Offer summary

Qualifications:

Relevant academic qualifications in higher education, such as a degree or equivalent. Experience in a similar external examination role within UK higher education. Strong understanding of academic standards, assessment procedures, and quality assurance. Excellent communication skills for providing constructive feedback..

Key responsibilities:

Ensure academic standards are maintained and student performance aligns with external benchmarks.

Review assessment processes and provide feedback on assignment design, exams, and marking schemes.

Attend and advise at Programme Assessment Boards, remotely if necessary.

Submit reports on assessment cycles to staff and students.

Job description

Contract type: Part-time - Casual

Location: Brighton Head Office (remote working)

As an External Examiner, you will be responsible for ensuring that academic standards for each programme and its elements are maintained at the appropriate level, and that student performance is assessed in line with relevant external benchmarks.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Ensuring that the academic standards for each programme and its elements are set and maintained at the appropriate level, and that student performance is accurately judged in accordance with relevant external benchmarks.
Confirming that assessment processes effectively measure student achievement against the intended learning outcomes, and that these processes are fair and operated equitably.
Verifying that the programmes, and the achievements of their students, meet the appropriate standards to prepare them for their intended degrees.
Providing programme staff with expert, external, and independent feedback that can be used to assure academic standards and enhance the quality of the programmes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Provide feedback to programme teams on the design of assignments, examination papers, and marking schemes. This will take place at the start of the academic year.
Review a sample of assessed work, which may also include remote meetings with staff and/or students as required.
Attend, at a minimum remotely, the final Programme Assessment Board(s) (PAB) to provide advice and endorse the collective decisions of the Board.
Submit a report, in the prescribed format, at the end of each cycle, which will be shared with staff and students.

ABOUT YOU

Relevant academic qualifications and experience in the field of higher education in one of the following subjects:
- Business
- Media
- Computing
Experience in a similar role or involvement with external examination processes in UK HE.
Strong understanding of academic standards, assessment procedures, and quality assurance.
Analytical and evaluative skills to assess the quality and effectiveness of programme elements and student performance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for providing constructive feedback.
Ability to work independently and remotely while meeting deadlines and fulfilling responsibilities.
Strong ethical standards and a commitment to fairness, objectivity, and confidentiality.

ABOUT US

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy.
We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.

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