Examinations Adminstrator

Coombe House School; Workington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government pension Scheme entry

Friendly team of professionals

Excellent CPD opportunities

Free onsite parking

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Cycle scheme and discounted gym

Excellent facilities

Job summary

Lakes College in West Cumbria is seeking an Examinations Administrator to join our dedicated team and support learner achievement by coordinating examinations and assessments with precision.

You will register students with awarding bodies, plan online and paper exams, timetable rooms and invigilation, and ensure full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations while managing results and learner records.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential
• Level 2 Business Administration essential
• HND/HNC or equivalent desirable
• Recent experience in an office / data role essential
• Clerical experience in data inputs essential

Responsibilities

• Register students with awarding organisations and process examination entries
• Support the planning and delivery of online and paper-based examinations
• Coordinate examination timetables, rooms and invigilation arrangements
• Ensure full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations
• Manage examination results and qualification records with accuracy
• Work with curriculum teams and student records colleagues to support learner achievement
• Assist with apprenticeship End Point Assessment administration

Skills

Organisation

Data entry

Attention to detail

Office software

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Level 2 Business Administration

HND/HNC

Job description

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.

Our mission and purpose are to:

‘ Enable people to recognise and develop their potential ’.

We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers’ We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you highly organised, detail-focused and thrive in a fast-paced administrative environment? Do you enjoy coordinating complex processes and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes?

If so, Lakes College is looking for an Examinations Administrator to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in supporting the success of our learners.

As our Examinations Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of our student achievement process, ensuring examinations and assessments are planned, coordinated and delivered accurately and efficiently.

You’ll:

• Register students with awarding organisations and process examination entries
• Support the planning and delivery of online and paper-based examinations
• Coordinate examination timetables, rooms and invigilation arrangements
• Ensure full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations
• Manage examination results and qualification records with exceptional accuracy
• Work closely with curriculum teams and student records colleagues to support learner achievement
• Assist with apprenticeship End Point Assessment administration

No two days are the same, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and making a real difference.

We’re looking for someone who holds a Level 2 qualification in Business Administration (or relevant qualification) and 5 GCSE’s, including Maths and English. You will have recent experience working in an office or administrative environment, excellent administration and data‑entry skills and be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.

Experience within education, examinations, enrolments or student records would be advantageous, but we welcome applicants from all administration backgrounds who can demonstrate transferable skills.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

·Generous annual leave – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service)

·Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.

·A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

·Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

·Free onsite parking.

·Subsidised onsite restaurant.

·A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

·Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.

Application Requirements

To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:

• A full employment history from the time you left full‑time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
• Information on all relevant education and qualifications.

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co‑operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4‑9) or equivalent essential

Level 2 Business Administration essential

HND/HNC or equivalent desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Records information accurately and in a form suitable for future retrieval and use essential

Experience

Recent experience in an office / data role essential

Clerical experience, particularly in Data Inputs essential

Personal Attributes

Dedicated essential

Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential

Personal Qualities

Work collaboratively and for the good of all essential

MIS & Exams

Hannah Blaylock

[e-mail]

Hallwood Road
Workington
Cumbria
Cumbria
CA14 4JN

Lakes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Lakes College is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.