This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly formed Assessments and Awards team within Academic Registry. We are seeking an organised, detail-focused and stakeholder ‑oriented Assessments and Awards Team Leader to join our team. The Team Leader role plays a vital part in ensuring the effective delivery of assessments and awards processes, supporting the team, students and academic colleagues throughout the academic year. Reporting to the Assessments and Awards Manager, you will lead and manage the delivery of the work of the Assessments and Awards Team including BU partner institutions, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies and representation at any relevant working groups within Academic Services. Main responsibilities include managing the organisation of the Assessment Boards, assessment processes including exams, Awards Ceremonies and line management of individuals within the Assessments and Awards Team. A sound understanding of Higher Education academic policies, procedures and processes will be required. Evidence of understanding team leadership and development will need to be demonstrated. Strong administration and communication skills, attention to detail and confidence working with systems and deadlines are essential. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY STAFF AND AGENCY STAFF CURRENTLY WORKING AT BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY ONLY This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job. About the department The Assessments and Awards Team is part of the Academic Registry Department within Academic Services. Academic Services creates an enabling academic environment, which shares expertise, builds capabilities and inspires stakeholders through sector leading, user centred processes and outstanding service delivery. About us Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community. BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected] .