At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-stakes examinations and ensure quality assurance in assessment processes.
- Company: Join a professional education team in Central London with a hybrid work model.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £54,000 and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate with experts and improve assessment quality.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on educational assessments and enhance the integrity of examination processes.
- Qualifications: Degree educated with experience in managing examinations and strong knowledge of assessment methodologies.
The predicted salary is between 39150 - 47850 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Examinations Manager to join a professional education and assessment team. This role is ideal for an individual with expertise in high-stakes assessments, examinations management and quality assurance who is passionate about delivering robust, fair and effective assessment processes. You will take ownership of the end-to-end management of a professional membership examination, overseeing examination development, quality assurance, examiner training, operational delivery and continuous improvement. Working closely with examiners, subject matter experts, committees and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity and quality of the assessment process.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Managing the development, review and quality assurance of written and practical examinations
- Maintaining and developing examination question banks and assessment materials
- Coordinating item-writing workshops and supporting the creation of new assessment content
- Ensuring appropriate standard setting, blueprinting and quality assurance processes are in place
- Preparing examination papers and practical assessment content for review and approval
- Managing examination schedules and coordinating all examination activities
- Recruiting, training and supporting examiners, invigilators and other assessment personnel
- Overseeing examination delivery for both online and in-person assessments
- Working closely with external venues and host centres to ensure successful examination delivery
- Monitoring examination performance and preparing datasets for statistical analysis
- Evaluating examination outcomes and producing reports for boards and committees
- Managing assessment quality assurance processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Processing special consideration applications and supporting examination appeals processes
- Developing and delivering examiner training and ongoing development programmes
- Maintaining examination policies, procedures and candidate guidance documentation
- Providing advice and support to candidates, examiners and stakeholders on assessment matters
- Producing high-quality reports, committee papers and management information
Essential:
- Degree educated or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience managing examinations, assessments or educational programmes
- Strong knowledge of assessment methodologies, including written and practical assessments
Examinations Manager in Whitehall employer: Morgan Spencer Careers
Morgan Spencer is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Central London, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment for Senior Software Developers. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have opportunities to mentor junior developers while working on innovative digital solutions that make a real impact. The hybrid working model, combined with a focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensures a supportive culture where your contributions are valued and recognised.
