Horticulture - Principal Moderator

  • Job Reference: 11318
  • Date Posted: 24 September 2026
  • Recruiter: City & Guilds
  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Remote Working: 100% remote working possible
  • Salary: On Application
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Job Description

For more information please see the Role profile & Person specification

As a Principal Moderator you will:

  • Produce and submit relevant assessment materials and participate in all stages of the production process until sign off
  • Monitor and support an allocated team of Lead/ Moderators, to ensure a standardised and consistent approach to quality assurance, moderation, feedback and processes
  • Accompanying Moderators carrying out Provider visits
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of Lead/ Moderator training, updates, standardisation sessions and sampling/advisory activities.
  • Develop standardisation materials to support Provider marking activity
  • Support the Associate Management team with the recruitment, selection and training of new Moderators
  • Produce Principal Moderator reports, reporting on trends and issues identified by moderators, Providers and moderator sampling
  • Support moderation activity - conduct and document qualification moderation and advisory activities with Providers, in line with quality assurance guidelines
  • Carry out your own moderation activities including visits to Providers
  • Prepare for and participate in awarding activities to ensure standards of assessments are maintained over time.

Key Dates:

To undertake this role, you will be required to confirm your availability for the following date/s:

Standardisation

Remote

04/06/2027

Training

Spring 2027

These dates will be confirmed in the Autumn.

Application process:

  • Submit your CV

  • Complete the application form

When completing the application, it is essential you read the person specification and map your application to show where you meet the requirements set out. Please note applications that do not demonstrate meeting the person specification may be declined or delayed.

If you are interested in more than one qualification area or Moderator vacancy, please submit a separate application for each role.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthen and enriches us, and that it is the responsibility of everyone at City and Guilds to drive this value. We work hard to be inclusive in our approach to recruitment and associate opportunities, whilst still ensuring we meet our regulatory requirements. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from diverse and underrepresented communities.

Please email associate.recruitment@cityandguilds.com and let us know if you require any support/adjustments with your application and if successful any adjustments needed to support you in your role.

Join us in maintaining excellence in assessment and helping learners achieve their full potential. We look forward to receiving your application.