Assessment Centre Delivery Lead

The Role
Kingston University is seeking an Assessment Centre Delivery Lead to support the delivery of its Future Skills programme, helping undergraduate students build the skills, confidence and experience needed for successful graduate careers.

In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of Development Day events for second-year students, creating engaging assessment centre-style experiences that reflect current graduate recruitment practices. Working closely with academic staff, employers, alumni and professional services teams, you will ensure these events provide valuable opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate key employability skills.

The position combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery. Responsibilities include developing delivery frameworks and assessment approaches, coordinating stakeholder engagement, managing event logistics, monitoring risks and progress, and implementing continuous improvements to enhance the quality and consistency of the student experience. You will play a key role in shaping a significant university initiative, strengthening partnerships across the institution and contributing to positive graduate outcomes.

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive professional with experience designing and delivering assessment centres, development programmes or large-scale engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will be confident managing multiple priorities, building productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, and driving projects forward in a dynamic environment.

Strong project management, communication and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside the ability to work independently, use initiative and maintain a high level of attention to detail. Experience of graduate recruitment processes and assessment centre methodologies will be highly beneficial, as will a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering an excellent participant experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about skills development, stakeholder collaboration and creating impactful learning experiences that support student success and employability. See website for full details.

Further information
This is a full-time, permanent position with a starting salary of £45,025 per annum.

While we welcome applications from candidates with varying notice periods, our preference is for the successful applicant to start in post from September 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held on the 23rd of July 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Hope Obertelli, Strategic Operations Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on the ‘Apply’ button. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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