Chief Examiner For iESOL (Education)

TL;DR

Chief Examiner for iESOL (Education): Leading the examining and awarding activity for international ESOL qualifications with an accent on maintaining assessment integrity and CEFR alignment. Focus on overseeing standardisation, managing global networks of examiners, and ensuring fair and consistent awarding processes.

Location: Remote/Agile, Must be based in the UK

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000

Company

hirify.global is a market-leading Awarding Organisation and End-Point Assessment Organisation providing qualification certificates and apprenticeships to over 150,000 learners worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead the examining and awarding activity across ESOL International qualifications to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Chair QPEC and awarding meetings to evaluate assessment materials and set grade boundaries.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and standardisation of a global network of examiners and assessors.
• Produce comprehensive reports evaluating assessment performance, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Monitor examiner performance using sampling, seeded responses, double marking, and moderation.
• Provide expert guidance on assessment-related queries, appeals, and malpractice investigations.

Requirements

• Substantial experience in ESOL assessment across speaking, listening, reading, and writing components.
• Deep knowledge of CEFR and its application within assessment design and delivery.
• Proven experience in awarding, moderation, and maintaining standards within a regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret complex assessment data to inform reporting and decision-making.
• Experience managing and training examiners, including addressing underperformance.
• Must be based in the UK to align with the smart working model.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous leave package: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus additional days for length of service.
• Annual loyalty bonus and annual salary review.
• Comprehensive healthcare through Bupa and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• NEST pension and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Supportive environment promoting a healthy work/life balance and inclusive culture.