Management & Administration - Principal Examiner
Would you be interested in supporting the production and delivery of T-Levels for Management and Administration?
We are looking for a T Level Principal Examiner to join us in the development and delivery of the Core Paper 1 for the Autumn 2025 assessment series and beyond.
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 and development.
Further detail on these elements, including sample assessments, can be found in the qualification specification on the 8715 qualification webpage.
The role will require input throughout the year as we produce assessments, with our examination series taking place in Summer and Autumn/Winter.
The Task Profile outlines the expectations of the Principal Examiner role, and the Person Specification outlines the experience we’re looking for someone to have as a Chief Examiner.
For more information please see the Role profile and Person specification.
The Principal Examiner oversees the Core Paper 1 assessment.
This exam paper covers the following elements of the Management & Administration core content:
• Business context
• People
• Business behaviours
This exam paper allows for candidates to demonstrate a broad range of subject knowledge within the Management & Administration core element. The exam has been split into two sections. Below details the types of questions and marks available for each section.
Section A is made up of 55 marks and includes 17 short answer and medium answer questions.
Section B is made up of 45 marks and includes 4 extended response questions.
The key timelines for each of the key activities the Principal Examiner is involved in are outlined below:
Autumn Series:
Standardisation: December
Marking Window: December-January
Awarding: February
Summer Series:
Standardisation: June
Marking Window: June-July
Awarding: July
Throughout the year, the Principal Examiner will also be on hand to support City & Guilds in responding to queries and feedback in relation to the assessments. The Principal Examiner must be available throughout the standardisation, marking and awarding windows.
This role consists of a retainer which is paid twice a year, as well as payment for the attendance at various meetings throughout the year and activities undertaken.
A full training and induction plan will be put in place for the successful applicant.
About your Application:
When completing your application, it is essential 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.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Successful applicants for the Principal Examiner position will be asked to carry out a short task and attend a telephone interview, before being confirmed in the role. We will be aiming to conduct interviews in mid October.
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.