Senior Exams Officer – School Timetabling & Compliance

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced Exams Officer to plan, administer and deliver internal and external examinations in line with JCQ and awarding body regulations.

The role focuses on accuracy, compliance and smooth operation across GCSEs, A Levels and vocational qualifications. You will coordinate timetables, rooming and invigilation, recruit and train invigilators, oversee exam-day logistics, and manage entries, access arrangements and post-exam processes

Qualifications

• Recent experience as an Exams Officer in a school setting.
• Good working knowledge of JCQ regulations and exam processes.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to stay calm under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Confident communicator with external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of exam administration for GCSEs, A Levels, vocational qualifications and internal assessments
• Ensure compliance with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements
• Coordinate exam timetables, rooming and invigilation schedules
• Recruit, train and brief invigilators, and oversee exam-day arrangements
• Manage exam entries, access arrangements and special consideration applications
• Handle, store and distribute exam materials securely
• Liaise with senior leaders, teachers, students, parents, awarding bodies and external agencies
• Maintain accurate exam records and manage post-exam administration, including results, reviews and appeals

Skills

Exams administration

JCQ regulations

Organisational skills

Communication

Confidential handling

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced Exams Officer to plan, administer and deliver internal and external examinations in line with JCQ and awarding body regulations.

The role focuses on accuracy, compliance and smooth operation across GCSEs, A Levels and vocational qualifications. You will coordinate timetables, rooming and invigilation, recruit and train invigilators, oversee exam-day logistics, and manage entries, access arrangements and post-exam processes