Exams & Data Integrity Lead

Cottenham Village College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottenham Village College is seeking an organised Exams Officer to join the support staff. The role focuses on planning, administration and delivery of internal and external examinations, ensuring compliance with JCQ and awarding bodies.

You will manage entries, timetables and invigilators, and support student data accuracy and reporting. The position is a full-time, permanent appointment with a September 2026 start and an actual salary range of £29,044 to £31,035 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an administrative, data or examinations environment.
• Strong IT skills with databases and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating all aspects of the examination and certification process.
• Administering examination entries and registrations with awarding organisations.
• Planning and overseeing examination timetables throughout the academic year.
• Ensuring procedures comply with awarding body regulations and JCQ requirements.
• Leading the operational delivery of examinations and supporting the smooth running of exam sessions.
• Managing and scheduling the team of examination invigilators.
• Organising access arrangements and support for students with additional needs.
• Maintaining accurate examination records and student data.
• Producing, analysing and reporting examination and assessment information for school improvement.
• Preparing performance data for subjects, year groups, student cohorts and senior leaders.
• Supporting the SLT with timely information for interventions and progress monitoring.
• Liaising with staff, students, parents and external organisations on examination matters.

Skills

Administrative experience

IT skills

Organisational & time management

Attention to detail

Data interpretation & reporting

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal relationships

Proactive / solution-focused

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding commitment

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cottenham Village College is seeking an organised Exams Officer to join the support staff. The role focuses on planning, administration and delivery of internal and external examinations, ensuring compliance with JCQ and awarding bodies.

You will manage entries, timetables and invigilators, and support student data accuracy and reporting. The position is a full-time, permanent appointment with a September 2026 start and an actual salary range of £29,044 to £31,035 per annum.