Chief Examiner Music Performance and Production

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The opportunity

UAL Awarding Body are recruiting for the post of Chief Examiner for Music Performance and Production. To join us, you’ll need a proven track record working in the Further Education sector.  

Working closely with the Associate Dean of Academic Standards and team of Chief Examiners, you will provide expert advice, subject knowledge and academic input to the design, development, delivery and assessment of UAL Awarding Body qualifications in all aspects of music performance and production including, but not limited to, qualifications at Level 1, 2, 3 and L4.

About you

An expert in your field you will have a degree in music or an equivalent professional qualification in the music sector and you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of UAL Awarding Body qualifications, educational frameworks and the requirements of educational regulatory bodies such as Ofqual and CCEA, and the Department for Education.  

The ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively, setting standards particularly relating to assessment, quality assurance, external verification and/or external moderation is essential. 

This role does require the post-holder to have a DBS check in place. 

In addition, you will keep abreast of contemporary developments in the music industry through your network of professional contacts and a commitment to continuing professional development. Recent music industry experience would be advantageous and experience of leading on, or contributing to, the design and development of regulated qualifications is desirable. 

Please apply early as this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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