Assessments Officer

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a global leader in dance education and training. Our mission is to promote the art of dance and ensure its development through diverse and inclusive dance education and training programmes across the world, nurturing creativity, innovation, artistry and excellence. Through dance we can enrich lives and transform communities. With a purpose-built global headquarters in Wandsworth / Battersea, London, the RAD has a presence in 85 countries and 36 offices around the world. Established in 1920, the RAD was granted a Royal Charter in 1935. The RAD is a registered charity, a higher education establishment and an awarding body.

About the role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Assessments Officer to join the Registry team. You will be responsible for managing all student records and files for students enrolled on both university-validated and Royal Academy of Dance awards. The position includes payment tracking as well as liaising with relevant agencies such as the Student Loans Company. You will undertake assessment-related duties and contribute to the development of the Faculty of Education’s student records database. In addition, you will represent the Registry team at Induction and Open Day activities and assist the Registrar in the organisation of the RAD Graduation.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of delivering administrative processes and procedures as well as servicing meetings, in a data-sensitive, customer-centred environment.
• Experience in creating and manipulating spreadsheets and complex information with strong analytical and IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and Web Content Management.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, and confidence in dealing with enquiries from the general public, external agencies, colleagues and students.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.

Experience of working in the area of student records with knowledge of assessment and examination boards in a higher / further education context would be desirable.

Why work for us? We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. Our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) studios and offices are conveniently located, with facilities such as the Café and Library onsite. We operate a hybrid working model, normally 3 days per week on site, and offer services to support flexible commuting e.g. cycling. For this role, engagement matters and it is for you to shape the best way to achieve that. We offer 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform – including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, health cash plan, and life assurance.

Due to the nature of the RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history, and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage. All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RAD's Safeguarding Policy at all times. We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview. We are unable to sponsor people under the Skilled Worker scheme.