Education Exams Officer & Compliance Lead

AWD online; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Online retail discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Family-friendly policies

Flexible Working Arrangements

Job summary

AWD online in Coventry is seeking an organised Exams Officer to lead the planning, preparation and administration of internal and external examinations, ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding bodies.

You will manage entries, timetabling, access arrangements, invigilators, results and post-results services, and contribute to budget, census and policy development. The role requires strong organisation and excellent communication across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an exams role within an education setting
• Current knowledge of national examinations practice and procedures, including JCQ regulations
• Strong organisation and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication with varied audiences
• Lead and develop colleagues in examination team activity

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage internal and external examinations
• Oversee entries, timetabling, access arrangements and exam security
• Lead invigilators and ensure regulatory standards are met
• Coordinate post-results services and issue certificates
• Contribute to school census, budget and policy development

Skills

Examinations planning

Regulatory knowledge (JCQ)

Data handling & reporting

Organisational skills

Communication with stakeholders

Training invigilators

Education

Experience in examinations role in education

Tools

SIMS

Databases / spreadsheets

Job description

AWD online in Coventry is seeking an organised Exams Officer to lead the planning, preparation and administration of internal and external examinations, ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding bodies.

You will manage entries, timetabling, access arrangements, invigilators, results and post-results services, and contribute to budget, census and policy development. The role requires strong organisation and excellent communication across stakeholders.