Assessment Manager in Cambridge

• Salary:

£35,200 – £45,700
– Location:

Cambridge
– Country:

UK
– Business Unit:

English
– Vacancy Type:

Fixed Term
– Closing Date:

1 December 2025

Meet the recruiter

Stephanie Pass

Salary: £35,200 – £45,700 per annum

Location: Cambridge, Hybrid

Contract: Full Time, Fixed term (18 months)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Assessment Services team for an Assessment Manager. As Assessment Manager you will use your flair for innovative and forward-thinking approaches to manage the production of high-quality assessment content and development of new assessment products.

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

About the role

Assessment Managers are responsible for managing the production of test content and are involved in a wide range of assessment processes from test design to analysing marking and results. The role is an excellent opportunity for experienced ESOL/EFL professionals with a keen interest in assessment.

The principal accountabilities are:

• managing teams of test material writers, and the editing and proofreading of test materials

• developing and updating key documentation

• carrying out assessment-related administrative responsibilities

• contributing to increases in efficiency and effectiveness and initiating and/or contributing to research

• participating in exam reviews and in the development of new testing services including automated digital assessment products.

Cambridge English is a division of Cambridge University Press and Assessment, a not-for-profit department of University of Cambridge. We develop and produce the most valuable range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English in the world. Over 5 million people in 130 countries take our exams every year. Around the world over 20,000 universities, employers, government ministries and other organisations rely on our exams and qualifications as proof of English language ability.

About you

You will bring a recognised entry-level EFL/ESOL teaching qualification, such as the Cambridge CELTA or equivalent, or significant experience working for an exam board in exam processing and production. You have several years of EFL/ESOL teaching and/or assessment experience—ideally including time overseas and preparing candidates for Cambridge English exams—or equivalent experience in exam development. You are confident in producing and evaluating learning materials, with a strong interest in educational assessment and previous involvement in assessment-related work.

Your interpersonal and people management skills are excellent, complemented by strong organisational, administrative, and planning abilities. You have a keen eye for detail, including proofreading, and can evaluate texts and exam questions for suitability. Clear and effective written and verbal communication is essential, as is flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

If you meet the above essential requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria:

• an interest in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) particularly English for healthcare professionals

• good presentation skills – possesses the skills to be an effective and credible presenter at conferences and other events

• Master\’s degree in relevant field

• experience of acting as a Cambridge English examiner (speaking or writing tests)

• experience of working in a complex and busy office environment

• administrative experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader and be rewarded with valuable learning opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

Rewards and benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave plus