Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry) Level 3 OTQ - Chief Examiner

City & Guilds Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Examiner to lead the production and maintenance of assessments for a new Level 3 Technical Occupation Diploma in Wood Occupations. This senior role offers the chance to work remotely while ensuring the quality and relevance of assessments for aspiring carpenters. You will collaborate with experts, manage assessment creation, and uphold standards, all while enjoying competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about education and assessment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment production and quality assurance.
• Strong collaboration skills with subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assessment production for Wood Occupations.
• Manage creation of assessments and ensure validity.
• Lead standard-setting activities and monitor performance.

Skills

Assessment production

Quality assurance

Collaboration with subject matter experts

Standard setting

Education

Relevant qualification in education or assessment

Job description

Would you like to be involved with supporting the production, delivery, and maintenance of City & Guilds' new Level 3 Technical Occupation Entry in Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry) Diploma?

Role Overview

We are seeking a Chief Examiner to oversee the production and maintenance of assessments, with the first assessment scheduled from September 2026. This is a senior position within our Wood Occupations associate examining team.

The Chief Examiner plays a vital role in delivering technical qualifications, involved in assessment production, standard setting, and maintenance. Responsibilities include leading quality assurance for assessment series, collaborating with subject matter experts to develop and edit content, and guiding a team through the assessment cycle.

This role offers an opportunity to supplement your income with competitive daily rates while enhancing your skills and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee assessment production and maintenance for the new OTQ in Wood Occupations, designed for learners aged 16-19 and 19+ aiming to start a career in Carpentry.
2. Manage the creation of assessments, including two online MCQ theory exams and one practical assignment, ensuring they are valid and consistent.
3. Review and quality assure assessment content during production, participating in evaluation committees throughout the year.
4. Set and maintain standards across the qualification, leading standard-setting activities and grade boundary confirmation.
5. Monitor assessment performance and industry relevance, providing feedback and updates as needed.
6. Support City & Guilds in responding to assessment queries and feedback.

Additional Details

All activities are primarily remote, with potential travel to London for meetings. The role involves collaboration with external assessors and participation in full-day remote committee meetings. A comprehensive training and induction plan will be provided.