Cambridge University Press & Assessment (CUPA)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
OCR Appeals Committee Members We are Cambridge OCR, part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are looking for Appeals Committee Members to sit on the Cambridge OCR Appeals Committee. The Committee ensures that students, teachers and other education staff involved in assessment, mainly in the UK, have a voice in the decisions we make about them. The Committee help us ensure we treat them fairly, at the same time as upholding the standards and integrity of our qualifications. Appeals Committee Members conduct an independent review of individual cases about: the accuracy and procedures in awarding results, malpractice sanctions, or how students with special circumstances, such as disabilities, illness and injury, are supported through assessments to minimise any disadvantage. These cases can involve complex, sensitive issues that have a serious effect on people's lives and futures. Appeal hearings are held online via Microsoft Teams with the potential for some in person in our Cambridge office made up of a panel of three committee members, including a panel chair and at least one independent member. They are supported by a secretary drawn from Cambridge OCR staff. Further details of the appeals process can be found in the JCQ guide to the awarding bodies' appeal processes. About The Role As a member of Cambridge OCR's Appeals Committee, you will form part of the panel for appeal hearings, reading case papers in advance. You will attend appeal hearings online or in person, listen to the cases made by Cambridge OCR and the people appealing, question them and decide whether to uphold or not uphold appeals in full, or in part, based on JCQ regulations and the available evidence. When upholding appeals you may recommend or direct that Cambridge OCR: conducts further work, such as: reviewing the marking of an examination, or moderation of non-examined assessment re-investigating a malpractice allegation, re-considering a special consideration or access arrangement decision, changing a malpractice sanction, removing a malpractice sanction or finding of malpractice. Training is provided annually (or more often if needed). Hearings are scheduled mainly between November and January typically Tuesday to Thursday lasting around three hours sometimes up to four hours including the pre-meeting. However, isolated hearings may occur at any point through the year. Most hearings are online via Microsoft Teams, while some may be in-person at our Cambridge office. Payment Currently 92.49 per appeal hearing session Currently a variable preparation fee typically of 92.49 but may increase or decrease depending on the complexity of the appeal hearing, Travel and subsistence allowances are paid for in-person meetings. About you We're looking for people with the highest personal and professional standards, who can reach fair and proper outcomes in demanding situations. Committee members cannot be current employees or assessors of Cambridge University Press and Assessment. Ideally, applicants should not have been employed by Cambridge University Press and Assessment or assessed for Cambridge OCR within the last five years. You should have: Essential Criteria Excellent communication skills, including active listening, Ability to interpret, analyse and question complex evidence, Objectivity for making unbiased decisions. A keen sense of integrity and fairness, Confidence in handling challenging conversations. Desirable Experience Experience of leadership, Experience of teaching and / or administration in an education setting, preferably secondary education, Experience of panel or committee work of a similar nature to appeal hearings. Our Commitment to Diversity We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups to ensure our committee reflects the diversity of the society we serve. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, sexual identity, cultural or social class. OCR Appeals Committee Members application closing date - 22/02/2026 Apply now.
