Exams Administrator (St Austell)

Cornwall College Group; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in St. Austell is seeking an Administrator for the Exams team. This role involves managing the examination process and working with external awarding bodies. The ideal candidate will have extensive administration experience, excellent communication skills, and be detail-oriented. The position offers various benefits including generous leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave schemes

Occupational pension scheme

Flexible working practices

Free tuition on many courses

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discount scheme

Free parking on campus sites

Qualifications

• Applicants must have extensive administration experience.
• Strong communication skills and initiative are required.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Awarding Bodies and complex IT systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, collate and process entries to various systems.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Check invoices against records held.

Skills

Extensive administration experience

Confident communication skills

Data input experience

Education

A Level 2 Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

Administrator (Exams Team)

Location: St Austell

Salary: £23,876.84 per annum / CC24

Terms & Conditions: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year, Support Contract

Closing Date: 9 December 2025

Interview Date: TBC

About the Role

Based at our St. Austell campus, Cornwall College has an exciting opportunity for an Administrator (Exams) within our Management Information Systems team. The role is responsible for the smooth running of the examination process, working with the Group Policies and Procedures and external Awarding Bodies regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, collate and process entries to various systems
• Maintain accurate records
• Check invoices against records held
• Answer queries
• Follow procedures for recording and storage of secure documentation
• Work flexibly as part of the team, contributing to the delivery of efficient data processes, systems and procedures, ensuring a high‑quality support service to staff.

Skills & Experience

Applicants must have extensive administration experience, confident communication and initiative skills, and the ability to demonstrate extensive data input experience. A Level 2 Business Administration or equivalent is required, with exceptional accuracy. Up‑to‑date knowledge of Awarding Bodies and complex IT systems would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave schemes – 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family‑friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme – discounts with major retailers.
• Most campus sites offer free parking to employees and discounted restaurants and salons.

How to Apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page, clicking on the specific job you are interested in and select “Apply Now”.

Contact Us

For further information, please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Safeguarding and Equality

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

Sustainability

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste, and implementing eco‑friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.

No Agency Submissions

Any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and no fee will be payable.