Exams Operations & Compliance Lead

West Nottinghamshire College Group; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

West Nottinghamshire College Group is seeking an Exams Manager to lead the exams and assessment function across the college, ensuring compliant, accurate delivery for internal stakeholders and external bodies. The role requires strategic oversight, strong leadership, and a focus on data security and continuous improvement.

You will work with curriculum teams, support services and partners to plan workloads, manage performance, and produce management information that informs policy and drives

Qualifications

• Experience leading exams or assessment functions in an education setting.
• Knowledge of awarding bodies, JCQ, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to produce and interpret management information reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the college's examinations and assessment function to ensure compliant delivery.
• Plan, coordinate, and continuously improve all examinations-related activities.
• Provide operational leadership to the Exams team and allocate resources.
• Produce and present management information reports to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with curriculum, support services, and external partners to safeguard data integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic oversight

Autonomy

Organisational skills

Initiative

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

West Nottinghamshire College Group is seeking an Exams Manager to lead the exams and assessment function across the college, ensuring compliant, accurate delivery for internal stakeholders and external bodies. The role requires strategic oversight, strong leadership, and a focus on data security and continuous improvement.

You will work with curriculum teams, support services and partners to plan workloads, manage performance, and produce management information that informs policy and drives