Assessment Quality Officer
Salary: Circa £22,123 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent £27,654 per annum)
Permanent, Part-Time, 30 Hours per Week (4 Days)
Location: IB (International Baccalaureate) Global Centre, Cardiff
Hybrid working opportunity (working from the office at least one day per fortnight)
Start Date 01 September 2025
About the IB
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
You will be one of three officers 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 officers to ensure a consistent standard of decision making.
You will be a member of the Assessment Quality team which is part of the Assessment Principles and Practice department within the Assessment Division. The Assessment Division 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.
Key Responsibilities
1. Interpret assessment data to make decisions that ensure fair outcomes for candidates
2. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a consistent approach
3. Provide information and guidance about assessment to colleagues and schools
4. Analyse assessment data
5. Contribute to continuous improvement of processes
About You
6. A degree in Mathematics or subject with mathematical content, or proven experience of analysing data
7. Competent user of Microsoft Excel
8. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
9. Evidence of clear and effective spoken and written communication on complex, technical matters
10. Ability to prioritise work to meet a deadline.
11. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
12. Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance of own work
13. Ability to build reports in Power BI is desirable but not essential
14. Ability to work in French or Spanish is desirable but not essential
15. Knowledge of the IB, IB Programmes or being an IB Alumnus is desirable but not essential
Other Special Requirements:
16. A small amount of weekend working will be necessary during the examination sessions.
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:
17. 10% employer pension contribution (for 3% employee contribution).
18. Enhanced family friendly benefits.
19. 25 days annual leave (20 days pro rata), plus public holidays (6.5 days pro rata), with the option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave (4 days pro rata).
20. Ability to work from a different location for up to two contractual working weeks (. 10 working days when on five-day work week basis / 8 working days pro rata) in a calendar year. You must have the right to work in the location.
21. Life assurance 4x annual salary.
22. Paid volunteering leave.
23. Excellent continuous professional development.
24. Additional 1.5% of salary as a flexible benefits allowance.
25. Health and wellness schemes.
26. Cycle to Work scheme.
27. Discounts on a range of products, including days out.
28. Cash back opportunities available from a wide range of retailers.
29. Employee Assistance Programme.
30. Free on-site car parking.
* Please note that in September 2025 our Cardiff Office will relocate to Fusion Point One, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, CF10 5BF. The building is a 5-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station and a 10-minute walk to the city centre. Our new offices will have 60 parking spaces available which will be reservable online.
Applications are being received until 11.55pm, 03 July 2025
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 suitably qualified applicants.