Senior Exams Coordinator – Ensuring Smooth Exam Delivery

Colchester Institute Corporation; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking a Senior Exams Assistant to manage examination entries, liaise with awarding bodies and support timely, accurate exam processing. The role involves coordinating with curriculum teams, ensuring access arrangements, and maintaining data in college systems.

You will work in a busy office environment, providing clear information to students and staff and contributing to a smooth examinations service at Colchester Campus.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and data entry processes.
• Ability to work in a busy administrative team with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Administer examinations and liaise with awarding bodies to deadlines.
• Plan examinations annually with Curriculum Heads using the Curriculum Plan.
• Coordinate Access Arrangements with ALSS and ensure approvals are in place.
• Input data into college systems and handle exam scripts securely.
• Keep exam information up to date on the college website and notify staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Administrative skills

Interpersonal communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 3 qualification or above

Tools

Database software

Job description

Colchester Institute is seeking a Senior Exams Assistant to manage examination entries, liaise with awarding bodies and support timely, accurate exam processing. The role involves coordinating with curriculum teams, ensuring access arrangements, and maintaining data in college systems.

You will work in a busy office environment, providing clear information to students and staff and contributing to a smooth examinations service at Colchester Campus.