Assessment Manager, LSE University of London Programmes

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

This is a fixed term contract for approximately 12 months to cover maternity leave

Salary from £42,429 to £50,656 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,295 pa inclusive of London allowance.

The LSE’s mission charges the School with making a positive difference to the world through bringing research-based knowledge to public problems and educating students with the capacity to lead in solving those problems. Our participation in the University of London Programmes (UoLP) are a key channel in achieving this goal, with circa 10,000 students across the world currently studying LSE designed and examined undergraduate programmes. LSE’s UoL programmes are managed from the Extended Education Unit – a highly successful and commercially driven team that delivers LSE’s open enrolment short courses and distance learning degree programmes.

We seek an experienced Assessments Manager, with demonstrable organisation and IT skills, high attention to detail and proven ability to work flexibly as part of a team and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing all stages of the assessments process, including the appointment of examiners, organisation of exam paper setting and scrutiny, arrangements for the large-scale marking of assessment scripts, and confirmation of results at the annual Board of Examiners.

You will be part of an ambitious, responsive and proactive team, working closely with the Chair of the Board of Examiners, the Academic Director and Senior Management Team, and a large number of examiners. This is a vital role as the examinations set the academic standards vital to integrity, reputation and ultimately the success of the programme.

We offer a highly attractive pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities. We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working and excellent training and development opportunities.

Please note this role is office based three days a week with two days a week from home, except during exam sessions when it is four days a week, with one day a week working from home.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email j.wolvey@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 26 January 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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