Work Based Learning Recognition of Prior Learning and Assessment Officer

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Gym membership

Training opportunities

Leave entitlement

Job summary

The University of Portsmouth invites applications for a Work Based Learning Recognition of Prior Learning and Assessment Officer. The post supports RPL coordination, apprenticeship delivery and flexible learning, with a focus on digital solutions to enhance learner, employer and colleague experiences.

The role is fixed-term for 12 months, based on campus in Portsmouth with hybrid working available. You will join the Institute for Professional and Flexible Learning, shaping innovative processes

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and assessment processes.
• Experience supporting apprenticeship and flexible learning delivery.
• Digitally confident with track record of improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate RPL and assessment processes for learners and employers.
• Support apprenticeship and flexible learning delivery.
• Drive digital solutions to enhance learner experiences.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues across the Institute for Professional and Flexible Learning.

Job description

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work_outline Basis Full-Time

Work Based Learning Recognition of Prior Learning and Assessment Officer

Job profile for Work Based Learning Recognition of Prior Learning and Assessment Officer

location_on Portsmouth 24/11/2026 Work Based Learning Recognition of Prior Learning and Assessment Officer

Job details

Salary £32,722 - £35,302 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full-Time

Job category/type Fixed Term - Full-Time

Job reference REC00005596

Attachments Recruitment Timeline.pdf REC00005596 - WBL RPL and Assessment Officer - Job Description.pdf

Job description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role: Join us in shaping exceptional apprenticeship and work-based learning experiences.

We're looking for an organised, proactive and digitally confident individual to join our Institute for Professional and Flexible Learning. In this pivotal role, you'll coordinate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and assessment processes, support apprenticeship and flexible learning delivery, and help drive innovative digital solutions that enhance the experience of learners, employers and colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a growing area of higher education. You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to delivering outstanding professional and flexible learning opportunities. You’ll have the chance to shape innovative processes, improve digital systems and play a key role in supporting learners, employers and academic colleagues.

If you enjoy solving problems, improving ways of working and making a real difference we would love to hear from you.

This appointment is a fixed-term contract of 12 months. Whilst the role requires a regular presence in Portsmouth on campus for a minimum of 3 days a week, hybrid working is available, but you may be expected to work additional days in the office when business needs require.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 09 December 2026.

For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Mandy Strahan on [e-mail]

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there -

Salary Information: New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement: We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

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