Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

The College of Engineering, Environment and Science plays a central role in this mission, delivering innovative and professionally aligned programmes across engineering, technology, sustainability, the built environment, data, and applied sciences. Assessment and feedback are integral to our student‑centred, quality‑assured approach to learning and teaching, underpinned by robust academic standards and enhancement‑led practice.

Qualifications Required

Essential Requirements

• A first degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent professional experience)

• Subject expertise appropriate to the assessments being marked

• Experience of assessment and/or marking within higher education or a comparable professional context

• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload independently

Desirable

• A postgraduate qualification

• Recent or current experience of teaching, assessment or professional practice

The Role

Coventry University is seeking to appoint Academic Marking Assistants to support assessment and marking activity across a range of subjects aligned to the College of Engineering, Environment and Science. This role offers a flexible opportunity for suitably qualified professionals and academics to contribute to high‑quality assessment in a modern, professionally focused university. Joining Coventry University as an Academic Marking Assistant offers, the opportunity to contribute to a supportive academic community committed to fairness, consistency, and excellence in assessment and the student experience.

Academic Marking Assistants will work under the direction of Module Leaders to support the marking of summative and formative assessments, ensuring assessment decisions are accurate, consistent and aligned with approved marking criteria and academic regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Mark student assessments accurately and fairly against moderated marking criteria

• Provide clear, constructive written feedback to support student development

• Adhere to assessment deadlines and quality assurance requirements

• Engage with moderation, standardisation and training activities as required

• Maintain confidentiality and academic integrity at all times

• Marking will be undertaken in line with University policies, quality assurance processes, and agreed turnaround times.

Applicants are invited with expertise in one or more areas aligned to the College, including (but not limited to):

• Aerospace Engineering: Aerospace science, aerospace structures and materials

• Aviation Management: Operations and scheduling, data analytics

• Mechanical , Manufacturing & Metrology: CAM and Digital Manufacturing, materials science.

• Motorsport: Powertrain and EV powertrain.

• Electrical Engineering: General Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• AI and Data Science: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision and Data Analytics.

• Computer Science: Programming, Web Development and Software Engineering.

• Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security: Network Security, Pen testing, Reverse Engineering and Cryptography. 

• Forensics: Digital Forensics. 

• Civil engineering : Materials, structures, geotechnics

• Built environment: Quantity surveying, project planning

• Geography/environment: Environmental sustainability

Further details of the College of Engineering Environment and Science can be found here: College of Engineering, Environment and Science 

Our Successful Candidate

You will hold a first degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or be able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience. You will possess subject expertise appropriate to the assessments being marked and have experience of assessment and/or marking within higher education or a comparable professional context. Strong written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a high level of ICT proficiency are essential, alongside an understanding of how digital tools support teaching, learning, and assessment. The role also requires you to be able to manage workload independently and work effectively to deadlines. A recognised teaching qualification would be desirable.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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