Exams Officer

Cornwall College; Stoke Climsland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Staff development

Free tuition on courses

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discount scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Cornwall College, Stoke Clismland, is seeking an experienced administrator to oversee the smooth operation of the examination process, ensuring compliance with group policies and external awarding bodies regulations. The role includes managing Exams Assistants, preparing, collating, and processing entries across systems, and maintaining accurate records.

You will verify invoices against recorded data, handle queries, and follow procedures for secure storage of documentation.

Qualifications

• Extensive administration experience required.
• Ability to demonstrate high accuracy in data input.
• Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee examination process and ensure compliance with policies and exam regulations.
• Manage Exams Assistants and coordinate entries across systems.
• Verify invoices against records and handle queries.
• Maintain accurate and secure documentation.

Skills

Administration experience

Communication initiative

Data input experience

Education

Level 3 Business Administration

Tools

IT systems knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Based at Cornwall College, Stoke Clismland, we are seeking anexperiencedindividual to oversee the smooth operation of the examination process while ensuring compliance with Group Policies, Procedures, and external Awarding Bodies regulations. The role involves managing Exams Assistants, preparing, collating, and processing entries across various systems, and maintaining accurate records.

Additionally, responsibilities include verifying invoices against recorded data, handling queries, and adhering to procedures for the secure storage and recording of documentation. The successful candidate will work flexibly as part of the team, contributing to efficient data processes, systems, and procedures to deliver a high-quality support service to staff.

Skills & Experience

Applicants must have extensive administration experience, confident communication and initiative skills and the ability to demonstrate extensive data input experience.

A Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent is required and the ability to work to an exceptionally high level of accuracy.

Up to date knowledge of Awarding Bodies and complex IT systems would be an advantage.

Hours of work

This role is on a full-time basis; 37 hours per week.

Benefits

We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:

• Generous annual leave schemes – 25 days per annum for support roles, plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme – discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

Terms & Conditions:

Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Support Contract

Closing Date:

21 September 2026

Interview Date:

2 October 2026

Please Note: This role is fixed term for 6 months

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.

Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.