Assessment and Progression Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Assessment and Progression Officer

Posting Start Date: 28/11/2025

Job Id: 1956

School/Department: Student & Academic Services

Work Arrangement: Full Time (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Salary per annum (£): £32, £36,636 per annum

Closing Date: 11/01/2026

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Academic Programmes Office in two new posts focused on ensuring that the policies, systems and processes underpinning assessment and progression activities are efficient and effective.

Reporting to the Assessment and Progression Manager, the postholders will contribute to key assessment initiatives designed to assure the quality of assessment practices across the University and improve the student and staff experience. This will include the review of the University's policies and regulations relating to assessment and progression, analysis of current position and best practice within the sector, and development of processes, support and guidance.

We are looking for experience of working with regulations, policies and processes, confidence in managing and manipulating data and effective communication skills, with ability to present complex information in a clear and accessible format to a wide group of stakeholders. This role would particularly suit those who work in an agile manner in a small team but who have the ability to lead on defined areas of responsibility.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To provide high level support to ensure that policies, processes and systems underpinning assessment and progression activities are operating in an efficient, effective way and are contributing to a high quality student experience.
• To provide routine, first line advice on the application of University assessment and progression regulations and policies.
• To contribute to the development and review of the University's policies and regulations relating to assessment and progression and the transition into operational practice, including the creation of supporting information and guidance.
• To lead on data quality activities within the Assessment and Progression team, identifying and resolving issues and taking forward measures to prevent reoccurrence.
• To work with colleagues across the Academic Programmes Office to ensure the effective use and management of curriculum and related data, and a consistent approach across teams.
• To maintain a good understanding of University regulations, policies and practices; and an overview of the academic offer across the University, and to draw on these to inform the development of assessment policies, guidance and support for academic teams.
• As a member of our Professional staff you will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the professional behaviours set out in the Sheffield Professional Framework. Please follow this link for further information: Sheffield Professional Framework.
• As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

Essential or desirable

Stage(s) assessed at

Experience of interpreting and drafting complex regulations, policies and procedures.

Essential

Application, Interview

Ability to analyse and interpret data, and to synthesise information for use in decision making and planning activities.

Essential

Test, Interview

Ability to work proactively to identify and address issues with an appreciation of longer term implications.

Essential

Application, Interview

An understanding of how assessment and progression operate in a Higher Education environment, and the broad operational processes that deliver them.

Essential

Application, Interview

An effective communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain/present complex information to a range of audiences.

Essential

Application, Interview

Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work to pre-determined timescales and balance competing workloads.

Essential

Application, Interview

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide an effective service to academic departments, including advising on a range of policy/procedural matters.

Essential

Application, Interview

Experience of working as an effective team member, both within a small team and across multiple teams.

Essential

Application, Interview

Proficient in the use of IT packages (particularly Microsoft Word and Excel and Google apps) and ability to embrace new technology.

Essential

Application, Interview

Further Information

Grade

6

Salary

£32,080 - £36,636 per annum

Work arrangement

Full-time

Duration

1 year

Line manager

Assessment and Progression Manager

Our website

For informal enquiries about this job contact Cheryl Woods, Assessment and Progression Manager: on

Closing Date : 11/01/2026

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