Maintenance Operations Assessment Writer - Remote

City & Guilds Associate Management; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational assessment organization in the United Kingdom is seeking examiners to produce Multiple-Choice questions (MCQs) for various pathways, requiring commitment to training and ongoing maintenance of assessment content. Ideal candidates should have experience in assessment production and excellent communication skills, with flexible work arrangements around deadlines. Applications will be reviewed until January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing assessment content, particularly MCQs.
• Ability to meet deadlines for assessment submissions.
• Strong communication skills for training and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain MCQs for specified pathways.
• Attend mandatory training course and evaluation meeting.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance of examination content.

Job description

Job Overview

For more information, please see the Role Profiles and Person Specification

We are looking for examiners to help produce Multiple-Choice questions (MCQ) initially, with ongoing maintenance of the examinations required when needed.

The pathways we are recruiting for are 7255-255 and 7255-256, with the following content:

• 7255-255 - Plastering and rendering repairs and maintenance, Remedial painting and decorating works and Using carpentry and joinery skills for repairs and refurbishment.
• 7255-256 - Tiling repairs and maintenance, Maintenance of plumbing and drainage systems, Preventative and corrective maintenance of building systems and Corrective maintenance of external property areas.

As part of the recruitment process, we will explain more about the requirements and on-going commitments of the roles. We will also ask you to attend a short call with members of our assessment team. The discussion will support us in identifying your experience and availability.

Commitments and Training

In terms of time commitment, most of this work can be completed in your own time provided you can meet our deadlines. However, successful applicants will be invited to attend a mandatory one-day MCQ writing training course. This will be held in February 2026.

Following successful completion of the training, work would be commissioned in the following weeks. The writer will need to attend one full-day meeting to evaluate the assessment content. This is expected to take place in April/May 2026. These meetings would be planned in advance and will be online. Maintenance work may be required as and when on an ongoing basis.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis between now and January 2026. When completing your application, it is essential you read the person specification fully, and map your application to show where you meet the requirements set out. Please note applications that do not demonstrate meeting the person specification may be declined or delayed.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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