Independent Assessor -Digital (Hourly Paid Specialist Workers)

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking hourly paid independent assessors to evaluate apprentices in various Digital and Technology specialisms. Applicants should possess at least an MSc degree and three years of relevant experience. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to an award-winning apprenticeship program within a diverse and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the relevant field obtained no later than two years ago.
• Demonstrated experience operating various assessment tasks.
• Induction attendance to understand EPA plan.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-point assessments for apprentices.
• Attend regular standardisation events to ensure good assessment practice.
• Meet Quality Assurance Agency requirements.

Skills

Competence in assessment procedures

Academic qualifications at least MSc level

Experience in relevant specialism

Familiarity with apprenticeship standards

Good assessment practice

Education

MSc in relevant field

Job description

Hourly Paid Independent Assessors

We are looking to recruit hourly paid independent assessors to conduct end‑point assessments (EPAs) of our apprentices on our Ofsted Outstanding, award‑winning Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist apprenticeship programme.

Independent assessors need to be independent of the training delivery and will not have been involved with the apprentice's employment, have not taught on the Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist apprenticeship programmes at Manchester Metropolitan University.

We currently have apprentices on the following specialisms:

• IT Strategy Specialist
• Software Engineering Specialist
• Data Analytics Specialist
• Cyber Security Technology Specialist

Essential to the role

To assess on the Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist apprenticeship, you will be able to demonstrate you have:

• Competence and academic qualifications to at least MSc level in the fields covered by the relevant specialism in the apprenticeship standard (e.g. software engineering etc.), together with a minimum of 3 years' experience in that field obtained no later than two years ago.
• Competence and experience (minimum three years, obtained no later than two years ago) relating to operating a variety of assessment tasks appropriate to the subject and operating assessment procedures.
• Familiarity with the apprenticeship standard and specialism defined in that standard related to the apprenticeship undertaken.

As an independent assessor, you will be required to attend an induction to ensure you fully understand the EPA plan and have a detailed understanding of the external quality assurance requirements of the Office for Students.

In addition to the above, we require independent assessors to attend regular standardisation events (minimum one per year) and to ensure they are fully conversant with good assessment practice, operating assessment tools, and grading. All Independent assessors will need to meet Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education requirements.

How to apply

To learn more about this exciting opportunity and benefits we offer, please read the Job Description and Candidate Pack provided below.

To have an informal chat about the role, please contact Tom Latimer, Programme Manager on [e-mail].

To apply, please submit your latest CV with a cover letter detailing your suitability, on the portal.

Further information

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

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The University has engaged an approved list of recruitment agencies to support the recruitment of its vacancies from time to time. The University does not accept speculative applications from recruitment agencies outside of this list.