Assessment Quality Officer (Fixed Term)

Assessment Quality Officer (Part Time) Fixed Term Until July 2027

• Job Type: Fixed term until July 2027, Part Time, 30 Hours per Week (4 Days)
• Salary: Circa £24,800 per annum (FTE £31,000.00)
• Location: IB (International Baccalaureate®) Global Centre, Cardiff
• Hybrid working opportunity, working from the office at least once per fortnight

If you're looking to work for a global organisation with a meaningful mission, and with colleagues all over the world, then the International Baccalaureate® (IB) may have the ideal opportunity for you! The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 5,800 schools across 162 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world. Apply now to join our global organisation where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

About The Job

The Assessment Quality Officer is part of the team responsible for quality assuring IB assessments worldwide. More information about IB assessments can be found at www.ibo.org/about-assessment

You will be one of three analysts responsible for quality assuring assessments. You will interpret assessment data to make decisions that ensure high levels of quality assurance. You will work closely with the other two analysts to ensure a consistent standard of decision making.

You will be a member of the Assessment Quality team which is part of the Quality and planning department within the Assessment and Operations Office. The Assessment and Operations Office is responsible for ensuring that the May and November examination sessions are properly delivered and that candidate results are accurate, appropriate and released on time.

Responsibilities

• Interpret assessment data to make decisions that ensure fair outcomes for candidates
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a consistent approach
• Provide information and guidance about assessment to colleagues and schools
• Analyse assessment data
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes

• Occasional weekend working is essential during the year.

• A degree in Mathematics or subject with mathematical content, or proven experience of analysing data.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance of own work
• Experienced user of Microsoft Excel and good knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate well across all levels of an organization, with the ability to build and foster working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Evidence of communicating effectively with stakeholders on complex, technical and sensitive matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Delivery of quality outcomes within defined deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work in French or Spanish is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of the IB, IB Programmes or being an IB Alumnus is desirable but not essential

• 10% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• 25 Days annual leave, plus public holidays, with the choice to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• Flexible working hours
• Paid volunteering leave
• Excellent continuous professional development
• 1.5 % Flexible benefits allowance
• Health and wellness schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on a range of products, including days out
• Cash back opportunities available from a wide range of retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site car parking

We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we’re happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process.