Exams Officer

University Centre Peterborough; Stamford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave 43 days

LGPS pension

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Inspire Education Group is seeking an Exams Officer for Stamford College to ensure smooth examination operations and strict regulatory compliance across the campus.

You will support the Group Exams Manager, handle registrations and entries to awarding bodies, and maintain records in ProSolution, while coordinating seating plans and access arrangements for all exams.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 or above with Level 2 English and Maths.
• Strong administrative experience in a busy office environment.
• Proficient MS Office/Google Docs skills and excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Exams Leadership team in ensuring smooth exam operations across Stamford College.
• Liaise with Heads of Faculty, Curriculum Leaders, and lecturers to confirm student qualifications.
• Process and submit accurately timed registrations and entries to awarding bodies before deadlines.
• Maintain precise examination records within the Management Information System (ProSolution).
• Prepare materials for paper and online testing, organize invigilators, and ensure JCQ compliance.
• Receive, check, and safely store confidential test papers and digital materials under strict regulatory conditions.
• Produce seating plans, track access arrangements, and resolve examination issues efficiently.
• Update student record systems timely and manage the distribution of results and certificates.
• Handle post-results services, appeals, outstanding results, and the dispatch of scripts to awarding bodies.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a flexible, responsive approach for all users.

Skills

MS Office

Google Docs

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Level 3 or above

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

# Exams OfficerEmployer: Inspire Education GroupLocation: Stamford, LincolnshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027Salary: Point 18, £25,771 pa FTEPosted: 9th November 2026Expires: 26th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583257Job Reference: REQ000771* Share :* Print**Ensure every student has a smooth, positive examination experience while playing a crucial role in maintaining administrative excellence across the college campus.**In this busy and exciting role, you will assist the Group Exams Manager and Group Exams Team Leader in ensuring that all aspects of examination administration across Stamford College are conducted effectively and efficiently. You will be dedicated to supporting students from registration through to certification, guaranteeing high standards of service and strict regulatory compliance every step of the way.Key Responsibilities:* Support the Exams Leadership team in ensuring smooth exam operations across Stamford College.* Liaise with Heads of Faculty, Curriculum Leaders, and lecturers to confirm student qualifications.* Process and submit accurately timed registrations and entries to awarding bodies before deadlines.* Maintain precise examination records within the Management Information System (ProSolution).* Prepare materials for paper and online testing, organize invigilators, and ensure JCQ compliance.* Receive, check, and safely store confidential test papers and digital materials under strict regulatory conditions.* Produce seating plans, track access arrangements, and resolve examination issues efficiently.* Update student record systems timely and manage the distribution of results and certificates.* Handle post-results services, appeals, outstanding results, and the dispatch of scripts to awarding bodies.* Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a flexible, responsive approach for all users.What we're looking for:* We are looking for an organized, methodical professional educated to Level 3 or above, with Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, and strong administrative experience in a busy office environment.* You will need proficient MS Office/Google Docs skills, excellent written and oral communication, high attention to detail under pressure, and a proactive, customer-focused approach.* Experience working with student record information systems or knowledge of awarding body regulations is highly desirable.**If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are dedicated to making a positive impact on student success, we would love to hear from you!**IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:* Generous Leave: Up to 43 days annual leave per year, including Bank Holidays and Christmas close (pro-rata for part-time staff).* Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including death-in-service benefits* Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere* Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications* Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts**Ready to make a real difference in the lives of aspiring students? Apply now!**IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.### AttachmentsWhy Work for IEG2.Exams Officer JD### Safeguarding Statement:IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.