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Leading excellence in assessment, enabling student success. We are looking for high-calibre person to join our Student Records & Assessment (SR&A) team as Head of Assessment (Results, Progression and Awards). This is a permanent, full-time position. Please note: this is a hybrid position, based remotely and from any of our UK Campuses. As our Head of Assessment (Results, Progression and Awards), you will be leading one of our core assessment functions within the Student Records & Assessment (SR&A) team. The teams that make up this function manage the results, progression and award processes, making sure data is accurate, academic regulations are followed, as well as overseeing exam boards, publishing results and producing certificates.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Results, Progression and Awards function, ensuring services are delivered reliably, efficiently, and in line with regulatory standards
Act as the functional service owner, accountable for all related processes, data integrity, systems readiness, risk management, and regulatory compliance
Anticipate and mitigate risks to assessment delivery, maintaining clear escalation routes and business continuity plans
Develop operational strategies that align with University priorities and anticipate future sector requirements, ensuring services are sustainable and future-ready
Identify and deliver service improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce duplication, and improve the student and academic experience
Provide line management and matrix leadership, creating a high-performing culture of accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement
Requirements:
An up to date understanding of the sector standards in this area and experience of contributing to Higher Education academic regulations, ensuring compliance in operationalising internal and external regulatory requirements for progression and awards
Experience working within a multifunctional/ multisite matrix environment
Analytical problem solver, with excellent prioritisation skills
Demonstrable high level collaboration skills with other key stakeholders in UK and Internationally
Positive & proactive attitude
What we offer:
A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays
Access to a wide range of staff and student discount platforms