Exams Officer: Lead Exam Planning & Delivery

Nelson and Colne College Group; Nelson; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Family friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson & Colne College is seeking an Exams Officer to manage exam entries, registrations, certificates and liaise with curriculum teams across the college group. The role is based primarily at Nelson & Colne College but may require travel to other sites.

The successful candidate will handle A‑Level, T‑Level and vocational qualifications, work with awarding bodies, and ensure timely processing to support achievement and funding.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Level 3 qualification or higher, or able to demonstrate relevant experience.
• Experience of working on and inputting data on a computerised information system.
• Good working knowledge and practical experience of using Excel (desirable).
• Experience of MIS and Registry procedures (desirable).
• Experience of the EBS student records systems (desirable).
• Experience of working in an exams office (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Processing exam entries for a full range of qualifications delivered within the organisation, being aware of the requirements of individual awarding bodies and liaising with tutors to resolve any queries arising.
• Planning and providing timely processing of registration and certificate claim forms in order that deadlines are met and all results are processed onto the ILR to maximise achievement and funding.
• Ensuring that A-Level, T-Level and Vocational qualifications delivered across the organisation are processed in a timely way; receiving and checking entries from tutors; processing with the appropriate awarding body; liaising with tutors to resolve any queries.
• Acting as a point of contact with academic staff to aid the resolution of examination queries.
• Supervising the receipt and processing of certificates from awarding bodies and; notifying students and keeping processes under constant review with the aim of eliminating paper communications. Making sure certificates are stored correctly in the appointed locations for students to collect in person, and dealing with any queries which arise.
• Adhering to all Awarding Body and external organisation regulations and deadlines.
• Planning exam series including rooming requirements and working with learner access arrangements.
• Supporting the Exams Team Leader with the various exam activities throughout the year with regards to preparing of exam papers and invigilation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Exams office experience

Data entry experience

Education

4 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above

Level 3 qualification or higher, or able to demonstrate relevant experience

Tools

Excel

MIS procedures

EBS student records system

Job description

Nelson & Colne College is seeking an Exams Officer to manage exam entries, registrations, certificates and liaise with curriculum teams across the college group. The role is based primarily at Nelson & Colne College but may require travel to other sites.

The successful candidate will handle A‑Level, T‑Level and vocational qualifications, work with awarding bodies, and ensure timely processing to support achievement and funding.