Exams and Quality Assistant

Portland College; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland College seeks an Exams and Quality Assistant dedicated to high standards of quality in education. This role involves coordinating exams, liaising with organizations, and managing qualifications while ensuring effective communication and organizational skills are utilized. Join a passionate team committed to creating opportunities for learners with disabilities.

Benefits

33 days of enhanced holidays per year

Blue Light Card for discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking on site

Subsidised canteen

Training and mentoring opportunities

Free life assurance

Qualifications

• Proficient in using databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to write accurate and detailed reports.
• Adaptable and efficient in time management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate exams and timetabling.
• Liaise with external organisations regarding examinations.
• Assist in quality assurance tasks related to examinations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

IT confidence

Education

Functional Skills in maths and English at Level 2

Training, Assessment, Quality Assurance Level 4

Job description

Establishment: Learning and Teaching Location: Learning and Teaching Salary: £29,306.00 Department: Learning and Teaching Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date:18/07/2025 12:54 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: TBC

Additional Information

Establishment: Learning and Teaching Location: Learning and Teaching Salary: £29,306.00 Department: Learning and Teaching Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:18/07/2025 12:54 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: TBC

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: 29

The Role

We are outstanding, you can be too.

We are looking for a motivated and diligent Exams and Quality Assistant to join our team here at Portland Charity. We are looking for someone who has a strong commitment to high standards of quality and accuracy across the Education department.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Exams and Quality FE Lead, supporting with the coordination of exams and timetabling; liaising with external organisations; and taking an active role in exam invigilating. The Exams and Quality Assistant will also play a crucial role in the coordination of qualifications for staff and learners, which will include liaising with examining bodies, collaborating with staff across the college, taking part in the standardisation process, and leading on key quality assurance tasks relating to examinations and qualifications.

To thrive in this role, it is essential that you are confident in using IT, and you should be able to demonstrate an ability to use databases and spreadsheets. You will also be required to write clear and detailed reports; therefore, accuracy and strong written communication skills are a must, as well as the ability to manage your own time and work efficiently within specific time frames.

If you are adaptable, organised, and thrive within a fast paced and vibrant environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our websitehttps://www.portland.ac.uk/

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity

· A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens

· Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday (for employees on a permanent 52 weeks contract)

· You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts

· Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme

· Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options

· Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.

· Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Qualifications needed

· Functional Skills in maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent

· Training, Assessment, Quality Assurance Level 4 or a willingness to work towards.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm (there may be some flexibility to these hours which can be discussed at interview).

Applying to work at Portland Charity

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Where applicable, you will need to provide evidence of your care qualifications and/or be willing to complete the Care Certificate within a three month period.

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.

Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact [e-mail] or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.

Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at [e-mail] who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

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

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Portland College
Nottingham Road
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4TJ