Assessment Officer

1.0 FTE, 37 hours

Location: Birmingham Campus

*UWTSD is proud to be an Accredited Living Wage Employer. The Voluntary Living Wage (VLW) rate is £12.60 per hour. We will apply an adjustment to the rate of pay for this role to increase it to £27,319 per annum.

ABOUT US

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828. UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.

Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:

• 1st in Wales and 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025)

Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.

THE ROLE

The post holder will be a member of the Assessment team and will be responsible for ensuring assessments are conducted and results tracked in compliance with policies of the University and other relevant regulatory bodies. 

The post holder will focus on coordinating assessments for learners across programmes. This will include but will not be limited to setting assessment timetables with lecturing staff; coordination of the assignment submission process; data management for all assignment marks, including ensuring accurate entry of marks; preparation for the Examining Board process; ensuring student records are complete, accurate, and in compliance with GDPR standards; and communication with central departments and colleagues at other delivery locations. 

The post holder will be required to work within the Assessment Team, as well as working closely with other student-facing professional teams, lecturing staff and colleagues as appropriate to ensure work is completed efficiently and effectively. The role also requires the post holder to be able to work independently and use initiative with self-motivation to meet deadlines.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and be able to prioritise conflicting demands. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages and a high level of attention to detail are important aspects of the post. 

Please note that the working pattern for this role may include the weekend.

REQUIREMENTS

You should have:

• Good level of general education
• Previous administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Evidence of the ability to apply attention to detail
• Evidence of the ability to meet tight deadlines
• IT literate possessing knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Able to work as part of a team and in partnership with others

Please see job description for full responsibilities and requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days.

For information on our staff benefits, please see: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Closing date: 25^th January 2026, at 11:59 pm

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