Description Subject Manager, Language Acquisition Diploma Programme Salary: Circa £49,314 per annum Job Type: Full Time, 37.5 hours, Permanent Location: IB (International Baccalaureate®) Global Centre, Cardiff Hybrid working opportunity, office presence required one day per week About the job We have a fantastic opportunity for the successful applicant to take on a Subject Manager’s post within the Assessment Development and Delivery (ADD) team. The post-holder will lead and manage the assessment of a portfolio of subjects within Group 2 of the Diploma Programme (Language Acquisition). The successful candidate will be required to ensure the reliability, accuracy and fairness of assessment in the portfolio of subjects they are responsible for. They will manage international teams of senior examiners and be responsible for all assessment related activities of these teams including examination paper authoring, standardization and grade award. The post holder will also work closely with other departments of the IB, particularly those within the Education directorate and may occasionally represent the IB at international conferences and events. Responsibilities For designated subjects: Demonstrate leadership of a team of examiners, including senior examiners Lead authoring teams to produce high quality assessments Implement effective standardization processes and monitor the marking of assessment material Lead grade award meetings to ensure grades are awarded fairly Plan and manage expenses related to assessment for the designated subject(s), as appropriate Communicate with internal and external stakeholders any relevant information or advice on assessment related matters for the designated subject(s) in a variety of languages Represent the assessment perspective in curriculum review Qualifications About You Essential A qualification at degree level, relevant to the subject manager’s area of responsibility Significant and relevant post-qualification experience in educational assessment, teaching or research Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy The ability to analyse and draw conclusions from statistical information Native level fluency in at least one of the following languages: Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Korean, Hindi, Tamil, Arabic, or Chinese. Excellent spoken and written skills in English (the working language of the IB Assessment Centre) The ability to lead and work within a team and to foster a collaborative environment Competence in using standard office software (including Microsoft Word and Excel) A willingness to accommodate innovative ways of working with and using digital media The ability to manage multiple projects to agreed timelines The ability to present effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes Desirable Experience in a similar role Experience in examining In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 10% employer pension contribution from first day of employment (minimum contribution required from yourself is 3%) 25 Days annual leave, plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave 10 Days work from anywhere leave (per calendar year) Flexi Hours with our core hours as 10am-12pm and 2pm-3pm. You can flex your 37.5 hours per week around this Enhanced family friendly benefits Life assurance 4x annual salary Paid volunteering leave (one day per calendar year) Flexible benefits allowance at 1.5% of your annual salary Excellent continuous professional development Health and wellness schemes Disability Confident Employer Cycle to Work scheme Discounts on a range of products, including days out and Gym Memberships Cash back opportunities available from a wide range of retailers Employee Assistance Programme Free onsite parking Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm BST, 11 January 2026 Interviews will take place w/c 19 January 2026. 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.