Exams & Assessment Lead - Data, Quality & Compliance

Scholars School System; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Complimentary lunch

5% annual pay rise upon KPI attainment

Job summary

Scholars School System in Birmingham is seeking an Exams and Assessment Officer to oversee exam scheduling, venues, invigilators, and resources across campuses. You will administer exams in line with policies and ensure confidentiality of papers, scripts, and results, while supporting students with special assessment arrangements and maintaining accurate records.

This role involves improving exam processes and serving as the primary contact for queries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, ideally with a focus on statistical data handling or higher education.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in exam administration or a similar role within a higher education institution.
• Level 7 qualification in statistical data processing.
• Experience working in higher education administration.
• Proficiency in Power BI and/or advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage exam schedules, venues, invigilators, and resources across campuses.
• Administer exams in line with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in exam papers, scripts, and results processing.
• Support students with special assessment arrangements to ensure fair access to examinations.
• Monitor exam integrity, oversee internal moderation, and manage accurate records.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all exam-related queries and issues.
• Identify and implement improvements to exam and assessment processes.

Skills

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Level 7 qualification in statistical data processing

Tools

Power BI

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Scholars School System in Birmingham is seeking an Exams and Assessment Officer to oversee exam scheduling, venues, invigilators, and resources across campuses. You will administer exams in line with policies and ensure confidentiality of papers, scripts, and results, while supporting students with special assessment arrangements and maintaining accurate records.

This role involves improving exam processes and serving as the primary contact for queries.