Exams & Assessments Coordinator (Evenings)

Oldham College; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

49 days' holiday

Pension contributions 16.8%

Free counselling and wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Paid special leave

Training and development opportunities

Free breakfast Fridays

On-site facilities including canteens

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Oldham College invites applications for an Exams Administrator to support the delivery of College services. The role involves regular evening work and a flexible approach is required.

Key duties include managing exam entries, coordinating timetables and invigilation, and handling results while maintaining secure records and compliance with awarding organisations. The post requires strong IT and communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a busy office or education environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT and data skills, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing and accurate input.
• Effective communication and teamwork, liaising with colleagues, students and external organisations.
• Ability to work accurately and independently, analyse information and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage examination entries and registrations, inputting student and curriculum data accurately and timely.
• Coordinate examination arrangements, including timetables, rooming, invigilation and online exams.
• Ensure examination materials and documentation are securely managed per regulations and audits.
• Process and distribute examination results, maintaining student records and achievement data.
• Provide examination support, respond to queries, investigate discrepancies and assist with off-site exams and invigilation.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

IT & data skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Oldham College invites applications for an Exams Administrator to support the delivery of College services. The role involves regular evening work and a flexible approach is required.

Key duties include managing exam entries, coordinating timetables and invigilation, and handling results while maintaining secure records and compliance with awarding organisations. The post requires strong IT and communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.