Senior Technician (Aerospace)

The Assessment & Progression Officer will lead a team and manage delivery of the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate taught assessment and progression activity. Through effective leadership, expert interpretation of policy and regulations, accurate management of student data and close collaboration with academic and Professional Services partners, the postholder will ensure that assessments, examination boards, progression decisions, external examining and complex student cases are managed consistently and effectively. The role will contribute to robust academic governance, regulatory compliance, service improvement and a positive experience for students and colleagues.

The Assessment & Progression team sits within Teaching, Learning and Student Experience (TLSE) and is responsible for delivering a wide range of assessment, progression and student records activities that support undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes across the School of Medical Sciences. Working in a complex and professionally regulated environment, the team collaborates closely with academic staff, professional services colleagues, external examiners, Faculty and University partners to ensure the effective administration of assessments, examination boards, student progression and academic governance processes. The role plays an important part in the wider University community by helping to maintain academic standards, support regulatory compliance, enhance the student experience and contribute to continuous improvement in teaching and learning services.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Name: Denise Grehan

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.