Job Description

Assessment Materials Officer (Question Papers)

Salary: 28,641 - 31,068 per annum pro rata (Grade 5)

Contract type: Full-time (36.5 hours per week), Fixed-term to 31 May 2026

We're looking for highly organised individuals with a good eye for detail and accuracy, to come and join our Assessment Materials team!

The challenge

At WJEC, we contribute to our education communities by providing trusted qualifications and specialist support, to allow our learners the opportunity to reach their full potential. This is a fantastic chance to be part of an organisation that both encourages and enhances the minds of tomorrow.

The role

Working within a friendly, fast-paced environment, this role is required to ensure that the production of all the assessment materials for specified domains is effectively planned and scheduled in consultation with all relevant internal and external/ contracted staff. To oversee the production of those materials, ensuring that they are delivered accurately and in a timely manner as determined by the planned schedule.

About you

To enjoy this role, you'll be a flexible, enthusiastic, conscientious person who likes being busy and working with other colleagues across WJEC in Treforest. You'll have an organised and efficient approach to work, alongside a willingness to learn and undertake duties which may be of a repetitive nature.

Our benefits

At WJEC, we pride in being an inclusive and supportive place to work. We also offer a range of excellent benefits including: 25 days annual leave per year (in addition to 16 statutory / additional holidays) adjusted for part-time/compressed working patterns, free Welsh lessons, a generous pension scheme and numerous family-friendly policies. A career with WJEC can be extremely rewarding and you will be encouraged throughout with great opportunities to develop your professional and personal skills. Welsh language skills are not essential but the willingness to learn is always valued.

The contract

The role is available on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave. WJEC operates a hybrid working model, enabling the successful candidate to split their time between WJEC offices and working at home, subject to business need. As such, applications are invited from individuals across the UK but please note that regular working from our Treforest offices will be required and whilst flexibility can be discussed, this team currently attend the office, on average, 2 days a month. Welsh language skills are not essential but the willingness to learn is always valued.

To find out more about the role, or about working for us, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team (HR@wjec.co.uk), who will be more than happy to help.

Please visit our website to download a copy of the job description and application form.

Closing date: 23:59, Tuesday 12 August 2025

Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 25 August 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: 28,641.00-31,068.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pontypridd CF37 5XF

Application deadline: 12/08/2025
Reference ID: 2506-06