Assessor

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as an Assessor on a fixed-term (12 months), full-time (37 hours per week) basis. The role will predominantly be working from home (with occasional UK travel). MOL are a training provider who specialise in professional qualifications for learners who work full time and study part time. We deliver international CIPD programmes at Levels 3, 5 and 7 and the majority of our courses are fully online. MOL learners are busy HR professionals, balancing work, home life and study and need the great support we offer to help them succeed. We're passionate about lifelong learning at MOL and enjoy developing and helping our learners to progress through their chosen qualification. If you're starting out in your career or looking for a role change, please apply and we'll explore if this could be the role for you. This is a great role if you'd enjoy using your HR knowledge and experience to support the people professionals of tomorrow. Alternatively, you may already have a teaching qualification and be looking to take your first step into the world of people professionals and HR qualifications. The Assessor role will be responsible for reviewing and grading HR-related assessments, ensuring they meet established guidelines and standards. This role involves evaluating the knowledge, skills, and competencies demonstrated by learners, providing constructive and developmental feedback, and maintaining consistency in marking. The Assessor role will play a key role in maintaining the credibility and quality of our HR qualifications. Be the first point of contact on all assessment-related content, offering support and guidance to challenge and support learners in achieving their qualification goals. Review and mark HR-related assessments, assignments, or case studies based on pre-defined marking criteria. Ensure consistency and fairness in marking across all assessments. Provide clear, constructive, and developmental feedback to learners to enhance their understanding and performance. Highlight areas of excellence and areas requiring improvement. Ensure marking aligns with both MOL's and the Awarding Organisation's standards, benchmarks, and industry best practices. Monitor learner progress, including making contact with learners who either fail to submit an assessment or are referred on an assessment. Provide support and guidance through 1-1 telephone tutorials, email and our VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) - including facilitating online discussions and activities. Adhere to confidentiality and data protection policies while handling learner information. Maintain accurate records of assessment results. Work closely with tutors, the product manager, and the quality team to address ambiguities in assessments. Commit to personal development to maintain and enhance your own professional experience. Be responsible for maintaining appropriate internal and external quality standards.You will need (Essential): Excellent written communication skills for providing precise and meaningful feedback. Familiarity with HR concepts, frameworks, and best practices. CIPD qualification - or be willing to work towards a CIPD qualification. An understanding of the demands of academic study. Commitment to ongoing CPD.You will need (Desirable): Prior experience in assessment marking is preferred. The ability to provide excellent verbal and written developmental feedback. A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., CIPD, HRM). Tutoring / teaching experience. Assessor qualification. Verifier qualification.Personal Qualities Ability to prioritise and meet specific deadlines. Excellent level of verbal and written communication skills. Excellent listening and observational skills. Ability to build supportive and trusting relationships with learners. Ability to persuade and influence both internally and in external networks. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Our benefits include: A generous annual leave entitlement, all inclusive of bank holidays. Wellbeing initiatives across the Group and support on an ongoing basis. Opportunity to join a Simply health Plan, which helps you get fast, virtual access to essential healthcare services, as well as cover for routine prescription costs and physio treatment to sort any aches and pains. Access to occupational health, which can provide professional advice and to recommend support with a disability or illness within the workplace. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and (email address removed) with UNUM - 24/7 access to confidential information and guidance service, including counselling support, bereavement, and legal advice. You at Work - access to a great range of retail discounts and exclusive offers.Safeguarding MOL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check. Equal Opportunities Statement At MOL, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The closing date for this job advert is 07/04/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response