Examinations Administrator

Macclesfield College; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Facilities access

Teaching qualification funding

Professional development

51 days annual leave

Gym membership discount

Secure campus parking

Employee referral scheme

Staff awards

Benefits platform

Job summary

Macclesfield College is seeking two Examinations Administrators to support Examinations Officers and ensure a smooth examination service for learners. You will handle procedures, security, and liaise with awarding bodies to maintain high standards of practice.

As part of the Examinations Team, you will administer exam processes, prepare packs, book invigilators, set up rooms, check equipment and ensure confidentiality in line with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to ensure the College complies with awarding body requirements.
• Ensure the security of all confidential examination materials and liaise with awarding bodies.
• Support Examinations Officers on a regular basis to ensure an excellent examination service.
• Administer the processes of the Exams department and manage examination packs.
• Arrange invigilators, set up examination rooms, check equipment, and handle packing of papers.

Job description

Macclesfield Campus is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future.

We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and are excited to continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners.

We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students though are values.

Our Exams Department are excited to announce that we are looking for 2 team members to join as Examinations Administrators.

Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact within our college group!

The Role

• Provide advice and guidance to ensure the College complies with all awarding body requirements.
• Ensure the security of all confidential examination materials and liaise with awarding bodies.
• The post-holder will be a member of the Examinations Team. They will provide support to the Examinations Officers on a regular basis to ensure an excellent examination service.

Main Duties for this role include

• Administer the processes of the Exams department.
• Produce examination packs including seating plans, cover sheets.
• Support Exams Officers with the uploads of assessments.
• Take responsibility for the organisation and running of specific examinations as determined by the Examinations Officers, including booking invigilators, setting up examination rooms, checking equipment, supporting invigilation and checking & packing examination papers.
• Ensure the security of all confidential examination materials in line with JCQ regulations.

We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards & Recognition
• Access to our employee benefits platform

Pre-employment Screening

Cheshire College South and Westisan equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Successful applicants willbe requiredto provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will besought.

Applications close on 20th November 2026. The Selection Day will take place on Wednesday 25th November 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.