Job Title:Specialist Moderator - Ministry of Defence (MOD)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:Awarding Body & International Development

Responsible to:Quality Manager

Location:Home based

Key Relationships:Directorof the Awarding Body and International Development, Quality and Qualifications Manager,MOD Specialist Lead Moderator (MoDSLM), MOD Project Manager, Business Development Manager, Quality Officer, Qualifications Administrator, External Assessment Administrator, Awarding Body Administrator, Operations Manager, Customer Service Co-ordinator and operations team, Approved MOD Centre’s

JOB SUMMARY

To moderate the assessment process and learners assessed work in line with CMI quality assurance practices and within the agreed period
To arrange and conduct allocated centre visits to sample learner work as and when required and respond to quality questions raised by their Centre(s)
To agree Personal Achievement Records for learners at the allocated Centres
To complete visit reports for agreement by the centre within the period specified
To provide the MoDSLMand Quality Manager with data as required
To attend and participate in all training and standardisation sessions
To inform CMI of any conflicts of interest that may arise during the course of their duties

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Moderate the assessment process and learners assessed work in line with CMI quality assurance practices and within the agreed period

To moderate the assessment process and learners assessed work in line with CMI quality assurance practices and follow all standardisation training
To moderate the assessment process and learners assessed work in line with regulatory and legislation requirements
To take feedback and guidance from the MoDSLMand Quality Manager regarding moderation
To moderate the assessment process and learners assessed work by arrangement with respective approved MOD Centres, at a frequency commensurate with throughput of learners

To conduct centre visits on specific qualification to review assessed learner work

Conduct centre visits to moderate learner work on specific qualifications as and when required
To sample centre assessments in line with CMI quality assurance practices
To sample centre assessments in line with regulatory and legislation requirements
To provide quality briefings to staff and learners within their allocated approved MOD Centre(s)

To complete and return all paperwork and feedback to the Approved MOD Centre within the period specified

To complete and post HUB reports to the required standard and within the period specified
To provide the MoDSLMand Quality Manager with details of any malpractice or maladministration
To seek guidance from the MoDSLMand/or Quality Manager if any issues that the Moderator is unable to resolve in relation to the learner assessment or marking scheme

To provide the MoDSLMand Quality Manager with data as required

To provide the MoDSLMand Quality Manager with data as required
To provide the MoDSLMand Quality Manager with any adhoc data as requested
To provide the MoDSLMand Quality Manager with any suggestions of improvement of CMI policy and practices

To attend and participate in all training and standardisation sessions

To attend all training and standardisation meetings
To fully participate in all training and standardisation sessions
To participate or represent the MOD Specialist Moderators in review/quality board meetings with the client(s) – in agreement with the MoDSLM

Adhere to all CMI policies and procedures in particular Code of Conduct, Adherence, conflicts of interest. Inform CMI of any conflicts of interest that may arise during the course of their duties

CMI is both a recognised Investor in People and the champion of the National Occupational Standards for Management and Leadership. It is your responsibility to ensure that your own professional knowledge and job skills are fully up-to-date at all times. In addition, Line managers are responsible for managing the performance and development of team members to achieve the business goals of the future along with satisfying their own personal career aspirations.

These responsibilities are not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There may be other duties and requirements associated with the post which CMI may reasonably require you to perform from time to time.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

Effective moderation of allocated Approved MOD Centres within the agreed period
Compliance processes which met regulatory requirements are designed and implemented
Effective departmental and interdepartmental relations are developed and maintained
Effective partnerships are maintained with external stakeholders

KEYCHARACTERISTICS

Essential

Degree level or equivalent
Assessor Quality Assurance qualification or equivalent
Experience of moderation of a range of assessment methods
Experience, understanding and technical knowledge of the subject area for the qualifications for which they will be responsible

IT skills - proficient in Microsoft applications
In-depth understanding of the Awarding Body role
Knowledge of the role of the Regulatory Authorities in qualifications' quality and monitoring
Knowledge and understanding of the regulations governing qualifications in the UK
Experience of working within an education, training, development and/or assessment environment as an assessor, verifier, administrator or auditor
Experience of creating and maintaining high quality customer relationships - internal and external
Calm and unflustered
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Ability to maintain high standards
Ability to focus on detail
Ability to attend meetings, events in the UK
Enthusiastic and passionate about education and maintaining standards

Desirable

Knowledge of CMI and its work.

Experience of working within regulatory frameworks, preferably within a assessor and/or compliance role

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