Independent Assessor (Digital)

Hourly Paid Independent Assessors

We are looking to recruit hourly paid independent assessors to conduct end-point assessments (EPAs) of our apprentices on our Ofsted Outstanding, award-winning Digital and Technology Solutions Professional and the Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist apprenticeship programmes.

Independent assessors need to be independent of the training delivery and will not have been involved with the apprentice's employment, have not taught on the Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist apprenticeship programmes at Manchester Metropolitan University.

We currently have apprentices on the following specialisms:

• IT Consultant
• Software Engineer
• Data Analyst
• Cyber Security Analyst

Essential to the role
To assess on the Digital and Technology Solutions Professional apprenticeship, you will be able to demonstrate you have:

• Competence and academic qualifications to at least BSc level in the fields covered by the relevant specialism in the apprenticeship standard (e.g. software engineering etc.), together with significant experience in that field obtained no later than two years ago.

To assess on the Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist apprenticeship, you will be able to demonstrate you have:

• Competence and academic qualifications to at least MSc level in the fields covered by the relevant specialism in the apprenticeship standard (e.g. software engineering etc.), together with significant experience in that field obtained no later than two years ago.
• Competence and significant experience, obtained no later than two years ago, relating to operating a variety of assessment tasks appropriate to the subject and operating assessment procedures.
• Familiarity with the apprenticeship standard and specialism defined in that standard related to the apprenticeship undertaken.

As an independent assessor, you will be required to attend an induction to ensure you fully understand the EPA plan and have a detailed understanding of the external quality assurance requirements of the Office for Students.

In addition to the above, we require independent assessors to attend regular standardisation events (minimum one per year) and to ensure they are fully conversant with good assessment practice, operating assessment tools, and grading. All Independent assessors will need to meet Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education requirements.

Independent assessors are allocated 15 hours, including preparation, assessment, and moderation/standardisation, for each apprentice assessed against the Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist standard (15 hours @ £19.10 per hour = £286.50), and 7 hours for each apprentice assessed against the Digital and Technology Solutions Professional standard (7 hours @ £19.10 per hour = £133.70).

(These examples are provided for illustrative purposes only).

How to apply
To learn more about this exciting opportunity and benefits we offer, please read the Job Description and Candidate Pack (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

To have an informal chat about the role, please contact Tom Latimer, Programme Manager on t.laimer@mmu.ac.uk.

To apply, please submit your latest CV with a cover letter detailing your suitability, via the application portal by clicking on the 'Apply" button.

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Recruitment Agencies: The University has engaged an approved list of recruitment agencies to support the recruitment of its vacancies from time to time. The University does not accept speculative applications from recruitment agencies outside of this list.

Please note that the University is closed from 21 December 2024 and will reopen on 02 January 2025. Any recruitment queries received will be responded to after this date.

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