Exams Assessment Manager (Technical - IWE)

TWI Ltd.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share-in-success bonus

Pension scheme

Private health and dental cover

Career development and training

Onsite restaurant

Onsite gym

Nursery / day care

Onsite parking

Job summary

TWI Ltd. in Cambridge is seeking an Exams Assessment Manager (Technical - IWE) to lead the Examinations Team for EWF/IIW and CSWIP/BGAS-CSWIP exams. This peak role oversees grading, question development, and committee liaison, with a focus on timely results and quality control.

The post requires a Diploma and certificate credentials, experience in academia or training, and willingness to pursue professional registration such as CEng. Hybrid work is available, with UK travel as needed.

Qualifications

• EWF/IIW Welding Coordinator Diploma at Engineer level is essential.
• CSWIP Senior Welding Inspector certificate is essential.
• Experience in academia or industry training context preferred.
• Willingness to pursue professional membership/registration (e.g., CEng).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Examinations Team delivering EWF/IIW Diploma and CSWIP/BGAS-CSWIP exams.
• Ensure timely delivery of results and standardisation of grading.
• Oversee development of questions and question papers and provide technical input.
• Attend relevant committees and liaise with Examination Centres and invigilators.
• Train and monitor invigilators/examiners; maintain approved list.
• Travel within the UK as required.

Skills

Examinations management

Question paper development

Grading standardisation

Stakeholder coordination

Training invigilators/examiners

Education

EWF/IIW Welding Coordinator Diploma (Engineer level)

CSWIP Senior Welding Inspector certificate

Job description

Exams Assessment Manager (Technical - IWE)

Examinations/ TWI Certification

Location: Cambridge. Contract: Permanent Office/Hybrid: Office based with the opportunity to work 1 day from home once trained. Hours: Full time. Job Profile: Team Manager. Salary/annum: £55,000.00+. Reference number: JR100792. Closing Date: 13 September 2026.

Note: It is essential that the candidate holds an EWF/IIW Welding Coordinator Diploma at Engineer level, as well as a current or former CSWIP Senior Welding Inspector certificate.

Description of role: TWI Certification (TWI Cert) is looking for an Exams Assessment Manager to manage their Examinations Team. Based at Granta Park near Cambridge, the Examinations Team are responsible for delivery of the EWF/IIW Diploma and CSWIP/BGAS-CSWIP inspection examinations. The Exams Assessment Manager will have overall responsibility for examinations, ensuring timely delivery of results and standardisation of grading across examiners. They will oversee the development of questions and question papers, provide technical input and review, and attend relevant Committee meetings as required. Reporting to the UK Chief Executive of the IIW/EWF Diplomas/ Head of Company Certification, the Exams Assessment Manager will be the primary contact between TWI Cert, Examination Centres and invigilators, ensuring that Examination Centres comply at all times with the requirements of the Examination Body Control Manual (EBCM). The Exams Assessment Manager shall keep an up-to-date list of approved invigilators/examiners and be responsible for their training and the quality of their work, in addition to managing the exams coordination team. It is essential that the candidate holds an EWF/IIW Welding Coordinator Diploma at Engineer level, as well as a current or former CSWIP Senior Welding Inspector certificate. They will also have some experience in academia, either in an industry training context or another relevant area. Experience in examinations is preferable but not essential. A willingness to work towards and gain professional membership and registration, E.G. CEng, is also highly desirable.

Travel: This role will require some UK travel.

About us

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge. If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Diversity statement

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent. Inclusion: We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

If you require any additional support during your application, interview or any other aspect of our recruitment process please reach out to [e-mail]

Why work for TWI?

• We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more.

We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

Working hours: 36 hours per week (full time), 8.30am -16.30pm Monday to Thursday (finishing at 16.15pm on Friday). Part-time and hybrid working available in some roles.

Artificial Intelligence

At TWI, we want you to know that your application is in good hands. We do not use AI tools or automated systems to review or sift through applications. Instead, every application is personally reviewed by the hiring manager. We believe in being open and transparent with your candidates, and we’re committed to giving your application the attention it deserves.

TWI Culture

As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges. We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI. The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success. TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development.

TWI Values

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge. If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.