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Exams & Assessments Lead

BAE Systems
Doha, QAT
Full Time
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Examination ManagementAssessment StrategyData AnalysisStakeholder ManagementLeadershipOrganizational Skills
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Role Overview

  • 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.
  • Provides assurance to the Technical Institute Contract & Assurance Manager and the Head of the Technical Institute that examinations and assessment are delivered in accordance with a defined, compliant and consistently applied assessment strategy.

Core Duties

  • Lead and manage the Examinations and Assessment team in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures
  • 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
  • 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
  • Capture and maintain sufficient assessment data to enable analysis of factors affecting student performance
  • 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
  • Plan and oversee the delivery of examinations, including reasonable adjustments and arrangements for students
  • Produce and provide pass lists and student class lists to the Contract & Assurance Manager following placement testing and aptitude testing
  • Support the Qatar Armed Forces and the Technical Institute Management Team in responding to student enquiries
  • Be responsible for the preparation of examinations and assessments, including room set up, attendance register, seating plans and invigilation support

Knowledge Considered Essential

  • 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

  • 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 meetings
  • Highly developed English verbal and written communication skills, including clear report writing, drafting formal correspondence, and handling confidential or sensitive issues appropriately
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • High level of computer literacy, including experience with Training Management Systems, Microsoft Office, databases and statistical/analytical applications

Experience Considered Essential

  • Experience working in a management or leadership position within an educational context (e.g. exams office, programme management, academic coordination)
  • Demonstrable experience in managing examinations and assessments, including scheduling, invigilation, integrity/security, marking, moderation and results processing
  • Experience of training, assessment or programme delivery with international students, preferably within the Middle East or similar intercultural environment

Knowledge Considered Desirable

  • Understanding of Military Trade Training contexts and the specific demands of technical/vocational training for military personnel
  • Knowledge of BAE Systems’ Approach to Training (BSAT) and/or Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) models
  • Knowledge of standardised English assessments (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, or military language proficiency standards) and their alignment to CEFR or similar frameworks
  • Understanding of vocational/technical qualification frameworks (e.g. BTEC, City & Guilds, national TVET frameworks, apprenticeship standards)
  • Awareness of relevant accreditation and quality assurance frameworks
  • Intercultural competence, particularly in Middle Eastern contexts; basic Arabic language ability could be advantageous

Skills Considered Desirable

  • Training Assessment Quality Assurance (TAQA) qualification or equivalent assessor/internal verifier qualification
  • Ability to contribute to or lead internal quality assurance processes such as standardisation, moderation and internal audit of assessment practice
  • Ability to design and deliver assessment related training
  • Skills in using e assessment or LMS platforms (e.g. Moodle, Blackboard, online testing tools)
  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills for monitoring student performance
  • Ability to work effectively within a hierarchical, disciplined environment and adapt communication style accordingly
  • Change management skills, including experience leading or supporting assessment or curriculum reform projects

Experience Considered Desirable

  • Experience in training design using BSAT/DSAT or equivalent defence/competency based training models
  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) in assessment, quality assurance, educational leadership or related areas
  • Experience in exam security and malpractice investigation in high stakes environments
  • Experience liaising with external awarding bodies, accreditation agencies or industry partners
  • Prior work experience in a Middle Eastern or similar cultural/military training environment

Behaviours

  • Agility: Collaboration, Balanced Decision Making, Flexibility, Innovation, Proactive Approach
  • Decency: Respect, Empathy, Integrity, Inclusivity, Fairness
  • Trust: Reliability, Transparency, Accountability, Consistency, Building Relationships
  • Knowledge: Curiosity, Sharing Insights, Continuous Learning, Critical Thinking, Adaptability
  • Promoting and Achieving Safety and Security Standards: Responsibility, Commitment, Support
  • Developing Others: Enable people to develop skills, empower, delegate, encourage learning culture, provide constructive feedback, provide opportunities for growth

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