ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES
Join the ACU as Assessment Hub Manager
and use your experience of managing international mobility programmes to help us build a better world through international collaboration in higher education.
The role
The Assessment Hub Manager is an exciting post that plays a pivotal role in the delivery of a UK Government’s flagship outward mobility programme, which will enable tens of thousands of UK students from schools, colleges and universities to access international study and work opportunities.
The Assessment Hub Manager leads the operational delivery of the assessment of grant funding applications and appeals from unsuccessful applicants. You will be the main point of contact for four Senior Assessors and provide leadership and guidance to them on both a strategic and day-to- day level to ensure successful, compliant and timely delivery of assessments and appeals to within contract KPI requirements.
You will support the Head of the Programme in developing and implementing the delivery policies, process and systems to the satisfaction of the funder, and take the lead in key initiatives such as monitoring and evaluation and financial management. You will additionally play a key role in championing the Programme, both to internal and external stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity to make a major contribution to a leading global mobility scheme, enabling tens of thousands of students from schools, colleges and universities to access international study and work opportunities, delivering transformative opportunities for individuals and communities across the UK.
The Assessment Hub Manager will work closely with the two other members of the team and provide support to the external team of four Senior Assessors and approximately 30 Grant Assessors.
Who are we looking for?
You will need:
- Degree educated or equivalent experience.
- Experience of managing and empowering teams, including staff development and performance management.
- Proven ability and track record of managing business and administrative teams effectively.
- Experience of developing and implementing strategies to improve service delivery, in a client-facing role.
- Ability to balance competing priorities under pressure of deadlines without compromising the quality-of-service delivery.
- Demonstrated high level of autonomy and initiative, with an ability to work flexibly and independently, exercising sound judgement.
What to expect:
We see equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and we value the many different perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our collective performance (you can find more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding on our website by visiting our website). We believe in investing in all our people and creating cultures in which everyone can thrive.
We offer a fantastic package of benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays (pro rata – part time employees) and 4 Christmas closure days
- Generous pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Significant investment into your personal and professional development
- Regular social activities
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Give as you earn charitable donations scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest-free travel season ticket loan.
To find out about our benefits, flexible working, health and wellbeing and professional development, visit our website.
How to apply:
To apply click the apply button.
Closing date: 9am on 25 November 2024
Interview Date: 3 December 2024
Interviews will take place virtually.
