Exams & Assessments Lead

The Examinations and Assessment Lead has overall responsibility for the management and operation of the Examinations and Assessment team. The role is accountable for the effective planning, delivery, monitoring and review of all examinations and assessment activities within the Technical Institute. The role provides assurance to the Technical Institute Contract & Assurance Manager and the Head of the Technical Institute that examinations and assessment are being delivered in accordance with a defined, compliant and consistently applied assessment strategy covering all training programmes. The Examinations and Assessment Lead is responsible for management of student data, the ongoing review of examinations and assessment operations, the systematic collection and analysis of performance data, and the identification of risks, trends and improvement actions that impact learner outcomes. The role ensures that all required assessment policies, procedures and controls are implemented and adhered to in accordance with the contractual requirements and those of external awarding and regulatory bodies, (e.g. City & Guilds and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education). Internal audits, assessment analysis, moderation outcomes and course performance reports will inform decision-making and recommendations. The role works closely with the Chief Instructors (Academic and Engineering) to ensure clarity of roles, compliance with assessment requirements, and effective communication across stakeholders. The Examinations and Assessment Lead supports continuous improvement activities, contributing to corrective actions, preventative measures and the development of customer satisfaction and quality performance metrics. Core Duties: - Lead and manage the Examinations and Assessment team in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures applicable to people and talent management, and personal health, safety and wellbeing. - Own and maintain the Technical Institute Assessment Strategy across all elements of Technical Institute training. - Provide Chief Instructors with a forward assessment calendar, including scheduled assessments, re-sit opportunities, and complaints and appeals procedures, in advance of each phase of training. - Forecast and plan resource requirements to support the delivery of the assessment calendar and assessment strategy. - Identify assessment-related training needs and implement appropriate training and standardisation activities for staff involved in invigilation, marking, checking, or assessment delivery. - Capture and maintain sufficient assessment data to enable analysis of factors affecting student performance, including environment, materials, instructors, and assessments. - Ensure all examinations and assessment policies, processes, and procedures are regularly reviewed, controlled, and available for centre approval and accreditation activities. - Ensure examinations and assessments are applied consistently and uniformly across the Technical Institute against a clearly defined and commonly understood assessment framework. - Plan and oversee the delivery of examinations, including reasonable adjustments and arrangements for students where deemed appropriate/necessary. - Produce and provide pass lists and student class lists to the Contract & Assurance Manager following placement testing and aptitude testing conducted as part of student selection and enrolment activities. - Support the Qatar Armed Forces and the Technical Institute Management Team in responding to student enquiries, providing accurate information and advice, and following up on assessment-related issues or concerns. - ​Be responsible for the preparation of examinations and assessments, including room set up, attendance register, provision of seating plans and stationery as well as ensuring there is sufficient invigilation support arranged. Requirements Competencies: Knowledge considered essential includes: - ·Degree-level qualification in Education (or closely related field). - Demonstrable knowledge of examination and assessment principles, including formative and summative assessment at secondary or tertiary level. - Understanding of the functions of assessment (diagnostic, formative, summative, certification) and working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods as they relate to assessment and evaluation. - Working knowledge of curriculum delivery and evaluation in an educational setting. Skills considered essential includes: - Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities. - Ability to initiate, develop and maintain effective procedures, policies and documentation for exams and assessments. - Ability to contribute to the planning and delivery of educational programmes and to present confidently at senior-level