Exams Operations & Compliance Lead

Bedford ESOL; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

People’s Pension

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking an Exams Officer to join the Examinations department at the Kettering campus. You will administer registrations, entries and access arrangements, while ensuring compliance and data accuracy across multiple sites.

You will plan examinations, coordinate rooms and invigilators, manage results and records, and advise staff and stakeholders on procedures. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade A-C/Level 2 equivalent, with substantial admin experience.
• Experience processing large volumes of information and maintaining records to regulatory standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong customer service and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer student registrations, examination entries, access arrangements and certification requests.
• Examination planning, scheduling, room booking, invigilators, and secure materials handling across multiple sites.
• Manage results, certificates and records in line with ILR and awarding body requirements.
• Provide guidance to staff and external bodies on examination procedures and standards.

Skills

Examinations admin

Data management

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Flexibility

Driving licence

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A-C)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Bedford College Group is seeking an Exams Officer to join the Examinations department at the Kettering campus. You will administer registrations, entries and access arrangements, while ensuring compliance and data accuracy across multiple sites.

You will plan examinations, coordinate rooms and invigilators, manage results and records, and advise staff and stakeholders on procedures. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required.