OCR Appeals Committee Members We are Cambridge OCR, part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are looking for Appeals Committee Members to sit on the Cambridge OCR Appeals Committee. The Committee ensures that students, teachers and other education staff involved in assessment, mainly in the UK, have a voice in the decisions we make about them. The Committee help us ensure we treat them fairly, at the same time as upholding the standards and integrity of our qualifications. Appeals Committee Members conduct an independent review of individual cases about: the accuracy and procedures in awarding results, malpractice sanctions, or how students with special circumstances, such as disabilities, illness and injury, are supported through assessments to minimise any disadvantage. These cases can involve complex, sensitive issues that have a serious effect on people's lives and futures. Appeal hearings are held online via Microsoft Teams with the potential for some in person in our Cambridge office made up of a panel of three committee members, including a panel chair and at least one independent member. They are supported by a secretary drawn from Cambridge OCR staff. Further details of the appeals process can be found in the JCQ guide to the awarding bodies' appeal processes. About The Role As a member of Cambridge OCR's Appeals Committee, you will form part of the panel for appeal hearings, reading case papers in advance. You will attend appeal hearings online or in person, listen to the cases made by Cambridge OCR and the people appealing, question them and decide whether to uphold or not uphold appeals in full, or in part, based on JCQ regulations and the available evidence. When upholding appeals you may recommend or direct that Cambridge OCR: conducts further work, such as: reviewing the marking of an examination, or moderation of non-examined assessment re-investigating a malpractice allegation, re-considering a special consideration or access arrangement decision, changing a malpractice sanction, removing a malpractice sanction or finding of malpractice. Training is provided annually (or more often if needed). Hearings are scheduled mainly between November and January typically Tuesday to Thursday lasting around three hours sometimes up to four hours including the pre-meeting. However, isolated hearings may occur at any point through the year. Most hearings are online via Microsoft Teams, while some may be in-person at our Cambridge office. Payment Currently 92.49 per appeal hearing session Currently a variable preparation fee typically of 92.49 but may increase or decrease depending on the complexity of the appeal hearing, Travel and subsistence allowances are paid for in-person meetings. About you We're looking for people with the highest personal and professional standards, who can reach fair and proper outcomes in demanding situations. Committee members cannot be current employees or assessors of Cambridge University Press and Assessment. Ideally, applicants should not have been employed by Cambridge University Press and Assessment or assessed for Cambridge OCR within the last five years. You should have: Essential Criteria Excellent communication skills, including active listening, Ability to interpret, analyse and question complex evidence, Objectivity for making unbiased decisions. A keen sense of integrity and fairness, Confidence in handling challenging conversations. Desirable Experience Experience of leadership, Experience of teaching and / or administration in an education setting, preferably secondary education, Experience of panel or committee work of a similar nature to appeal hearings. Our Commitment to Diversity We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups to ensure our committee reflects the diversity of the society we serve. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, sexual identity, cultural or social class. OCR Appeals Committee Members application closing date - 22/02/2026 Apply now.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment (CUPA)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Tech Lead Salary: 49,000 - 65,500 Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week) The Tech Lead at Cambridge University Press and Assessment plays a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and strategic execution within a multi-stakeholder environment. By providing technical leadership across the full technology stack, the Tech Lead, in collaboration with the architecture team ensures systems are designed for maintainability, extensibility, and long-term success. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the Tech Lead Role We are seeking a Technical Lead to provide strategic technical leadership across our modernisation programme. In this role, you will design and deliver high-quality, scalable, and resilient applications that align with business goals while ensuring systems are built for long-term maintainability and adaptability. You will balance rapid delivery with architectural vision, driving innovation, automation, and performance improvements across the technology stack. As a key leader, you will shape our cloud-native architecture, guide best practices, and mentor engineering teams to raise standards of quality, security, and resilience. You'll work closely with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, and cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business outcomes, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. This is a pivotal opportunity to architect solutions that support the organisation's growth and transformation. From migrating core systems to the cloud and optimising CI/CD pipelines, to embedding security and scalability into every design decision, you'll play a critical role in evolving our platforms. You'll also help modernise legacy systems, explore emerging technologies, and ensure our platforms can meet the demands of the future. If you are passionate about building resilient, future-ready systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. About You You are a seasoned technical leader with the ability to balance strategic vision and hands-on expertise. You thrive in complex environments, ensuring architectural consistency, high-quality engineering, and alignment across global delivery teams. With a deep understanding of cloud-native systems, microservices, and modern delivery practices, you drive scalable solutions that meet business objectives while enabling teams to excel. You're also a strong mentor and collaborator, passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering innovation. Proven ability to define and enforce technical best practices across multi-team environments. Expertise in designing resilient, high-performance solutions and partnering with architects and Technical Leads to ensure scalability and maintainability. Strong knowledge of microservices, cloud