Exams Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is looking for an Exams Officer in Gloucester. The role involves planning, coordinating, and administrating examinations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining integrity of the examination process. Ideal candidates will have experience in an educational setting, excellent IT skills, and a professional approach. The organization offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working opportunities and support for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Generous pension scheme

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Support for continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a school or college exams team.
• Excellent IT skills, including use of databases and spreadsheets.
• Highly organised and able to work methodically and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and administer examinations and assessments.
• Manage all aspects of the examinations process.
• Ensure compliance with awarding body regulations.

Skills

Experience in exams administration

Excellent IT skills

Organisational skills

Customer-focused approach

Communication skills

Knowledge of JCQ regulations

Job description

Exams Officer

£28,561 per annum

A minimum of 37.5 hours per week

Permanent

About the Role

• You will play a key role in the planning, coordination and administration of examinations and assessments


• You will manage all aspects of the examinations process including registration, scheduling, delivery and certification


• You will ensure full compliance with awarding body regulations and relevant regulatory requirements


• You will work closely with curriculum teams to support effective exam planning and delivery


• You will liaise with students, awarding organisations and invigilators to ensure examinations run smoothly


• You will maintain accurate records and uphold the security and integrity of the examinations process

About You

• You will have experience of working within a school or college exams team or similar administrative role


• You will have excellent IT Skills, including use of databases and spreadsheets


• You will be highly organised and able to work methodically, accurately and to tight deadlines


• You will have a professional, customer-focused approach with a discreet attitude to all aspects of work


• You will have the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and external customers in a confident manner


• Experience of student records systems would be beneficial


• You will have knowledge of JCQ regulations

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service


• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme


• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)


• Employee Discounts Scheme


• Onsite fitness facilities


• Support for continuous professional development


• Flexible working opportunities available


• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side‑by‑side on a beautiful 360‑hectare campus. We provide world‑class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college‑level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A‑levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi‑faith space to support staff from different backgrounds.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The closing date for receipt of applications is the 25th January 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.