Examinations and Assessment Assistant

When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

The School of Medicine and Dentistry wishes to appoint a highly motivated individual to join our enthusiastic and committed assessment team. 

The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure successful delivery of assessment within the School of Medicine. The role will be key to maintaining academic standards and enhancing the quality of the student experience. Under the supervision of the Assessment Lead, the post holder will support the role of the assessment subcommittee in setting, analysing and interpreting student performance against expected standards.

About you:

The right candidate will have excellent IT skills, the ability to prioritise and multi-task, and a high degree of attention to detail. They will have a range of GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade C or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning. Experience of working in a Higher Education environment is desirable as is experience of assessment and examination.

The post is based at the Westlakes campus and occasional attendance at Preston or Burnley campus may also be required. Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact Sarah Bartlett, Assessment Lead, via email in the first instance.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. 

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.