Assessment Manager

TL;DR

Assessment Manager: Managing a portfolio of academic specifications and assessment materials with an accent on validity, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Focus on leading the end-to-end assessment cycle, collaborating with senior associates, and driving continuous improvement in assessment quality.

Location: Must be based in the UK with a requirement for hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in the office in Manchester or Guildford).

Salary: £52,800 – £61,400 per year (depending on location).

Company

hirify.global is the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, dedicated to advancing education through fair and reliable assessment.

What you will do

• Manage a portfolio of specifications and oversee the creation and approval of assessment materials.
• Ensure all materials meet rigorous academic, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with senior associates, regulators, and internal teams to drive assessment quality.
• Monitor marking, moderation, and grading processes to ensure consistency and fairness.
• Analyze performance data to recommend and implement improvements to assessment design.
• Line manage a small group of Assessment Coordinators and manage external associate contracts.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK and able to work from the Manchester or Guildford office.
• Proven expertise in assessment design and development.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate statistics into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Understanding of regulatory environments and quality management principles.
• Ability to make complex decisions and drive performance improvements at pace.

Culture & Benefits

• 35-hour working week with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure in December.
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 11.5% employer contributions.
• Access to an extensive online learning platform and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace with various network groups including LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, and wellbeing.
• Opportunities for volunteering and a commitment to fostering a diverse and equitable environment.

Hiring process

• Video interview in the week beginning 13 August.
• Face-to-face interview including a presentation and values-based questions in the week beginning 24 August.