Assessment and Awards Officer

Assessment and Awards Officer – Maternity Cover – Job Advert

Fixed Term Maternity Cover Up to 12 months

The Directorate for Strategic Planning and Student Administration is at the forefront of supporting and enhancing the student journey through the University. Its primary focus is to work with Faculties to support growth, innovation and development. Key drivers for the Directorate include looking to work in new ways and is predicated upon the following principles:

•          Simplification of processes

•          Process automation wherever possible

•          Increase self-service for students and staff

•          Expectation of continuous adaptation and change.

The Scheduling, Assessment and Awards function within the Directorate is responsible for the Administration of a wide range of functions including Timetabling, Engagement Monitoring, Assessment Boards, Transcripts, Certification and Student Prizes

The Directorate has a vacancy for an Assessment and Awards Officer to cover maternity leave. This role will report to the Progression and Awards Manager and will support activities across Scheduling, Assessment and Awards and the Directorate as a whole, but will also have the following primary areas of responsibility:

Take responsibility for and maintain records related to student marks, progression and award and coordinating University Assessment Boards. Providing frontline advice and support to students including through on-line supportThe ability to understand and manipulate data and to work closely with colleagues in Student Record Systems to ensure successful data movement, recording, reporting and accessibility

The successful candidate will have excellent people skills, a keen attention to detail as well as excellent organisation and IT skills. They will also be able to learn new skills quickly and apply these effectively as well as possess the ability to troubleshoot and independently problem solve. Time management and the ability to prioritise and meet concurrent demands and deadlines is essential to meet the needs of this busy and diverse role.  

The role will play a key part in the exciting and challenging developments within the University. As such, key amongst the attributes is being a creative and confident thinker; personal dynamism and innovative approach; and ability to adopt a flexible and positive outlook .

Please contact the Progression and Awards Manager, Gabby Gardner  ([email protected]) for further details.

Closing Date: 01 Feb 2026

Programme/Section: Professional

Salary: £29,588 to £33,951 per annum