Exam Access & Compliance Specialist

Nelson and Colne College; Accrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a workplace pension scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Family friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Job summary

East Lancashire Learning Group Professional Services is advertising an Exam Access Arrangements Coordinator role to support the Additional Learning Support Team. Based primarily at Accrington & Rossendale College and Nelson & Colne College, you will coordinate JCQ-compliant arrangements for 16-18 study programmes, apprenticeships and adult learning.

You will manage referrals, evidence, scheduling and implementation, working with Specialist Assessors, the Examinations Team and curriculum staff to

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating complex administrative processes.
• Experience in education or regulated environments.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and handle sensitive information.

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

Process coordination

Education sector experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

East Lancashire Learning Group Professional Services is advertising an Exam Access Arrangements Coordinator role to support the Additional Learning Support Team. Based primarily at Accrington & Rossendale College and Nelson & Colne College, you will coordinate JCQ-compliant arrangements for 16-18 study programmes, apprenticeships and adult learning.

You will manage referrals, evidence, scheduling and implementation, working with Specialist Assessors, the Examinations Team and curriculum staff to