Exams Officer

Burnley College; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Burnley is seeking an Exams Officer to manage the entire exams process, leading a team and ensuring compliance with all awarding body and JCQ regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 GCSEs including English, and experience in management systems in educational settings. This role requires strong responsibility and the ability to implement access arrangements for candidates. The position is full-time and on-site, with applications due by January 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• At least 5 GCSEs including English.
• Experience in effective management and administrative systems.
• Understanding of exams processes in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the exams team and manage the exams process.
• Serve as contact for awarding bodies and coordinate examinations.
• Register candidates for assessments and examinations.
• Implement examination access arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Management systems experience

Understanding of exam processes

Confidence with bespoke software

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent

Job description

Exams Officer

We are seeking an Exams Officer to administer the exams process for the College, leading the exams team and supporting cross‑college staff to ensure all awarding body and JCQ regulations are successfully met.

Responsibilities

• Lead the exams team and manage the entire exams process.
• Serve as the main point of contact for awarding bodies and coordinate examinations and assessments.
• Register or enter candidates for examination or assessment.
• Work closely with the Learning Support team to implement examination access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for eligible candidates.
• Ensure compliance with awarding body and JCQ regulations.

Qualifications

• General education including at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) to at least Grade C, including English.
• Experience of working with effective management systems and administrative procedures.
• Awareness of exams processes within an educational setting and confidence in the use of bespoke software.

Location

On‑site delivery.

Application

To apply, please complete the application form using the link below. The closing date for this post is 4.30pm Friday 16 January 2026.

Apply now: https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/

Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

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