AI Leadership Programme Assessor & Marker (Contract, PHD Level)

At peopleworth, we support work where people and performance thrive. As part of our Employer Group, we work with a variety of forward-thinking partners and are excited to share this opportunity that sits within our growing group.

Role Overview

The AI Leadership Programme Marker supports the delivery of a postgraduate-level professional learning programme by assessing learner assignments and providing high-quality, developmental feedback. Working remotely during defined marking periods, this role plays a critical part in ensuring consistent academic standards, timely assessment, and positive learner progression across the programme lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess learner project submissions against defined criteria and marking rubrics.
• Provide clear, constructive, and developmental written feedback on all assigned assessments.
• Apply consistent grading standards aligned with programme calibration and moderation guidelines.
• Collaborate with tutors and delivery team members to support marking consistency across cohorts.
• Participate in calibration and moderation activities as required during each marking period.
• Manage allocated marking workloads to meet agreed turnaround times and deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with learner support teams to ensure feedback enables learner progression.
• Maintain accurate records of assessment outcomes in relevant learning systems.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience marking assessments at postgraduate level.
• Strong understanding of leadership, strategy, or technology-related subject matter, with relevance to AI-enabled contexts.
• Doctoral level qualification completed or currently in progress.
• Ability to apply assessment rubrics objectively and consistently.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and openness to feedback.
• Confidence using online learning platforms and digital assessment tools.
• Demonstrated interest in the future of artificial intelligence and leadership development.

Benefits

• Collaborative, people-centred performance culture.
• Opportunities to grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible, remote-based working during defined marking periods.

Our Recruitment Process

The peopleworth Employer Group follows a fair, transparent, and multi-stage recruitment process designed to ensure mutual fit.

1. Application Submission: Complete the online form and answer brief application questions.
2. Initial Screening: Your application is reviewed for role alignment; successful candidates move to the longlist.
3. Video Interview Stage: You’ll be invited to record short responses to 3 to 4 role-specific questions.
4. Live Interviews: Shortlisted candidates join first-round interviews and, where applicable, additional stages depending on the role.
5. Final Shortlist and Verification: Reference and background checks are completed.
6. Offer and Contracting: Successful candidates receive formal offers and contract documents.
7. Pre-boarding and Onboarding: Once accepted, you’ll complete a pre-boarding process before officially joining your employing organisation within the Employer Group.

Throughout every stage, we value clear communication, respectful engagement, and timely feedback.