessment production work.
- Collaborating with colleagues from Assessment Delivery on the creation and secure storage of assessment materials.
- Commissioning, directing and standardising the work of Assessment Associates.
- Complying with Ofqual’s General Conditions of Recognition and any relevant qualification level conditions
We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following:
- Experience of qualification, assessment, and curriculum design assessment principles.
- Knowledge of current developments in education and assessment.
- Experience of dealing with externally set and marked assessment.
- Strong organisation skills, able to prioritise and maintain a high standard of accuracy while working in a busy environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including good grammar and spelling.
- Track record working with Awarding Organisations which offer external assessment.
- Educated to at least Level 3 standard or equivalent.
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What will we offer you in return?
You’ll have access to a fantastic range of benefits which support your personal development and wellbeing, including:
- A minimum of 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
- An additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure
- £200 personal development allowance annually
- £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications annually
- Two hours a month to spend on personal development
- Free learning resources on our in-house 'Learning to Grow' platform
- A flexible and hybrid approach to working
- Westfield Health Cash Plan worth up to the value of £635
- Employee Assistance Programme - including a 24/7 confidential help line and counselling sessions
- Doctor Line - same day appointments
- Company Pension, employer’s contribution up to 9% when you contribute 3%
- Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
Shape real change with an NCFE career
Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.
With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.
Want to know more? Take a look at our website ncfe.org.uk/
How to apply
Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.
Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.
Closing Date: Thursday 4 April 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement
We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.
We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.