Academic Quality and Standards Assistant (External Examining)

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The External Examining system is a key mechanism for upholding academic standards in UK Higher Education. This role provides an exciting opportunity to play an important role in the operation of Liverpool John Moores University’s External Examining mechanisms.

Based in the Academic Quality and Standards Team, situated within the university’s Academic Registry, the role involves the completion of key administrative functions and the provision of advice and guidance to university colleagues, collaborative partners and External Examiners.

We are seeking someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, who is able to deal effectively with colleagues both within, and external to, the university.

An individual with methodical working practices, we are seeking someone who can organise and prioritise their work effectively and who is able to successfully work both independently and as part of a team. You will have the ability to work to agreed deadlines and to maintain accurate records are essential.

Informal inquiries may be made to Jenny Moran, Academic Quality and Standards Team Leader (External Examining) at J.R.Moran@ljmu.ac.uk or Andrew Jarrett, Head of Academic Quality and Standards at A.J.Jarrett@ljmu.ac.uk

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief.  All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.