Assessment & Progression Lead — Governance & Examinations

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing services

Annual leave entitlement

Christmas closure

Discounts

Job summary

The University of Manchester is recruiting an Assessment & Progression Officer to lead a team responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate taught assessment and progression activity. You will interpret policy and regulations, manage student data accurately, and work closely with academic and Professional Services partners to ensure smooth assessments, examination boards and progression decisions.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered, and the university offers a market-leading pension,

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and manage delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate taught assessment and progression activity.
• Interpret policies and regulations to ensure robust governance and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with academic and Professional Services partners to manage assessments, examination boards, progression decisions, external examining and complex student cases.
• Contribute to service improvement and a positive experience for students and colleagues.

Job description

The University of Manchester is recruiting an Assessment & Progression Officer to lead a team responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate taught assessment and progression activity. You will interpret policy and regulations, manage student data accurately, and work closely with academic and Professional Services partners to ensure smooth assessments, examination boards and progression decisions.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered, and the university offers a market-leading pension,