Deputy Examinations Coordinator

Stanmore College; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanmore College is seeking a Deputy Examinations Officer to join the Exams team, supporting the delivery of internal and external examinations across the College. You will deputise for the Examinations Manager and help ensure examinations are planned, administered securely and in line with regulations.

The role requires experience in busy administrative work within education, with a strong focus on accuracy, confidentiality and coordinating timetables, rooms and invigilation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy administrative role, ideally within an education setting.
• Experience administering examinations from entry through to results and certificates.
• Good understanding of JCQ and awarding body requirements.
• Confidential handling of information and data.

Responsibilities

• Support the organisation and administration of internal and external examinations, from entries through to results and certificates.
• Deputise for the Examinations Manager when required, ensuring the effective operation of the Exams team.
• Ensure examination activity is carried out in accordance with JCQ regulations, awarding body requirements and College procedures.
• Submit examination entries, amendments and withdrawals accurately and within published deadlines.
• Coordinate examination timetables, rooming and examination arrangements in liaison with MIS and other College teams.
• Support the training, briefing and development of invigilators and relevant staff.
• Ensure examination papers, confidential materials and scripts are securely managed in line with examination regulations.
• Support the administration of examination access arrangements and work closely with the Access Arrangements Team to meet students' needs.
• Maintain accurate examination records and data across College systems and awarding body platforms, identifying and resolving discrepancies where required.
• Liaise with awarding bodies, students and staff to respond to queries and resolve examination-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Support the secure and accurate distribution of examination results and certificates.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of examination systems, processes and service delivery.

Job description

Stanmore College is seeking a Deputy Examinations Officer to join the Exams team, supporting the delivery of internal and external examinations across the College. You will deputise for the Examinations Manager and help ensure examinations are planned, administered securely and in line with regulations.

The role requires experience in busy administrative work within education, with a strong focus on accuracy, confidentiality and coordinating timetables, rooms and invigilation.