Head of Digital Assessment

Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home

The University of the Built Environment is on a journey to develop its digital learning and assessment experiences so that we remain a best-in-sector online and digital higher education provider. 

We are seeking a Head of Digital Assessment to join our team and play a pivotal role in that journey. You will lead the development and delivery of our digital assessment strategy, ensuring our platforms, processes and practices enhance the student experience and support academic excellence. Working across academic schools, professional services and external partners, you will drive innovation, oversee assessment technologies, and work to continuously improve assessment and feedback practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader who is passionate about digital education and committed to delivering excellent, technology-led assessment experiences.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Own the University's digital and online assessment framework and ensure its alignment with academic practice and the expectations of external stakeholders, regulators and accrediting bodies
• Improve the reliability, scalability, and security of the University’s assessment services
• Partner with our student representatives to ensure our assessment activities and experiences are shaped by those they are designed to develop
• Create a culture of curiosity, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement

Our main requirements:

• A strong track record of continuing professional development relevant to digital education, assessment, learning technology, or higher education leadership
• Experience designing, implementing, and/or improving digital assessment workflows, systems, processes, and services at scale
• Experience leading assessment, digital education, learning technology, academic administration, or related functions within or for a higher education environment
• Knowledge of widely recognised pedagogic models and practices in higher education and their application in learning and assessment design

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

To view the full job specification and to apply, click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Vacancy closes on Monday 02 November 2026 at 17:00.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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