Assessment Solutions Officer job at NCFE in Newcastle upon Tyne, ENG, United Kingdom

Assessment Solutions Officer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Department: Assessment Solutions

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

Hybrid - Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Expect to work from the Head Office 2 days per week.

Hours per week: 37

Salary: Up to £30,600, depending on experience.

Overview

This role is part of the Assessment Solutions Team. It focuses on developing and commissioning high quality, compliant assessments and qualifications, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards such as Ofqual.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• 8 bank holidays plus an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure
• Day to celebrate a personal event such as a birthday or milestone
• One hour per month to spend on wellbeing activities
• Learning and Wellbeing fund up to £200 per year
• £400 per year towards NCFE accredited qualifications
• Up to 20 volunteering hours per year
• Flexible working culture with a hybrid approach
• Early finish on Fridays at 4:30pm
• Health cash plan through Westfield for dental and optical costs
• Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential helpline and counselling
• Pension up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%
• Death in service payment worth 4 times your salary

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities and customers we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Our culture embraces and celebrates diversity, and values everyone's voice.