Curriculum and Assessment Officer (UK Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is seeking a Curriculum and Assessment Officer to support the delivery of assessments across its medical programme.

This role is central to ensuring exams are well-organised, accurate, and delivered smoothly. You will collaborate with academic staff, clinical partners, and administrative colleagues to manage the full assessment cycle—from preparing exam materials to supporting exam boards and maintaining assessment records.

If you enjoy working in a structured, deadline-driven environment and take pride in accuracy and organisation, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to medical education.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver written examinations across the medical programme
  Support the preparation of exam content, including question collection and formatting
  Carry out quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy and consistency
  Assemble exam papers and oversee exam delivery processes
  Maintain and update assessment data and records
  Provide guidance to students and academic staff on assessment procedures and timelines
  Support exam boards and committee processes
  Work with colleagues to improve systems and processes within the assessment cycle

About You

You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Strong planning, communication, and organisational abilities
  Experience working with data and administrative systems (e.g., MS Excel)
  Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading and document preparation

Desirable:

• Experience in exam administration or a similar structured environment
  Familiarity with systems such as PebblePad, SITS, or equivalent
  Experience working in higher education or a comparable setting

You should also demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and flexibility—especially during busy examination periods.

About BSMS

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is a partnership between the University of Sussex, the University of Brighton, and NHS organisations across the South-East of England.

The School is known for its commitment to:

Inclusive and student-focused education
High-quality clinical and academic research
Innovation in medical training and healthcare delivery

BSMS holds a Gold Athena Swan Award and has built a strong reputation for producing skilled healthcare professionals and impactful research.

Why Join This Team?

• Be part of a respected UK medical school
  Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
  Hybrid working options available
  Opportunities for professional development
  Contribute to improving healthcare education and outcomes

Visa and Work Eligibility

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route, depending on individual circumstances.

For official guidance, please refer to:

• Skilled Worker visa overview
  Eligibility criteria
  Salary and job requirements
  Tradeable points system
  Proving your right to work in the UK

Additional Information

• Based at the Audrey Emerton Building, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton
  Interviews will be conducted in person
  All work must be carried out within the UK
  Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds