Exams & Assessments Lead

About the role

The Examinations and Assessment Lead is responsible for the management and operation of the Examinations and Assessment team at the Technical Institute. The role ensures that all examinations and assessment activities are planned, delivered, monitored and reviewed in line with a compliant, consistent assessment strategy covering all training programmes, and provides assurance to the Contract & Assurance Manager and the Head of the Technical Institute.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Examinations and Assessment team in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Own and maintain the Technical Institute Assessment Strategy across all training.
• Provide Chief Instructors with a forward assessment calendar, including resits, complaints and appeals procedures.
• Forecast and plan resources needed to deliver the assessment calendar and strategy.
• Identify assessment-related training needs and run training and standardisation for invigilation, marking and assessment delivery.
• Capture and analyse assessment data on factors affecting student performance, and identify risks, trends and improvements.
• Ensure policies, procedures and controls are reviewed, controlled and available for centre approval and accreditation.
• Plan and oversee examination delivery, including reasonable adjustments for students.
• Produce pass lists and student class lists after placement and aptitude testing.
• Support responses to student enquiries and follow up on assessment issues.
• Prepare examinations, including room setup, seating plans, stationery and invigilation support.

Required profile

• Degree-level qualification in Education or a closely related field.
• Experience in a management or leadership position in an educational context.
• Demonstrable experience managing examinations and assessments, including scheduling, invigilation, integrity and security, marking, moderation and results processing.
• Experience with international students, preferably in the Middle East or a similar intercultural environment.
• Desirable: understanding of military trade training and technical/vocational training, and of BSAT/DSAT models.

Required skills

• Knowledge of examination and assessment principles, including formative and summative assessment.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, with clear written communication and stakeholder management.
• Computer literacy, including Training Management Systems, Microsoft Office, databases and statistical/analytical applications.
• Desirable: TAQA or equivalent assessor/internal verifier qualification, e-assessment or LMS platforms (Moodle, Blackboard), and strong data analysis and reporting skills.