deployments, and integration patterns to guide technology choices that support long-term objectives. Proficiency in AWS, Azure, and GCP with expertise in leveraging cloud-native services for compute, storage, and databases. Skilled at working with Delivery Leads, Product Owners, and Managers to ensure technical initiatives align with delivery milestones and business needs. Ability to refine technical requirements for clarity, efficiency, and execution. Experience supporting both onshore and offshore development teams, driving collaboration, knowledge sharing, and seamless integration. Leadership in code reviews, continuous improvement, and best practice adoption to maintain high engineering standards. Strong expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment strategies to optimise delivery efficiency and reliability. Knowledge of security frameworks and governance standards, ensuring robust and compliant solutions. Skilled in identifying and resolving bottlenecks, dependencies, and blockers impacting delivery timelines. Proficient in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimising performance for resilient, stable systems. Experience collaborating with Delivery Managers to proactively manage risks around scalability, security, and technical debt. Experienced in mentoring and leading teams, cultivating a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Strong stakeholder management skills, effectively bridging technical teams, delivery stakeholders, and partner organisations. Proven track record in recruitment, training, and upskilling, building high-performing teams for long-term success. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. If you choose to apply, please include a short cover letter with your application, making sure you specify you are applying for this vacancy. We look forward to hearing from you. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 3rd October. Interviews are scheduled to take place on week commencing 6th October. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Tech Lead
Tech Lead Salary: 49,000 - 65,500 Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week) The Tech Lead at Cambridge University Press and Assessment plays a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and strategic execution within a multi-stakeholder environment. By providing technical leadership across the full technology stack, the Tech Lead, in collaboration with the architecture team ensures systems are designed for maintainability, extensibility, and long-term success. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the Tech Lead Role We are seeking a Technical Lead to provide strategic technical leadership across our modernisation programme. In this role, you will design and deliver high-quality, scalable, and resilient applications that align with business goals while ensuring systems are built for long-term maintainability and adaptability. You will balance rapid delivery with architectural vision, driving innovation, automation, and performance improvements across the technology stack. As a key leader, you will shape our cloud-native architecture, guide best practices, and mentor engineering teams to raise standards of quality, security, and resilience. You'll work closely with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, and cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business outcomes, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. This is a pivotal opportunity to architect solutions that support the organisation's growth and transformation. From migrating core systems to the cloud and optimising CI/CD pipelines, to embedding security and scalability into every design decision, you'll play a critical role in evolving our platforms. You'll also help modernise legacy systems, explore emerging technologies, and ensure our platforms can meet the demands of the future. If you are passionate about building resilient, future-ready systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. About You You are a seasoned technical leader with the ability to balance strategic vision and hands-on expertise. You thrive in complex environments, ensuring architectural consistency, high-quality engineering, and alignment across global delivery teams. With a deep understanding of cloud-native systems, microservices, and modern delivery practices, you drive scalable solutions that meet business objectives while enabling teams to excel. You're also a strong mentor and collaborator, passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering innovation. Proven ability to define and enforce technical best practices across multi-team environments. Expertise in designing resilient, high-performance solutions and partnering with architects and Technical Leads to ensure scalability and maintainability. Strong knowledge of microservices, cloud deployments, and integration patterns to guide technology choices that support long-term objectives. Proficiency in AWS, Azure, and GCP with expertise in leveraging cloud-native services for compute, storage, and databases. Skilled at working with Delivery Leads, Product Owners, and Managers to ensure technical initiatives align with delivery milestones and business needs. Ability to refine technical requirements for clarity, efficiency, and execution. Experience supporting both onshore and offshore development teams, driving collaboration, knowledge sharing, and seamless integration. Leadership in code reviews, continuous improvement, and best practice adoption to maintain high engineering standards. Strong expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment strategies to optimise delivery efficiency and reliability. Knowledge of security frameworks and governance standards, ensuring robust and compliant solutions. Skilled in identifying and resolving bottlenecks, dependencies, and blockers impacting delivery timelines. Proficient in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimising performance for resilient, stable systems. Experience collaborating with Delivery Managers to proactively manage risks around scalability, security, and technical debt. Experienced in mentoring and leading teams, cultivating a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Strong stakeholder management skills, effectively bridging technical teams, delivery stakeholders, and partner organisations. Proven track record in recruitment, training, and upskilling, building high-performing teams for long-term success. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. If you choose to apply, please include a short cover letter with your application, making sure you specify you are applying for this vacancy. We look forward to hearing from you. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 3rd October. Interviews are scheduled to take place on week commencing 6th October. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Tech Lead
