Assessments Manager

Multiverse is the upskilling platform for AI and Tech adoption.

We have partnered with 1500 companies to deliver a new kind of learning thats transforming todays workforce.

Our upskilling apprenticeships are designed for people of any age and career stage to build critical AI data and tech skills. Our learners have driven $2bn ROI for their employers using the skills theyve learned to improve productivity and measurable performance.

In June 2022 we announced a $220 million Series D funding round co-led by StepStone Group Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst. With a post-money valuation of $1.7bn the round makes us the UKs first EdTech unicorn.

But we arent stopping there. With a strong operational footprint and 800 employees we have ambitious plans to continue scaling. Were building a world where tech skills unlock peoples potential and output.

Join Multiverse and power our mission to equip the workforce to win in the AI era.

Role summary

Do you want to be at the forefront of innovation in higher education Multiverse is looking for a driven individual to join the passionate team delivering our rapidly growing portfolio of degree apprenticeship programmes. As the first training provider to deliver degree apprenticeships we are pioneers in this space and growing rapidly - to date over 800 learners and their employers have chosen to build advanced skills in data programming and software engineering with us.

As Assessments Manager you will be responsible for the smooth operations of all elements of the assessments that underpin our degree apprenticeships. This includes marking and moderation of modular assessments delivery of end-point assessments and all associated policies procedures quality assurance and learner-facing support. You will lead a team that ensures that we deliver assessments in a way that is compliant efficient and provides an outstanding experience to our growing population of degree apprentices.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Advanced Assessments function and internal Awarding Organisation for Multiverse degree apprenticeships owning the policies and processes that ensure smooth compliant and high-quality assessment delivery

• Contribute to the overall strategy for degree programmes and assessments both as a key member of the Learner Services management team and collaborating cross-functionally with Delivery and other teams to drive improvements and provide seamless operations and learner experience

• Manage the delivery of marking and moderation for modular assessments ensuring apprentices project submissions are marked and moderated within SLAs and in line with regulations

• Oversee all internal and external quality assurance activity (IQA & EQA) for degree programme assessments including running the Board of Examiners the key mechanism that awards grades and enables learners to progress through their programme journey

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of gateways and end-point assessments for which Multiverse is the awarding organisation ensuring policies align with regulatory requirements processes are compliant and efficient and data and feedback are used to improve operations and learner experience

• Lead a small internal operations team manage a pool of External Examiners and External Assessors (contractors) who deliver and quality-assure key elements of degree assessments and manage tools and technologies that support assessment activity across Multiverse

Essential

• Experience of working in an Assessment Organisation/EPAO or awarding body setting

• Experience of working with Office for Students and Department for Education regulation including managing External Quality Assurance visits

• Familiarity with Apprenticeship Standards IfATE/Skills England and in particular degree apprenticeship policies and processes

• AI-led mindset that seeks to drive innovation and efficiency in operational delivery

• People management experience

• Excellent communicator

• Strong problem-solving abilities

Desirable

• Familiarity with version 1.2 of the Digital and Technology Solutions Professional degree apprenticeship standard

• Assessment-related qualifications such as IQA Award Certificate in Leading IQA or Award in Undertaking End Point Assessment

• Knowledge of the Office for Students Conditions of Registration

Benefits

• Time off - 27 days holiday plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day 2 volunteer days 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year

• Health & Wellness - private medical Insurance with Bupa a medical cashback scheme life insurance gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub and access to Spill - all in one mental health support

• Hybrid work offering - for most roles we collaborate in the office three days per week with the exception of Coaches and Instructors who collaborate in the office once a month

• Work-from-anywhere scheme - youll have the opportunity to work from anywhere up to 10 days per year

• Space to connect: Beyond the desk we make time for weekly catch-ups seasonal celebrations and have a kitchen thats always stocked!

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Were an equal opportunities employer. And proud of it. Every applicant and employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race colour ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. This will never change. Read our Equality Diversity & Inclusion policy here.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Multiverse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. We expect all employees to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding Policy our Prevent Policy and all other Multiverse company policies. Successful applicants will be required to undertake at least a Basic check via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

For roles that will involve a Regulated Activity successful applicants must also undergo an Enhanced DBS check including a Childrens Barred List check and a Prohibition Order check. Roles involving Regulated Activity may interact with vulnerable groups therefore are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 meaning applicants are required to declare any convictions cautions reprimands and final warnings.

Providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected and possible referral to the police and the DBS.

Required Experience:

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