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CIMA Qualifications Freelance Case Study Marker

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About the Role
We are looking for experienced accountancy professionals to join our pool of Case Study Examination Markers on a freelance contract basis. You will use your expertise to assess candidates' application of management accounting knowledge in complex business scenarios. Working against established marking schemes and assessment criteria, you will help ensure that examination outcomes are fair and reflective of the calibre expected of the profession. Your work will directly contribute to the development of future finance leaders while maintaining the quality, integrity, and credibility of CIMA's professional qualifications.
Opportunities are available across all three levels of the CGMA Professional Qualification: Operational, Management, and Strategic. Please note your preference in your application, as we may consider you for any level.
This is a fully remote freelance role, with occasional travel to CIMA's UK offices in London for training and standardisation activities.
You Will
- Mark CGMA Professional Qualification case study examination scripts (live, practice, and sample) observing CIMA marking guidance, assessment criteria, and agreed deadlines using our exam systems
- Apply marking schemes objectively to ensure fair, reliable, and high-quality assessment outcomes for all candidates.
- Exercise professional judgement when evaluating candidates' responses and seek guidance from Lead Markers where clarification is required.
- Be available for mandatory training and standardisation Marker's meeting
- Maintain the integrity, and security of examination materials and candidate information
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We offer marker appointments on a part-time freelance basis, typically for around 4 weeks for each exam session. We allocate work according to exam volumes and pay on a per-script basis. Please note that CIMA and the Association are offering these roles on a freelance contract basis only, not as direct employees.
You Have
- A CGMA designation or another recognised professional accountancy qualification.
- Knowledge of the CGMA Syllabus
- Experience applying marking schemes accurately and objectively.
- Proficiency in using IT systems
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a marking team.
- Experience managing deliverables on different timescales
- A commitment to student and data confidentiality, and examination security.
- The ability to comply with CIMA policies, procedures, and the Code of Ethics.


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