Operations Coordinator) Assessment Specialist & Marking Coordinator
Salary: £28,800 - £37,425
Location: Hybrid, Cambridge
Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)
Are you an organised and results-driven professional with a passion for operational excellence?
Cambridge International is looking for a motivated AS & Marking Coordinator to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth delivery of Cambridge International assessments, working closely with both internal teams and external examiners to ensure candidates receive accurate results on time.
About the role
As an AS & Marking Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing operational tasks linked to our annual exam series, including coordinating assessor panels, allocating resources, and overseeing marking processes. You will ensure that all activities are carried out efficiently, on time, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
This is a hands-on role that requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. You will also be expected to make informed decisions, monitor team performance, and suggest improvements to drive operational efficiency. Your work will directly contribute to the success of the AS & Marking team and the timely delivery of accurate results for our candidates.
About you
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You'll be a proactive problem-solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make informed decisions under pressure.
You'll have excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. With experience in managing or leading teams, you'll be adept at motivating and supporting others to achieve their goals. You'll be comfortable overseeing day-to-day operations, allocating tasks, and driving performance within your team.
You'll also be able to use data to track performance, implement improvements, and ensure that operational standards are consistently met. If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively, and continuously seeking ways to improve operational processes, this role is the perfect fit for you.
* Proven experience in operational coordination or team management, preferably within an assessment or educational setting.
* Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements.
* Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing demands in a dynamic environment.
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Group personal pension scheme
* Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
* Green travel schemes
We also offer hybrid working options from day one, with the expectation to work at least two days a week in the office to ensure effective collaboration and team engagement.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 4 May 2025 although we may close it earlier if suitable candidates are identified. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 12 May 2025.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry
Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements.
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
(Operations Coordinator) Assessment Specialist & Marking Coordinator