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We are working on fast-moving projects with international clients to produce new assessments which fit with new curricula. These are often innovative for our clients and present an exciting opportunity to change the face of assessment for learners.
The role
A position has arisen for a Typesetter within the Assessment Projects team. Our team is responsible for the production of assessment materials that are used by teachers and students. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, friendly and supportive team who are passionate about exceeding our own and our customers' expectations.
If you are looking for a role where you can grow and gain experience; where you wish to be part of a team that helps each other and make things happen then we want to hear from you. This role is a full time 35 hours per week, hybrid working with Monday and Tuesday in the office.
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
About the role
This role will focus on typesetting assessment material and encompasses a range of administrative tasks and responsibilities. These will include:
- Accurately typesetting assessment material to strict deadlines.
- Carrying out the associated administration processes of question paper production.
- Establishing strong communication with internal and external staff and colleagues.
- Providing support and back up for other administrative tasks as required.
About you
We are looking for someone who believes in high standards and takes pride in their work and who is motivated by contributing to a team to help produce high quality material.
Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, particularly Word.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
Experience
- Typesetting or typing material.
- Working in a busy administration environment.
- Following processes and procedures.
Behaviours
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Positive attitude.
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Group personal pension scheme
- Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
- Green travel schemes
We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being Wednesday 7th February and interviews are scheduled to take place on the 14th & 16th February.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to issue sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route for this role as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements.
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
