MBBS Assessment Lead Year 1

FTE: 0.2 FTE (working 7.4 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: 3 Year Fixed term contract. Renewal subject to review.

Salary: UH9 £58,225 to £69,488 pro rata pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days (pro rata) plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield                                            

The University of Hertfordshire is opening a new Medical School with the first cohort of students starting in September 2026.  There is currently a committed academic and clinical core team, developing, adopting and adapting the MBBS curriculum in line with City St George’s Medical School, University of London, who are our sponsor.   

Main duties and responsibilities

The postholder will take the lead for Year 1 Assessment and supports the MBBS Head of Assessment to establish the assessment function for the new MBBS programme, in accordance with the GMC competencies framework. They contribute in shaping the assessment strategies, policies, and processes to ensure compliance with GMC standards, as well as driving excellence and innovation in assessment practices within the new medical school. The postholder will have a particular focus on leading assessments for the first year of the MBBS programme but is expected to provide input across the 5 years.

Skills and experience required

The successful candidate will have experience in medical education and assessment within a higher education setting, with a deep understanding of assessment principles, methodologies, and best practices. They will be able to demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing assessment policies and procedures that comply with regulatory requirements and promote excellence in medical education. They will possess strong organisational and administrative skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications required

Degree (or equivalent) in Health Science or a related field.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self service portal.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: FAO Professor Zoe Aslanpour, Head of Department of Medicine, Public Health & Life Sciences, via Margaret Phillips, MBBS Project Manager, email: m.phillips4@herts.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 7 April 2026

Interview Date: Interviews will be held during weeks commencing 04/05/2026 and 11/05/2026

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