ALMP/ Livestock - T Level Marking Examiner
Would you like to support City & Guilds in the delivery of T Levels in Agriculture, Land Management and Production (ALMP)?
We are currently looking for Marking Examiners to join us in the delivery of Summer 2026 assessment series and beyond for the Livestock pathway.
This Associate role gives you the opportunity to work alongside your current job, to build additional income with competitive daily rates, and to continue to develop your own skills.
For more information please see the Role Profile and Person specification.
About the Role
As an Examiner you’ll be expected to carry out timely marking, by applying accurate and consistent marks on candidate evidence, in line with the agreed application of the marking grid and tolerances set at standardisation and feedback from Senior Examiner sampling. The Role Profile defines the responsibilities and expectations of the Examiner role.
The question paper and Employer-set Project assess the knowledge and skills learned as part of the core element of the T Level. They are set and marked by City & Guilds and delivered across Summer and Autumn series each year.
The question paper covers topics such as:
- Health and safety
- Sustainability
- Biosecurity
- Supply chain
- Anatomy and physiology
- Diseases, disorders and health plans
- Nutrition
- Medicine
- Technology and equipment
- Data and information
The Employer-set Project consists of several tasks linked to an employer-set brief that changes each series:
- Research
- Report
- Project plan
- Presentation
- Evaluation
Further details, including sample assessments, can be found on the 8717 qualification webpage. Please refer to the Person Specification to prepare your application.
Key Timelines:
Examiners must be available for the below schedule to be considered for the Summer 2026 marking series.
Training dates: ESP: 27/04/2026 or 30/04/2026 Core paper 2: 15/05/2026 or 05/06/2026
Standardisation date: ESP: 26/05/2026 Core paper 2: 17/06/2026
Marking window: ESP: 27/05/2026 - 18/06/2026 Core paper 2: 18/06/2026 - 08/07/2026
All Marking Examiners must attend marker training, as well as a standardisation meeting (typically 1-day remote). Quick turnaround periods apply during marking. A Marker report will be required to summarise trends observed during the marking activity.
Application process -
How to apply:
- Submit your CV
- Complete your application form
When applying, please refer to the Role Profile for the responsibilities and expectations of the Examiner role and ensure you read the person specification fully and map your application to show where you meet the requirements set out. Please note applications that do not demonstrate meeting the person specification may be declined or delayed.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Successful applicants may be asked to complete a short task, attend a telephone interview, and/or attend training as part of the second stage of recruitment.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthen and enriches us, and that it is the responsibility of everyone at the City & Guilds Group to drive this value. We work hard to be inclusive in our approach to recruitment and associate opportunities, whilst still ensuring we meet our regulatory requirements. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from diverse and underrepresented communities.
We look forward to your application.