Assessments Officer

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK. 

Requirements

Assessments Officer
📍 Location: London
📄 Contract Type: Full time (37 hours per week)
💰 Salary: Up to £27,075
📅 Closing Date: Friday, 17th July 2025

About Us

SAE Institute was founded in 1976 and is a globally operating higher education provider focused on creating a talent pipeline for the creative media industries. Our network of campuses spans over 28 countries on six continents with more than 40 campuses. SAE Institute in Europe is Part of the AD Education group of companies, delivering industry-focused creative education to more than 30,000 students. SAE offers industry-focused Creative Media Degrees across eight subject areas – Audio, Content Creation & Online Marketing, Film, Game Art Animation, Games Programming, Music Business, Visual Effects, and Web Development.

ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) is a leading UK music school with campuses in London and in 2025 opening in Liverpool and Leeds. For over 35 years, ICMP has been at the forefront of contemporary music education, offering personalised, industry-focused training to help students thrive in the competitive music industry. ICMP delivers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including specialisations in Electronic Music Production, Live Event Management, and Music Marketing. 

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assessment Officer to join our dynamic team at ADE UK. This key role supports the Assessment Manager and is responsible for coordinating the assessment of students across modules and programmes aligned with a specific Faculty or Department and Campus.

You will play a critical part in maintaining the quality and integrity of assessment processes, acting as a central advisor on regulations and procedures, and ensuring full compliance with both ADE UK and our university partners' policies. You will also chair Campus Assessment Panels, contribute to Regional Assessment Panels, and oversee the accurate processing and release of student results.

Key Responsibilities

Examinations, Assessments & Graduation

• Manage student assessments across designated modules and programmes.
• Coordinate exam logistics, including invigilation, external examiners, and special adjustments.
• Administer extenuating circumstances processes and advise students on outcomes.
• Lead on results processing, progression reporting, and communication with students and faculty.
• Chair Campus Assessment Panels and participate in Regional Assessment Panels.
• Support the planning and delivery of graduation ceremonies.

Student Record Management

• Monitor student progression, deferrals, and assessment records via CAS/DRAD and Canvas.
• Input grades, generate academic reports, and ensure systems reflect accurate student data.
• Collaborate with Programme Leaders to maintain current and accurate programme records.

Student Support

• Act as a point of contact for student and staff queries regarding assessments.
• Manage communication around reasonable adjustments and special exam arrangements.
• Provide pastoral support in collaboration with Programme Leaders.

Quality Assurance & Policy

• Contribute to internal and external quality audits and continuous process improvement.
• Support programme validations, reviews, and student casework investigations.
• Ensure alignment with ADE UK and partner university regulations and policies.

Key Relationships

You’ll work closely with:

• Registry Leadership Team
• Senior Academic Team
• Academic Managers & Faculty
• Programme and Module Leaders
• External Examiners
• Data and Student Services Teams
• University Partners

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Strong knowledge of academic assessment processes and regulations.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage complex workloads and deadlines.
• A professional and student-focused approach to communication and problem-solving.
• Experience using student record systems (CAS/DRAD, Canvas or similar) is highly desirable.
• The confidence to chair formal academic panels and represent your campus at a senior level.

Why Join Us?

At ADE UK, you’ll join a passionate team committed to academic excellence and student success. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and diversity , and offer professional development opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your higher education administration career and make a real impact on student success, we’d love to hear from you.

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Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. ADE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits

A wide range of attractive benefits