Who are we looking for?

We are currently looking for Exam Writers to join Central Academic team, Cambridge Education Group.

The role will be on a per exam / assessment basis. The role is homebased.

Do you have previous experience as an exam writer, experience with writing assessment material, normally in the form of individual questions which form an exam paper or assessment with attention to detail and the ability to manage time and multiple projects? Are you able to work to strict deadlines and follow stringent protocols to ensure compliance with a variety of internal and external regulations, working closely with others who also share responsibility for quality and assurance within an organisation?

Please note that interviews for shortlisted candidates and any potential job offers may be in place before the application end date. We recommend that, if interested in any of the roles, you apply as soon as possible.

1. As an exam writer you are required to write assessment material, normally in the form of individual questions which form an exam paper or assessment.
2. Prepare the questions or items with answer keys as specified by the relevant Central Programme Coordinator, according to the syllabus specification and exam/assessment writer guidelines, ensuring the level of difficulty is appropriate for the qualification and fits the specification.
3. Provide full details of source material used where copyright permission will be required.
4. Submit the required material to a high-quality standard within an agreed timescale and in the format required. If the agreed timescales are not met or the material(s) produced is not deemed to be of a satisfactory standard, no fee will be payable.
5. Send a revised version of the material, following feedback from the Deputy Chief Academic Officer.
6. Evaluate the first draft of the exam/assessment material produced by other Exams/Assessment Writers. This includes:
   
   • ensuring all syllabus requirements are met
   • indicating all errors in content
   • working through practical assessments and source data, as necessary
   • making sure the level of difficulty is consistent with the qualification and with previous years
   • ensuring parity of standards across components and across optional questions within a component
   • contacting the product manager for advice if the content is felt to be sensitive or inappropriate
7. Carry out all these services in line with our instructions and the schedule of services.
8. There will be key dates and contact points that you will be required to adhere to which are driven by assessment dates in the course calendar. Full details will be provided prior to starting in relation to any key dates.

Education

• Educated to degree or equivalent qualification level, in relevant subject area (Essential)
• Demonstrates competency in English language to IELTS 8.0 or equivalent (Essential)
• Master’s degree or equivalent, in relevant subject area (Desirable)
• Teaching qualification (Desirable)

Experience

• Experience of working in a customer-focussed academic environment
• Experience of working with data

Skills

• IT literate
• Ability to plan workloads and meet deadlines
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Attention to detail
• Ability to keep accurate records and to track information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal, written and electronic

Employee Values

• At Cambridge Education Group we believe that in living our values every single day we Achieve More for everyone around us, and in so doing makes it a great place to work.

• Expert - Each individual strives to demonstrate expertise in everything they do, from previous experiences or acquiring new, relevant skills and know-how. We are great at sharing our knowledge to help our students, fellow colleagues and partners Achieve More.

• Authentic - Our actions are taken, and decisions made, in line with our vision and mission; we trust each individual to do the right thing and deliver what they say they will through genuine, open and honest dialogue. We bring our whole selves to work, maximising our diversity to Achieve More.

• Innovative - We continually improve all aspects of what we do, being solution-focused to affect change on our path to Achieve More. All colleagues share their ideas, big and small, and are flexible to new practices, approaches and ways of working.

• Whether you work in one of ourOnCampus centres, Digital, iheed or Campus Services divisions, supporting one of our many partner universities or as part of one of our central service functions you will find a friendly, fast-paced and supportive work environment created by our diverse range of colleagues.

CEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo background checks in the required countries. Where roles have direct contact with children, including all OnCampus centre- based roles, this will include ID, qualification and reference checks, criminal record checks including an Enhanced Disclosure (or equivalent) in line with safeguarding requirements and our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy (including Children Protection). Any offer of employment is subject to all checks being satisfactory. The Company also expects all colleagues to share the Company’s commitment to Equal Opportunities within the workplace.