Freelance Assessor - Marketing Apprenticeship Standards for Assessment  

We’re looking for Independent Assessors/IQAs to join us in assessing the following apprenticeship standards: 

• Multi-Channel Marketer (Level 3) 

• Marketing Assistant (Level 3) 
• Marketing Executive (Level 4)

• Marketing Manager (Level 6) 
  
  

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a relevant qualification and substantial experience working in the marketing sector. 

Assessments are carried out primarily remotely, via video calling. It can be done from anywhere in the UK as long as you have a computer, webcam and strong internet connection. The assessments include a project with questioning and a professional discussion based on a portfolio of evidence. 

This is a flexible position that you can work from home, choosing your own hours (within office hours).  

The IQA role involves: 

• Reviewing assessors’ justifications for assessment
• Confirming final grading
• Providing feedback on assessment quality, processes and procedures

The assessor role involves: 

• Marking submitted evidence using a defined assessment plan and grading criteria
• Making sound judgements about the standard of the apprentice’s knowledge and competence
• Providing robust feedback to the apprentice and arriving at an overall grade
• Attending standardisation meetings twice annually
• Working as part of the 1st for Awarding assessment team
• Maintaining your own professional development.
   

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Essential 

• Recent, relevant experience in the marketing profession – working at or above the level of the apprenticeship you’ll be assessing (within the last 3 years, or with substantial, proven experience if earlier). 

• A relevant marketing qualification at least at the same level as the apprenticeship standard (or higher). 

• Strong understanding of marketing practice, with the credibility to assess apprentices fairly and consistently. 

• Highly organised  

• Reliable and trustworthy  

• Able to plan your own schedule and commit to agreed times/bookings  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  

• Able to attend two standardisation activities per year  
  

Desirable

• Experience working as an Independent Assessor, coach or tutor  
• Grading experience  

• A good understanding of apprenticeship standards

• Prevent and safeguarding training  

• Assessor/IQA qualifications (e.g. CAVA, TAQA, Award in Undertaking EPA, A1)  

You’ll be helping apprentices succeed while working flexibly and sharing your expertise with a growing organisation. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you and explore working together.