Exams Operations Lead

One Sixth Form College; Nacton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

One Sixth Form College in Ipswich seeks an experienced Exams Team Leader to coordinate all examinations across the group, ensuring integrity, security and JCQ compliance. You will recruit and train invigilators, manage entries and confidential materials, and work with awarding bodies, curriculum staff and inspectors to deliver accurate results.

The role requires strong organisational skills, proactivity and the ability to work under pressure, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and SIMS.

Qualifications

• Proven exams administration experience and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills under pressure.
• Ability to train and manage invigilators and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate examinations across the group to ensure smooth delivery.
• Oversee candidate entries and confidential materials handling.
• Ensure secure storage and timely release of results in line with JCQ requirements.
• Liaise with curriculum teams, invigilators, awarding bodies and regulators.
• Lead recruitment, training and deployment of examinations staff and invigilators.

Skills

Exams administration

Leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

SIMS

Job description

One Sixth Form College in Ipswich seeks an experienced Exams Team Leader to coordinate all examinations across the group, ensuring integrity, security and JCQ compliance. You will recruit and train invigilators, manage entries and confidential materials, and work with awarding bodies, curriculum staff and inspectors to deliver accurate results.

The role requires strong organisational skills, proactivity and the ability to work under pressure, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and SIMS.