Head of Assessment

Leading excellence in assessment, enabling student success. We are looking for a high-calibre person to join our Student Records & Assessment (SR&A) team as Head of Assessment (Results, Progression and Awards). This is a permanent, full-time position. Please note: this is a hybrid position, based remotely and from any of our UK Campuses.

As our Head of Assessment (Results, Progression and Awards), you will be leading one of our core assessment functions within the Student Records & Assessment (SR&A) team. The teams that make up this function manage the results, progression and award processes, making sure data is accurate, academic regulations are followed, as well as overseeing exam boards, publishing results and producing certificates.

You will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Results, Progression and Awards function, ensuring services are delivered reliably, efficiently, and in line with regulatory standards.
• Act as the functional service owner, accountable for all related processes, data integrity, systems readiness, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks to assessment delivery, maintaining clear escalation routes and business continuity plans.
• Develop operational strategies that align with University priorities and anticipate future sector requirements, ensuring services are sustainable and future-ready.
• Identify and deliver service improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce duplication, and improve the student and academic experience.
• Provide line management and matrix leadership, creating a high-performing culture of accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for people who are/have:

• An up to date understanding of the sector standards in this area and experience of contributing to Higher Education academic regulations, ensuring compliance in operationalising internal and external regulatory requirements for progression and awards.
• Experience working within a multifunctional/multisite matrix environment.
• Analytical problem solver, with excellent prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrable high level collaboration skills with other key stakeholders in the UK and Internationally.
• Positive & proactive attitude.

Please note: Applications must include a covering letter outlining how your experience (linking to our University core values – Professional, Student Focused, Inclusive, High Quality and Supportive) makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Applications submitted without a covering letter may not be considered.

Why join us? Along with a competitive salary of £62,269, you'll enjoy:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Access to a wide range of staff and student discount platforms.
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community. We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more information, please contact. Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK. Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.