Exam Access & Compliance Coordinator - Education

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Accrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a workplace pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Family friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Job summary

East Lancashire Learning Group is seeking an experienced Exam Access Arrangements Coordinator to join the Additional Learning Support Team across Accrington & Rossendale College and Nelson & Colne College. You will oversee exam arrangements, coordinate referrals, and ensure JCQ compliance while supporting learners and staff across a busy, regulated environment.

The role emphasizes strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, with term-time only

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data management

Microsoft Excel

Regulated environment

Education sector experience

Tools

Database systems

LMS

Job description

East Lancashire Learning Group is seeking an experienced Exam Access Arrangements Coordinator to join the Additional Learning Support Team across Accrington & Rossendale College and Nelson & Colne College. You will oversee exam arrangements, coordinate referrals, and ensure JCQ compliance while supporting learners and staff across a busy, regulated environment.

The role emphasizes strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, with term-time only