Location
Cirencester, GL7 6JS. Flexible working options are available.
Salary
Grade 7: £34,610 – £41,064 per annum depending on qualification/experience.
Vacancy Type
Permanent, full‑time.
About the University
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education for 180 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land‑based sector. As one of the UK’s smallest universities, we are ideally people‑centred and agile: students and staff alike are names, not numbers. We create a pleasant working environment and advance projects promptly, with clarity on lines of support for colleagues in supporting the University’s mission.
Role Overview
We are looking for a candidate who can apply our vision to the coordination of student assessments (e.g. coursework, examinations) within the wider teaching curriculum. You will be attentive and proactive in ensuring fair and accurate outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Report directly to the Head of Registry and manage the operational provision of student assessment at RAU and its collaborative partners.
* Coordinate a small team to guarantee accurate, timely, and fair delivery across the assessment lifecycle.
* Ensure assessment criteria, mark schemes and briefs are correctly allocated against relevant modules.
* Monitor coursework submissions and maintain deadlines.
* Liaise with academics on marking.
* Arrange and oversee formal examinations.
Benefits
* 35‑hour working week with flexible working arrangements.
* Generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time posts).
* Pension scheme.
* Free parking on campus.
* Discounted catering facilities.
* Discounted onsite gym.
* Free library services.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Occupational health and counselling services.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Staff development opportunities.
Application
If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please apply through our website.
Closing Date
Tuesday 7th April 2026
Interview Schedule
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Equal Opportunity
The RAU is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the RAU at this level.
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