Assessment Solutions Officer

Overview

Contract: 12-month Fixed term

Location: Hybrid (Head Office: Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne)

This is a hybrid working role, so you’ll need to be able to work from our Head Office a minimum of twice per week

Hours per week: 37

Salary: Up to £30,000, depending on experience

About the role

We’re excited to be looking for an Assessment Solutions Officer to join our Assessment Solutions Team.

As Assessment Solutions Officer you'll have responsibility for the design, development, and performance of valid and reliable assessments within the NCFE portfolio. Through a cross functional role, you'll also need to ensure that assessments developed by NCFE and associated brands, are appealing to learners and employers and are manageable for those delivering the qualification.

You'll also contribute to ensuring compliance with all regulatory conditions relating to qualification assessment and for ensuring that appropriate criteria are met for funding and recognition.

How you'll make an impact:

• Responsible for commissioning assessment production work with subject matter experts and monitoring progress for accuracy, quality, and timeliness
• Collaborating with colleagues from Assessment Delivery on the creation and secure storage of assessment material
• Leading on the production of accurate, high-quality sample and live assessments for qualifications/subjects assigned
• Responsible for performance managing subject matter experts in terms of assessment production work
• Commissioning, directing, and standardising the work of Assessment Associates

We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following: 

• Experience of qualification, assessment, and curriculum design assessment principles
• Knowledge of current developments in education and assessment
• Experience of dealing with externally set and marked assessment.
• Strong organisation skills, able to prioritise and maintain a high standard of accuracy while working in a busy environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including good grammar and spelling.
• Track record working with Awarding Organisations which offer external assessment.
• Educated to at least Level 3 standard or equivalent.

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description 

What will we offer you in return? 

Below are just some of the fantastic benefits we’ll offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Benefits page which covers financial, physical and mental health support, time off and your development.  

• Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing up to 30 days with length of service 

• 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure 

• YOU celebration day to celebrate your birthday or another life event  

• YOU hour allowing you one hour per month to spend time on something that promotes your wellbeing 

• Learning and Wellbeing fund of up to £200 per year 

• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications per year  

• Up to 20 Volunteering hours per year 

• Flexible working culture with a hybrid working approach  

• Early finish on a Friday at 4:30pm to start your weekend early  

• Health cash plan through Westfield to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical  

• Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA  

• Employee Assistance Programme with a confidential helpline and access to face to face and telephone counselling  

• Pension of up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%   

• Death in service payment worth 4 x your salary 

In addition to our benefits package, Our Colleague Experience Charter sets out the unique experience you can expect when working at NCFE, to enable a thriving, engaged culture. You can find out more about our Colleague Experience Charter and working life at NCFE. 

Shape real change with an NCFE career 

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.   

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/  

How to apply  

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Sunday 27 April 2025 

Interview Date: 6-9 May 2025 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement  

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. 

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.