Assessment Manager

SBS Careers; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Oxford staff pension scheme

Discounted bus travel

Subsidised onsite catering

Cycle loan scheme

Plus, many other University benefits

Job summary

SBS Careers is seeking an Assessment Manager for Oxford University’s School of Student and Academic Services. The role manages end-to-end assessment operations across approved programmes, coordinating examinations, assignments and related processes to ensure accurate, compliant delivery.

The post requires strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including Examiners, Programme Directors and central university teams, while maintaining high student

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment management or similar administrative roles.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements governing assessments.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver assessment activities throughout the academic year.
• Manage assessment systems, records and data including registrations, submissions, resits, marks and feedback.
• Coordinate examinations, marking processes and Examination Boards with faculty and university teams.
• Provide expert advice on assessment policies and procedures to students and colleagues.
• Handle confidential matters and data protection in line with regulations.
• Support continuous improvement of assessment processes and contribute to projects.

Skills

exceptional organisational skills

strong communication

stakeholder management

Job description

About The Role

Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum including the Oxford University weighting of £1,730 per annum

Maternity leave cover (12 months), full time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid (two days per week onsite), Park End Street, Oxford

The Assessment Manager plays a key role within the School’s Student and Academic Services department, providing end-to-end operational management of assessment across an assigned portfolio of accredited degree and diploma programmes.

Reporting to the Senior Assessment Manager, the role is responsible for planning, coordinating and administering a wide range of assessment activities, including examinations, assignments, projects, presentations and class participation, ensuring that all processes are delivered accurately, efficiently and in accordance with University regulations and School policies. The postholder works closely with academic and professional services colleagues and develops strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Programme Directors, Examiners, Assessors, Examination Schools, the Proctors’ Office, Colleges and central University teams, to support the smooth delivery of assessments and an excellent student experience.

The role requires exceptional organisational and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities within a complex regulatory environment. The successful candidate will be proactive, professional and collaborative, capable of working independently while contributing effectively to the wider team, and will develop expert knowledge of University assessment regulations and procedures in order to provide authoritative advice and guidance to students, academics and professional services colleagues while supporting continuous improvement across assessment processes.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver assessment activities throughout the academic year, ensuring accurate and timely administration of examinations, assignments and related processes.
• Manage assessment systems, records and data, including registrations, submissions, resits, marks, results and feedback, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate examinations, marking processes and Examination Boards, working effectively with faculty, Examiners, Programme Managers and University teams.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to students, faculty and colleagues on assessment policies, regulations, procedures and individual queries.
• Manage sensitive and confidential assessment matters, including plagiarism and disciplinary cases, Subject Access Requests and student information, in line with University and data protection requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of assessment systems and processes, contribute to projects, reporting and analysis, and provide supervision or support to colleagues as required.

About Us

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits