Bournemouth University
Assessments and Awards Team Leader
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About The Role
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.
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.
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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.
More than just a job! Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.
Core Package
- PAY – a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression
- PENSION – a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions
- HOLIDAY – Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part-time)
- WORK LIFE BALANCE – flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)
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You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:
Health & Wellbeing
- Employee assistance programme
- Dental care scheme
- Health cash plan
Financial & Discounts
- Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
Travel
- Cycle to work scheme
- Secure bike stores, showers, and lockers
- Free bus travel between campuses
- Discounted bus travel
Sports & Activities
- Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
Family
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- On-site nursery with discounts for BU staff
Modern, Vibrant Campus Locations
- Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces
- On-site food outlets and coffee shops
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 hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.
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