Senior Exams Officer (Maternity Cover) | Admin & Compliance

Colchester Institute Corporation; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking a Senior Exams Assistant to join our busy, office-based team at Colchester Campus. You will manage entry procedures with examination bodies, coordinate exam entries by deadlines, and support Access Arrangements in collaboration with Learning Support and Curriculum Heads.

The role involves maintaining systems, liaising with awarding bodies, and ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent
• Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in exams or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Administer examination procedures including liaising with invigilation and accommodation and ensuring regulations are publicised and adhered to
• Process qualification registrations and exam entries by deadlines and distribute information to curriculum teams
• Develop relationships with Curriculum Area Heads to plan examinations annually
• Support students requiring Access Arrangements and coordinate with awarding bodies
• Maintain and update examination data in the college systems and ensure secure storage of scripts

Skills

IT proficiency

Team environment experience

Communication skills

Data handling and databases

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

Level 3+ education or professional qualification in exams

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colchester Institute is seeking a Senior Exams Assistant to join our busy, office-based team at Colchester Campus. You will manage entry procedures with examination bodies, coordinate exam entries by deadlines, and support Access Arrangements in collaboration with Learning Support and Curriculum Heads.

The role involves maintaining systems, liaising with awarding bodies, and ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations.