Independent End-Point Assessor - Curator Apprenticeship

Sage Global Services Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is seeking experienced Independent End-Point Assessors to conduct EPA activities for Curator Level 7 apprentices across the UK. You will evaluate proposals, exhibitions and professional discussions, ensuring fairness and alignment with the EPA plan.

As a flexible associate, you will work autonomously, with opportunities to participate in induction, standardisation and ongoing training while maintaining high-quality assessment records.

Qualifications

• Independent End-Point Assessments experience in museums or heritage.
• Experience with EPA planning and grading criteria.
• Ability to assess evidence and conduct Professional Discussions using established standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct End-Point Assessments in line with the apprenticeship standard and EPA plan.
• Review project proposals, assess reports and participate in project exhibitions or remote sessions.
• Complete assessment documentation within agreed timescales and contribute to induction/standardisation activities.

Skills

Independent working

Conflict of interest avoidance

Organisational skills

Communication

Report writing

Travel readiness

Digital systems proficiency

Education

TAQA or CAVA assessor qualification

Professional body membership (Museums Association / CIfA)

Enhanced DBS certificate

Tools

Assessment platforms

Digital assessment systems

Job description

• Contracted, Freelance

About the Role

As an Independent End-Point Assessor, you will assess apprentices undertaking the Curator Level 7 apprenticeship standard once they have successfully completed their training and entered Gateway.

Using your professional expertise, you will make fair, valid and independent assessment decisions against the published assessment and grading criteria, helping to ensure apprentices meet the professional standards expected across the museums, galleries and heritage sector.

This role offers flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to remain connected to a profession dedicated to preserving, interpreting and sharing collections while supporting the development of future curators.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll conduct independent End-Point Assessments in line with the apprenticeship standard and EPA plan, assessing apprentices against the published assessment and grading criteria and the associated knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Assessment activities include reviewing and approving project proposals prior to Gateway, assessing the report associated with the exhibition, attending project exhibitions (either in person or remotely) and conducting a Professional Discussion underpinned by evidence from the apprentice's work. You'll review all assessment evidence, make fair and independent grading decisions, and complete assessment documentation within agreed timescales.

You'll also participate in induction, training and standardisation activities to ensure assessment decisions remain fair, reliable and consistent.

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Be independent and have no conflict of interest with apprentices, employers or training providers.
• Have substantial and relevant occupational experience within museums, galleries, heritage or cultural organisations.
• Have recent relevant experience of the occupation or sector at occupational Level 7 or above, gained within the last three years, or be able to demonstrate significant experience within the profession.
• Be able to demonstrate expertise in museum and heritage practice, collections care and conservation, museum best practice, and relevant Arts Council guidance and policies.
• Hold membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Museums Association, The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) or another recognised professional organisation relevant to the sector.
• Understand the Curator apprenticeship occupational standard and End‑Point Assessment plan.
• Hold, or be working towards, a recognised assessor qualification such as TAQA or CAVA.
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Have excellent organisational, communication and report‑writing skills.
• Be confident using digital systems and assessment platforms.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be able to travel to assessment locations across the UK where required.

Previous experience as an assessor, trainer, mentor or quality assurer would be advantageous, as would experience of apprenticeship delivery or End‑Point Assessment.

Experience of working within education, museums, archives or wider heritage learning environments would also be beneficial.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to attend induction and standardisation activities before conducting EPA activity and participate in ongoing standardisation events throughout the year.

Associates are expected to maintain and evidence current occupational competence, comply with AIM's Internal and External Quality Assurance requirements, maintain accurate assessment records and undertake assessment training where previous End‑Point Assessment experience is not held.

Why Join AIM?

• Flexible associate working arrangements that can fit around existing employment, consultancy or portfolio careers.
• Competitive fee per assessment.
• Opportunity to influence and support the next generation of museum and heritage professionals.
• Remain actively connected to the profession while sharing your expertise and experience.
• Ongoing training, moderation and standardisation support.
• Work with an experienced and supportive EPA team.
• Be part of a growing organisation working with employers and training providers across the UK.

Additional Information

AIM will provide assessment guidance and assessment materials to support assessors in carrying out End‑Point Assessment activities.

Assessments include reviewing project proposals, attending project exhibitions and conducting a Professional Discussion, allowing apprentices to demonstrate their curatorial knowledge, professional judgement and occupational competence through authentic workplace practice.

Ongoing training and standardisation activities form part of the role to ensure consistency, reliability and quality of assessment decisions. Assessment activities may be recorded for moderation and quality assurance purposes.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group are committed to promoting equity, celebrating diversity and ensuring inclusion across all aspects of our work as an Awarding Organisation. We require everyone regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances should have fair and equitable access to our qualifications, our services, and all our opportunities.

We are dedicated to creating and continually maintaining an environment that is inclusive, is free from discrimination, harassment, or bias. This includes, but is in no way limited to, characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010 age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Our approach to equity, diversity and inclusion is embedded in the design, delivery and awarding of all our qualifications and assessment materials We actively work to remove barriers by using our impact assessment tool and make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all learners can achieve their full potential. We also endeavour to ensure that our assessment materials and processes are fair, accessible, and free from cultural or unconscious bias.

We are committed to working toward:

• Ensuring fairness and transparency in all our policies, procedures, and decision making.
• Listening to and learning from the voices of our learners, our centres, our staff and our stakeholders especially those from underrepresented groups.
• Regularly reviewing our practices to identify and address any and all inequality or unintended disadvantage.
• Building a diverse workforce and partner network that reflects the communities we serve.
• Supporting continuous professional development in EDI for all staff and associates.

Our vision is to become a sector leader in inclusive awarding practices. We understand that this is an ongoing journey, and we are committed to continuous improvement to help create a more equitable and representative organisation.