Skills Assessor – CIPD & CMI

About us:

At Leep Talent, part of the Leep Group, we are committed to powering up potential for individuals and organisations through high-quality training, apprenticeships and professional development. As a collective of specialist training providers, the Leep Group works together to deliver a complete, people-first training solution, supporting learners and employers across the UK.

Leep Talent specialises in IT, digital and HR training, delivering apprenticeships, skills bootcamps and short courses designed around real workplace needs. Our programmes are employer-led and focused on building practical skills, confidence and long-term career resilience. Key qualifications include recognised CIPD, CompTIA and Microsoft certifications, ensuring learners gain industry-relevant knowledge that makes an immediate impact.

Across the Leep Group, we support over 20,000 learners each year, helping people at every stage of their career journey, from pre-employment and entry-level training through to upskilling and career progression. With a strong focus on accessibility and social impact, many of our programmes are 100% government-funded, removing barriers and creating opportunity for all.

We believe the world of work is evolving, and real progress happens when organisations look beyond job titles and qualifications to focus on the whole person, their skills, strengths and ambition. That belief sits at the heart of everything we do.

Together with our other brands across the Leep Group, Leep Talent provides a 360-degree, career-lifecycle approach to skills and workforce development, equipping learners to thrive and empowering employers to build future-ready teams.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and learner-focused Skills Marker to support the delivery and assessment of our CIPD and CMI programmes. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing learner submissions, providing high-quality feedback, and supporting learners throughout their qualification journey to ensure positive outcomes and achievement.

This role combines assessment responsibilities with learner support, requiring someone who can confidently guide learners through course content, assessment expectations and professional development. You will play a key role in maintaining quality standards, learner engagement and timely achievement across a range of professional qualifications.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of CIPD and/or CMI qualifications, experience within adult education or training, and a passion for supporting learners to succeed.

Responsibilities 

In common with all staff:

• To support the Leep Talent’s mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives
• To implement Leep Talent’s Equality and Diversity policies
• To take responsibility for one’s own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities
• To implement the Leep Talent’s health and safety policies and practices
• To contribute to Leep Talent’s commitment to continuous improvement as identified in Leep Talent's quality assurance systems
• To be committed to Leep Talent’s safeguarding procedures and high priority to be given to the safeguarding of learners

Role Responsibilities

• Mark and assess learner assignments and assessments for CIPD and CMI programmes in line with awarding body standards and internal quality assurance processes
• Provide clear, constructive and developmental written feedback to support learner progression and achievement
• Support learners with academic guidance and coaching
• Monitor learner progress and proactively identify learners requiring additional support or intervention
• Maintain accurate and timely records of learner progress, assessment outcomes and communications on internal systems.
• Work collaboratively with delivery, quality assurance and learner support teams to ensure consistent learner experience and outcomes
• Participate in standardisation meetings and internal quality assurance activities.
• Ensure assessment turnaround times and KPI targets are consistently achieved
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CIPD and CMI qualification requirements, assessment criteria and industry best practice
• Promote a positive learner experience that reflects the Leep Talent brand and values
• Support Senior Management with agreed duties and ad-hoc projects where required
• Ensure all safeguarding, compliance and data protection procedures are always followed

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Level 5 HR or business-related qualification.
• Assessors’ qualification.
• Experience assessing CIPD qualifications.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to provide clear and constructive feedback.
• Occupationally competent with relevant industry experience within HR, Learning & Development, Management or Business functions.
• Experience supporting learners in an education, apprenticeship or training environment.

Desirable:

• Experience assessing CMI qualifications.
• Level 7 HR or business-related qualification.

Equal Opportunities:

Leep Talent is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to recruiting, appointing, and employing staff in accordance with all relevant legislation and best practice (Equalities Act 2010). Job vacancies are advertised online to ensure they are accessible to all members of the community. The recruitment and selection process is applied fairly and consistently to everyone applying for positions within Leep Talent.

Any feedback on our approach to hiring is always welcome, please feel free to email our Chief Information Officer at Lewis.Fraser@LeepGroup.com

This job description describes (but does not limit) the main duties and responsibilities expected to be undertaken by the employee. This is subject to change and variation by Leep Talent as is necessary to respond to the needs of the business.

All roles at Leep Talent are subject to DBS Checks as part of our safer recruitment process and ongoing commitment to safeguarding all staff and learners in the business.

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 p.a.

Reference: LI016