Assessment Solutions Designer (Hybrid – 25.5h/wk)

NCFE; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave 25–30 days

Birthday celebration day

Pension up to 9%

Death in service

Flexible working

Health cash plan

Job summary

NCFE is seeking an Assessment Solutions Officer to join our Assessment Solutions Team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. This hybrid role at Head Office in Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne requires you to work from site 2 days a week.

You will design and develop high-quality assessments, manage SMEs, ensure validity and reliability, and collaborate with internal teams to support Ofqual compliance and learner success.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Assessment design

Curriculum development

Quality assurance

Education

Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

NCFE is seeking an Assessment Solutions Officer to join our Assessment Solutions Team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. This hybrid role at Head Office in Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne requires you to work from site 2 days a week.

You will design and develop high-quality assessments, manage SMEs, ensure validity and reliability, and collaborate with internal teams to support Ofqual compliance and learner success.