Assessments Officer

Job Description

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Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy really matters? Are you confident using data and systems to support assessment processes and work closely with academic staff? Signature Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a London-based higher education provider to recruit an Assessments Officer on a permanent basis.

This full-time, office-based role is based in London across two campuses, offering a salary of £32,000 – £35,000. You will join a busy Registry team, playing a key role in delivering assessment and progression processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a high-quality student experience. Int his role, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where attention to detail and communication are highly valued. The organisation offers a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave plus bank holidays, a company pension scheme, and access to professional development opportunities such as CPD and PGCert HE. You will also benefit from wellbeing support, retail discounts, season ticket loans, and regular social events, helping to support both your career and work-life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with higher education experience who is passionate about delivering a high-quality, student-focused service and continuously improving processes.

Assessments Officer - Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate and timely assessment and progression administration
• Support assessment and internal boards, including scheduling and documentation
• Record and manage mitigating circumstances in line with regulations
• Liaise with academic staff to support assessment processes
• Identify and resolve complex assessment-related queries
• Contribute to improvements in processes and service delivery

Assessments Officer - Key Skills:

• Experience working within higher education, ideally in assessments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with data
• Strong communication skills and experience working with academics

This role would suit someone who is highly organised, detail-focused, and confident managing competing priorities. You will be proactive, adaptable, and able to deliver a high standard of service while working collaboratively across teams.

If you are looking to develop your career within a fast-paced and supportive academic environment, please apply now through Signature Recruitment.

While we aim to respond to every applicant, the volume of applications may result in delayed communication. If you do not receive a response within a week, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details for potential future opportunities. While we aim to respond to every applicant, the volume of applications may result in delayed communication. If you do not receive a response within a week, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details for potential future opportunities.

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