Assessment Development Officer

We are now inviting applications to fill the following vacancy:

Job Title: Assessment Development Officer

Band: 5

Location: Hybrid – Home / CIH office

Hours: 35 hours per week

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are the professional body inspiring, equipping and supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.

You will have experience of developing regulated assessments from the ground up, including defining and documenting strategies that meet regulatory requirements. You should have a solid grasp of assessment principles with an interest in using technology to improve efficiency and learner experience. You will enjoy collaborating with subject matter experts and co-ordinating activities with other business areas to produce high-quality assessments and supporting materials.

The overarching purpose of this role is:

• To manage the development of assessments for housing apprenticeship assessment.
• To set and uphold the standard for housing qualification assessment.
• To ensure that CIH assessment products and services are developed and delivered in compliance with all regulatory and organisational requirements.
• To design a fit for purpose online assessment offer.

CIH is committed to equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection and strives to have a workforce that promotes inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments we can make to achieve and celebrate diversity.

Closing date for applications:
Wednesday 23 September 2026

Interviews due to take place:
Week commencing 5th October 2026

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Hours

35 hours per week

We want you to enjoy working at CIH, so it’s really important to us that we offer benefits that you value. Take a look below at some of the things you can take advantage of when you join us:

• 25 days holiday, plus eight bank holidays as standard (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) plus, gifted days off over Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working to accommodate your work and personal commitments – we value outcomes and recognise that everyone has a unique working style
• Access to our employee assistance programme for life’s challenges
• Policies to support you with big life changes or difficult times, such as the menopause and caring responsibilities
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Private health care with the option to purchase for family members
• Generous sick pay allowance
• Financial support for eye tests and help with the cost of glasses
• Cycle to work scheme.

• Access to CIH Plus, our employee discount portal to help your salary go further
• Income protection scheme in case of an extended period of illness
• Death in service benefit equivalent to three times your salary
• Helping you save for the future by contributing to a defined contribution pension scheme.
• Full CIH membership – access all our member-exclusive content to build your housing knowledge
• A commitment to your professional development
• A flexible office space encouraging collaborative working.

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