Assessment Solutions Officer

Uk-Tyne And Wear-Newcastle Upon Tynemid

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About the Role

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in assessment design, awarding organisations, or education quality assurance to shape high-quality, compliant qualifications and assessments.

You’ll play a key role in developing valid, reliable assessments, working with subject matter experts and stakeholders to deliver externally assessed qualifications that meet regulatory standards (e.g. Ofqual) and support learner success.

Design and develop high-quality, compliant assessment materials (sample and live assessments)
Manage and commission subject matter experts (SMEs) and assessment associates
Ensure assessments meet validity, reliability, and quality assurance standards
Monitor assessment production for accuracy, quality, and deadlines
Collaborate with internal teams on secure assessment delivery and storage
Support awarding processes, standardisation, and moderation activities
Maintain compliance with Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition
Contribute to continuous improvement in assessment design and delivery

Experience in assessment design, curriculum development, or qualification development
Understanding of assessment principles (validity, reliability, manageability)
Educated to Level 3 or equivalent
Experience with externally set and marked assessments
Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent written communication and proofreading skills
Experience working with quality assurance processes in education

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What We Offer

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Below are just some of the fantastic benefits we’ll offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Life at NCFE 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

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/

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

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.