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25 June 2025

Job: PIF TICK assessor

We are hiring a freelance assessor to support health information creators to gain, and maintain, their PIF TICK certification.

Job title: PIF TICK assessor

Location: Remote

Contract: Part-time, freelance contract

Salary: Dependent on experience

Closing date: 13 July

PIF is hiring a freelance assessor to support health information creators to gain, and maintain, their PIF TICK certification. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our mission to improve the quality of health information and help the public identify credible resources. The successful candidate will not only need to be able to provide robust assessments, but also support applicants and certified creators to improve their production process.

Person specification  

  1. Proven competency and experience of assessing organisations against quality criteria or of applying the PIF TICK criteria and undergoing assessment, or supporting an organisation through assessment.
  2. An ability to be flexible in applying the criteria appropriately in a range of organisations.
  3. Excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport and provide support to organisations.
  4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  5. Ability to maintain accurate records and update databases in a timely and consistent manner.
  6. Ability to maintain client confidentiality and follow company procedures for GDPR  compliance.
  7. Ability to maintain PIF’s equality and diversity policy.
  8. Ability to represent PIF’s values of trustworthiness, fairness and friendliness.
  9. Ability to work cooperatively as part of a small team.

About PIF and the PIF TICK  

PIF is an independent, charitable incorporated organisation. A key area of operational activity is the PIF TICK quality mark. 

The PIF TICK sets the criteria for trusted health information and provides an assessment and certification scheme.  Members of the scheme undergo an initial online self-assessment followed by a video assessment with an assessor before they can use the PIF TICK quality mark. Members are offered support and guidance to help them achieve the required standard and assessed on an annual basis. Assessments are carried out via Google Meet and our online portal.  

How to apply

To apply, send your CV and a cover letter to [javascript protected email address] by midnight on Sunday, 13 July. 

This is a part-time freelance contract. The role is home-based but there may be some travel to team meetings.