The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.
We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.
*University status awarded in or after 1992
The College
London College of Music Exams is one of the longest leading-established exam boards for the creative arts in the UK and strives for inclusivity and equality in line with the UWL mission.
LCME offer Music examinations in Music, and in Drama and Communication, which are held at centres worldwide as well as our Digital platform that offers both recorded and live online exams (coming shortly). Our qualifications are unique in the graded exam sector in being awarded by a university.
The exams portfolio covers a wide range of syllabuses with new developments being considered to broaden the offer in the future. UWL is committed to LCME and will continue to invest in opportunities to improve the quality of the experience for staff and candidates of LCME.
The Role
As Chief Examiner for Music, you will oversee the selection, training, and development of Music examiners, ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of face-to-face and digital exams. You will be responsible for maintaining assessment consistency, upholding regulatory standards, and overseeing examiner moderation and standardisation.
As a key member of the LCME management team, you will contribute to syllabus development and the promotion of Music qualifications. You will also act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for exam appeals and enquiries.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Music assessment processes to ensure consistency and fairness and seamless exam delivery.
- Manage examiner recruitment, training, moderation, and standardisation to uphold LCME and regulatory standards.
- Handle examiner queries and manage the appeals and enquiries process for Music.
- Contribute to syllabus and publication development.
The Person
We are looking for a highly experienced music professional with a strong background in assessment and examiner management. You should have:
- Extensive experience in Music education, assessment and performance.
- A deep understanding of all genres of Music performance and pedagogical styles.
- Proven experience in training, moderation, and management.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to uphold consistency and high standards in assessment.
How to Apply
To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&
Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 21st March 2025
Additional Information
Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl
Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.
The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.