Job Description

Step into a role where every day makes a difference for students

Imagine a role where every day brings new challenges, insights and a chance to make a direct impact on students' experiences. At The University of Law, our

Assessment Officers

play a crucial role in guiding our students through their assessment journeys - from setting up exams to delivering final results. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love connecting with others, this might be the perfect fit.


As an

Assessment Officer

, you'll engage with students daily, addressing their queries in person, by phone and over email. Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You'll work closely with staff and faculty to ensure our assessments run smoothly from start to finish, creating a seamless experience that supports student success.


We are currently seeking 2 Assessment Officers to join us until May 2026 cover periods of leave within the team. This role adopts a

hybrid

approach spending some time from home and either our London Bloomsbury or London Moorgate campus.

As our Assessment Officer

,

you will:

Use your problem-solving, planning, organisation skills along with gained knowledge of practice across the Higher Education sector to engage with and drive continuous improvement of Assessments Office processes Plan, organise and prioritise workload for your specific area of responsibility across the academic year. Working to deadlines and taking action to avoid or mitigate failures, and escalate any concerns to your line manager Project manage different workstreams including enrolment on assessments, mitigations, marking, moderation, external examiners, exam boards, progression, and award - running and continual review and improvement of processes. Maintain the student records system with accurate and timely assessment information

Is this you?:

This role would be ideal for someone who thrives on variety, is open to change and new ways of working, and enjoys helping others achieve their best. Here's what we're looking for: Experience in managing and implementing complex administrative processes in a busy organisation Confidence in providing clear one-on-one guidance to students and staff Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise multiple demands

The closing date for the role is 18th August 2025 with interviews likely to place on the 26th and 27th August. For further information please contact Lydia Johnson by emailing lydia.johnson@law.ac.uk

What our Assessment Officers say:

"Everyday involves a lot of teamwork and communication and you will never be left without support, the whole assessments team communicates across campus so you are always working together. Keeping on top of different tasks is challenging but also the most important part of the role. You want to ensure the best experience for students and helping to keep a smooth and organised assessment process in place is key to this."

Why join us?

Along with a starting

salary of 28,000 increasing to 29,605 (pro rata)

upon successful capability review (within 6-18 months of being in role)

,

you'll enjoy:


We provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (pro rata) Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance Contributory Pension Scheme Opportunity for professional development, including course sponsorship and fee discounts Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

We're flexible too. This role can be adapted for part-time, job-sharing and other flexible work arrangements, including a mix of on-site and remote work (typically 3 days on site and 2 from home, depending on campus needs).

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.


For more information please contact talentacquisition@law.ac.uk


Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link

Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

.

Please note

we are not a licenced sponsor.


Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.