Examination Co-Ordinator

University of the West of England; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Bristol seeks a full-time Examinations Co-ordinator to manage and prepare exams scheduling. You will work closely with academics and support teams, ensuring optimal exam experiences for students. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly are essential. The role is mainly campus-based with the possibility of home work on some days. This is a fixed-term position, offering generous benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Onsite nursery

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to foster relationships with stakeholders.
• Flexible, adaptable, and professional service orientation.
• Proven ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Schedule exams and prepare the timetable for students.
• Liaise with academics to ensure proper scheduling and room assignments.
• Support exam invigilators through recruitment and organization.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under deadlines

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

We are looking to appoint an Examinations Co‑ordinator; this role is offered on a fixed‑term basis until 1 October 2026. You will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues in CETTS as part of the welcoming and committed Timetabling team.

You will be responsible for the scheduling of exams across the university and in the preparation of the exams timetable for publication to students. You will liaise with academics and colleagues in SPS to ensure that all required examination sessions are scheduled at appropriate times and in suitable rooms. You will also work closely with colleagues in the Disability Service so that agreed reasonable adjustments are considered. As part of this role, you will support UWE’s team of exam invigilators, assisting with the recruitment, communication with and organisation of this important group of colleagues. The key purpose is to enable the best possible exams experience for students.

About You

Your excellent communication skills will allow you to foster constructive working relationships with both your academic and professional services colleagues. You will enjoy the challenge of working to deadlines and be confident in prioritising your workload. We are looking for someone who is confident problem‑solving and can demonstrate the ability to be proactive when required but who is also able to work successfully as part of a team. You will be adaptable and flexible and committed to providing a professional service to all stakeholders.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a dynamic, multicultural city that celebrates diversity; we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision‑making and problem‑solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our stimulating and supportive community where we’ll help you thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under‑represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Richard Cook on 0117 328 1858 or email: [e-mail]

Shortlisting is expected to be completed within a week of the closing date depending on application volumes and the interview scheduled to take place as soon as possible thereafter. We aim to give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview.

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term post, working 37 hours per week. Interviews will take place week commencing late January/early February.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

UWE Bristol is a campus‑based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for 3 days per week / 60 per cent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of this right, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you – if you are excited about this opportunity, please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting, we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.