Examinations Officer

One Sixth Form College; Washbrook; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Canteen

Company events

Discount schemes

Staff development days

Funded subject course development

EDI and neurodiverse communities

Career progression

Job summary

One Sixth Form College in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly organised Exam Officer to support examinations across JCQ and awarding bodies. You will coordinate entries, timetables, invigilation, access arrangements and results processing, ensuring deadlines are met and data remains confidential.

Working with the Exams Team Leader and partners, you will build strong relationships with staff, students and parents, provide guidance, and help deliver examinations smoothly, professionally and in

Qualifications

• Highly organised and detail-oriented to manage examinations and deadlines.
• Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders including staff, students and parents.
• Knowledge of JCQ and awarding body regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate examination entries and timetables.
• Manage invigilation arrangements and access arrangements.
• Process results and post-results services with strict confidentiality.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented professional to play a key role in the delivery of examinations across the College. Working closely with the Exams Team Leader at One Sixth Form College and West Suffolk College, Exam Officers, curriculum teams, Inclusive Learning colleagues and awarding bodies, you will ensure that all examinations and assessments are administered in full compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality and integrity. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating examination entries, timetables, invigilation arrangements, access arrangements, results processing and post-results services, ensuring that key deadlines are consistently met. You will be confident managing competing priorities within a fast-paced environment, taking a proactive approach to problem-solving and maintaining meticulous attention to detail throughout the examination cycle. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance and support to staff, students and parents where required. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the student experience, ensuring examinations are delivered smoothly, professionally and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities
• Commitment to safeguarding