Exam Access Arrangements Coordinator

Nelson and Colne College Group

Accrington

On-site

GBP 9,400 - 25,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Free on-site parking

Health & wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College Group is seeking an Exam Access Arrangements Coordinator to join the Additional Learning Support Team. Based primarily at Accrington & Rossendale College and Nelson & Colne College, the role coordinates Exam Access Arrangements across provision, ensuring learners receive appropriate support while remaining compliant with JCQ regulations.

You will oversee referrals, evidence collection, scheduling and implementation, act as the central contact for learners and staff,

Qualifications

Experience coordinating complex administrative or operational processes.
Experience in education, learner support or a regulated environment.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience maintaining confidential records and handling sensitive information.
Excellent ICT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
Experience using databases or learner management systems to manage information and produce reports.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulatory requirements.
A commitment to inclusion and learner success.

Responsibilities

Coordinating Exam Access Arrangements across all provision areas.
Managing referrals, evidence, scheduling and implementation of arrangements.
Acting as central point of contact for learners, staff and assessors.
Monitoring deadlines and ensuring JCQ and awarding body compliance.
Maintaining learner records across multiple systems.
Producing reports and management information on Exam Access Arrangements.
Supporting quality assurance, audits and inspections.
Developing and improving processes for an efficient, learner-centred service.
Providing advice to staff on Exam Access Arrangements and adjustments.
Supporting learners to access assessments fairly.

Skills

Coordination

Education sector

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidential records

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Databases

LMS

Policy interpretation

Inclusion

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

The Vacancy

Exam Access Arrangements Coordinator

Salary: Up to £24,942.93 (FTE £28,273.90) per annum depending on experience

Hours: 37 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Weeks: 40 weeks (Term time only)

Site: Accrington & Rossendale College and Nelson & Colne College

Closing date: Midnight, Monday 31st August 2026

Interview date: TBC

'Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by East Lancashire Learning Group Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.

East Lancashire Learning Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges - Nelson & Colne College, Accrington & Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The College Group is the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as 'Outstanding' under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

The Exciting Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Exam Access Arrangements Coordinator to join our Additional Learning Support Team.

This is a pivotal role within one of the College's most important learner support functions. We support a growing number of learners who require Exam Access Arrangements across 16-18 study programmes, apprenticeships and adult learning. At any one time, around 1,000 learners have approved arrangements in place, making this a high-profile and business-critical role.

As Exam Access Arrangements Coordinator, you will oversee the coordination of the College's Exam Access Arrangements processes, ensuring learners receive the support and reasonable adjustments they are entitled to whilst maintaining full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding organisation requirements.

Working closely with Specialist Assessors, the Examinations Team, curriculum staff and Additional Learning Support colleagues, you will coordinate the entire process from referral through to implementation, ensuring systems, records and deadlines are managed effectively.

This role would suit an experienced professional with exceptional organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to coordinate complex processes across a large organisation.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington & Rossendale College and Nelson & Colne College.

What You Will Be Doing:

Coordinating the College's Exam Access Arrangements processes across all areas of provision.
Managing referrals, evidence collection, assessment scheduling and implementation of arrangements.
Acting as the central point of contact for learners, staff, Specialist Assessors and the Examinations Team.
Monitoring key deadlines and ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding organisation requirements.
Maintaining accurate learner records and documentation across multiple systems.
Producing reports and management information relating to Exam Access Arrangements activity.
Supporting quality assurance, audit and inspection requirements.
Developing and improving processes to ensure an efficient and learner-centred service.
Providing advice and guidance to staff regarding Exam Access Arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
Supporting a growing number of learners to access assessments fairly and successfully.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-focused individual who can confidently manage a high-volume, compliance-driven process.

Experience of coordinating complex administrative or operational processes.
Experience of working within education, learner support or a similarly regulated environment.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience of maintaining confidential records and handling sensitive information.
Excellent digital and ICT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
Experience of using databases, learner management systems or other digital platforms to manage information and produce reports.
The ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
A commitment to inclusion, learner success and continuous improvement.

What We Offer in Return:

Access to a workplace pension scheme - with generous employer contributions
Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
Fantastic family friendly policies
Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

East Lancashire Learning Group

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high-value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education.

We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real-world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years - the only college in the country to achieve this - ELLG combines excellent teaching and learning, driven by evidence-based pedagogies and practice, with innovation and employer partnership to meet the evolving needs of learners, industry, and society. Our drive towards research and development in teaching and learning underpins our practice, supporting our colleges to achieve sector-leading outcomes in English and maths, exceptional A level progress, and high satisfaction in higher education through the National Student Survey. In doing so, we create opportunities that strengthen our region, support employers, and open doors for every learner to achieve their potential.

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