Examinations Manager

Derby College Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

49 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

LGPS employer contribution 19.9%

Staff discounts at onsite Little Explr

Discounts on East Midlands Railway

Microsoft Office for free with 1TB One

Job summary

Derby College Group (DCG) is recruiting an experienced Examinations Manager to lead the delivery of examinations and assessments across four campuses from Roundhouse Campus. You will oversee examinations, registrations and results, ensuring full compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding organisation requirements.

You will manage Examinations Assistants and Sessional Invigilators, driving planning, timetabling and delivery throughout the academic year, while collaborating with curriculum and

Qualifications

• Experienced examinations professional with track record in a large educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of examinations and assessments across multiple campuses.
• Oversee registrations, examinations, assessments and results with a focus on compliance and quality assurance.
• Manage and develop Examinations Assistants and invigilators to ensure timely and accurate examination delivery.

Job description

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

The Opportunity

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting an experienced and highly organised Examinations Manager to lead the delivery of examinations and assessments. Based at our iconic Roundhouse Campus, you will oversee examinations across all four campuses, leading a dedicated team to ensure every examination/assessment is delivered accurately, efficiently and in full compliance with awarding organisation requirements.

This is a pivotal role within the College. You will have overall responsibility for the management, coordination and administration of all registrations, examinations, assessments and results across a large multi-campus organisation serving more than 14,000 students.

Leading a team of Examinations Assistants and a pool of Sessional Invigilators, you will ensure the successful planning, timetabling and delivery of examinations throughout the academic year. You will work closely with curriculum, support and senior leadership teams to maintain the highest standards of compliance, service delivery and student experience.

You will play a key role in shaping and continuously improving examinations services across the College, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen compliance, improve efficiency and ensure the team is equipped to meet the demands of an increasingly complex examinations landscape.

You will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with JCQ regulations, awarding organisation requirements and College policies, safeguarding the integrity of examinations and assessments across the organisation.

About you

You will be an experienced examinations professional with a successful track record of leading examinations services within a large educational environment.

You will have detailed knowledge of JCQ regulations, awarding organisation requirements and examinations management systems such as Tribal EBS, together with a clear understanding of quality assurance, compliance and risk management within examinations.

As a leader, you will be confident in managing and developing teams, influencing stakeholders at all levels and driving positive change. Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills will be essential, alongside exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

The Benefits

• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.