Land based: ALMP/ACM Core Exam paper 1- T Level Marker
Would you like to be involved with supporting the delivery of T Levels in Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care?
We are looking for Marking Examiners to join us in the delivery of the Summer 2026 exam series for core exam Common Paper 1.
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.
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.
Core Paper 1 is one of the exam papers that assess the common core content. It is a two-hour exam with a maximum of 80 marks available. This paper is a great introduction to marking for those that have not been a marking examiner previously.
The Role Profile defines the responsibilities and expectations of the Examiner role. The common core covers the building blocks of knowledge and skills that give learners a broad understanding of the industry and job roles across all pathways in Agriculture, Land Management and Production (ALMP) and Animal Care and Management (ACM). At the same time, it develops the core skills they will need to apply when working within industry. This exam is common to all core pathways:
- Agriculture, Land Management and Production (ALMP)
- Crop, Horticulture, and Trees
- Livestock
- Land-based Engineering
- Floristry core Animal Care and Management (ACM)
- Animal Management
- Animal Science
Overview of topic areas covered by Common Paper 1:
- Health and safety
- Sustainability
- Working in the agriculture, environmental and animal care sector
- Ethics
- Business
- Equality
- Communication
- Relationship management
- Finance
- Information and data.
Further detail on these elements, including sample assessments, can be found in the qualification specification on the 8717 qualification webpage .
For more information please see the Role Profile and Person specification.
Key timelines:
Examiners must be available for the below schedule to be considered for the Summer 2026 marking series:
Training: 15th May or 1st June - 1/2 day (remote) This will be a workshop session for markers with the Principal Examiner.
There will also be online training available to self-serve. A preparation activity (approx. 2 hours) will be given to be completed ahead of training.
Standardisation: 11th June 2026 -1 day (remote) .
A preparation activity will be given to be completed ahead of the standardisation meeting (approx. 2 hours) Attending Standardisation and completing related activities is compulsory for this role
Marking window: Mid-June to early July
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 the application form
When applying, ensure you read the person specification carefully and map your application to show how you meet the requirements. Applications that do not demonstrate this 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 receiving your application.