Exams Operations Lead (On-Site) - Compliance & Coordination

Burnley College; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Burnley is seeking an Exams Officer to manage the entire exams process, leading a team and ensuring compliance with all awarding body and JCQ regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 GCSEs including English, and experience in management systems in educational settings. This role requires strong responsibility and the ability to implement access arrangements for candidates. The position is full-time and on-site, with applications due by January 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• At least 5 GCSEs including English.
• Experience in effective management and administrative systems.
• Understanding of exams processes in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the exams team and manage the exams process.
• Serve as contact for awarding bodies and coordinate examinations.
• Register candidates for assessments and examinations.
• Implement examination access arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Management systems experience

Understanding of exam processes

Confidence with bespoke software

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent

Job description

A local educational institution in Burnley is seeking an Exams Officer to manage the entire exams process, leading a team and ensuring compliance with all awarding body and JCQ regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 GCSEs including English, and experience in management systems in educational settings. This role requires strong responsibility and the ability to implement access arrangements for candidates. The position is full-time and on-site, with applications due by January 16, 2026.