Examinations Coordinator & Compliance Specialist

St Andrew's College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St Andrew's College in Cambridge seeks an Examinations Administrator to provide accurate and confidential administration across the full examinations cycle, ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding organisations. The role covers external/private candidates and requires liaison with staff, students and external boards.

The post is a 0.6 Maternity Cover contract from October 2026, with duties spanning entry management, timetabling, invigilation coordination, and results processing.

Qualifications

• A-Level qualifications or equivalent; administrative experience helpful.
• Experience handling examination administration desirable.
• Knowledge of JCQ regulations advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administer the full examinations cycle for GCSE, A-Level and other qualifications.
• Maintain JCQ regulations and awarding organisation requirements in practice.
• Liaise with JCQ, boards, Deputy Head (Academic), staff and students.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, entries, amendments and withdrawals.
• Prepare timetables, seating plans and invigilation arrangements.
• Administer external/private candidate entries and fees.
• Coordinate access arrangements, special consideration and incidents.
• Recruit and train invigilators, and manage schedules.
• Process results and post-results services and certificates.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Data management

Communication

Planning

Education

A-Level qualifications or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St Andrew's College in Cambridge seeks an Examinations Administrator to provide accurate and confidential administration across the full examinations cycle, ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding organisations. The role covers external/private candidates and requires liaison with staff, students and external boards.

The post is a 0.6 Maternity Cover contract from October 2026, with duties spanning entry management, timetabling, invigilation coordination, and results processing.