Senior Assessment Standards Manager - 6723 in Cambridge

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is seeking a Senior Assessment Standards Manager. The role involves designing and executing empirical research related to tests’ alignment with language proficiency frameworks, standard setting for test score requirements, and comparisons between scores on different tests. Responsibilities include delivering results on schedule, within scope and budget, and to the required quality standards.

By developing knowledge of relevant language frameworks (such as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the Canadian Language Benchmarks, and the Chinese English Standards) and best practices in demonstrating test alignment, you will support the usefulness of Cambridge English language assessments to test users.

Additional Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Contribute to test validity claims through statistical and psychometric analysis, showing comparability of test scores and absence of bias.
• Demonstrate test reliability and investigate potential measurement errors through data analysis and statistical modelling.
• Shape and deliver communications (through oral presentations, technical reports, and published research) on test standards in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
• Contribute to other research/investigatory activity in the area of results determination, test validity, and test standards as appropriate.

This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment.

About You:

• A deep understanding of language assessment and learning, with demonstrated expertise in delivering research projects using a range of methodologies.
• An advanced degree in a relevant field, e.g. language assessment, applied linguistics, educational measurement, psychometrics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning, coordination, prioritisation, and decision-making skills.
• Experience of working in a complex, regulated, professional context.
• Experience of evidencing test standards through appropriate statistical approaches.
• Strong analytical skills and numeracy.

Rewards and Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private medical and permanent health insurance.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Group personal pension scheme.
• Life assurance up to 4 × annual salary.
• Green travel schemes.

The closing date for all applications will be 25 January 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place in the week commencing 2 February 2026.

If you are shortlisted, you can expect an MS Teams interview with 3 panel members. You may be asked to prepare a brief presentation/discussion topic ahead of your interview.

We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. Applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including DBS, due to working in a regulated industry.

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers, and researchers across the globe. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics.

Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.