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Assessment Officer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration
  • Newport

AI generated summary

  • You need assessment delivery experience, strong communication skills, attention to detail, confidence with digital platforms, and a team-oriented mindset. Familiarity with SOVA is a plus.
  • You will facilitate online assessments, support candidates, record outcomes accurately, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely and high-quality assessment delivery.

Requirements

  • Full-time, 12 month fixed-term role with hybrid working (monthly visits to either Newport, Wakefield or Croydon) and flexible working patterns based on assessment schedules.
  • This role requires experience in assessment delivery (e.g. recruitment, interviewing, or structured candidate assessment).
  • Full training provided on systems including SOVA and MS Teams.
  • Experience evaluating individuals against defined criteria and making objective, evidence-based decisions.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to put people at ease.
  • High attention to detail and confidence following structured processes.
  • A calm, professional approach in a busy, people-focused environment.
  • Confidence using digital platforms.
  • A team-focused mindset with a willingness to learn and develop.
  • Experience using SOVA or similar assessment platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitating and delivering professional online assessments, interviews, and role play exercises in line with structured assessment frameworks.
  • Supporting candidates throughout the process, ensuring a positive, fair, and consistent assessment experience.
  • Accurately recording assessment outcomes while ensuring all sessions are delivered on time and to required standards.
  • Providing technical support to candidates and working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth end-to-end assessment delivery.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer hybrid working arrangements with monthly visits to either Newport, Wakefield, or Croydon.

What are the working hours for this role?

This is a full-time role with flexible working patterns based on assessment schedules.

Is training provided for this position?

Yes, a comprehensive two-day training program is provided, followed by hands-on shadowing with an experienced mentor.

What is the salary for the Assessment Officer role?

The salary is £27,781, with £29,798 for those in Croydon due to London weighting.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, we provide full training and ongoing development to support your career growth.

What qualifications or experience are required for this position?

Experience in assessment delivery, such as recruitment, interviewing, or structured candidate assessment, is required.

What kind of assessments will I be delivering?

You will be facilitating and delivering professional online assessments, interviews, and role-play exercises in line with structured assessment frameworks.

What technology will I be using in this role?

You will be using platforms such as Sova and Microsoft Teams to conduct online assessments.

Is there support for candidates during the assessment process?

Yes, you will support candidates throughout the process to ensure a positive, fair, and consistent assessment experience.

Are there benefits associated with this role?

Yes, benefits include 25 days annual leave with the option to buy extra days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, paid volunteering days, and more.

Do you have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, we embrace difference as a source of creativity and innovation, and are committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants.

Can I apply if I'm unsure whether I meet all the qualifications?

Yes, we encourage you to apply even if you're unsure; we would love to hear from you!

Do you accommodate applicants with disabilities?

Yes, we participate in the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to any candidate with a disability who meets the minimum criteria for the role.

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Mission & Purpose

Sopra Steria, major Tech player in Europe recognised for its consulting, digital services and software development, helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. It provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a fully collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. With 50,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, the Group generated revenue of €5.1 billion in 2022.