Exams Administrator
Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we are looking to recruit an Exams Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £22,733 per annum.
At Bournemouth & Poole College, our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work. You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.
The Role:
As an Exams Administrator, you will support with the accuracy, compliance and conduct of examinations, ensuring College meets Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) rules and regulations.
This includes ensuring student records are maintained accurately, as well as creating entries to deadlines and tracking achievements.
Responsibilities as an Exams Administrator:
- Participate in the planning, preparation and delivery of cross-college examinations; adhering to strict and critical deadlines
- Participate in the planning and support for Exam Access Arrangements, assisting with the implementation of these arrangements and reasonable adjustments for eligible candidates
- Work as part of a team that manages all aspects of the examinations process including:
- Gathering and submitting accurate entry data to Awarding Organisations
- Managing changes to entry data and meeting set deadlines
- Providing an excellent customer service to students and staff, assisting with enquiries
- Be trained as an invigilator and allocate other invigilators to examinations; assisting with ensuring invigilators are trained to carry out their duties in accordance with JCQ regulations
- Participate in and support with exam achievement closedown, ensuring results are appropriately recorded to enable accurate success data to be reported; including the tracking and distribution of exam certificates
- Work as part of a close-knit team, supporting the wider MI team and workloads at peak times
As an Exams Administrator, you’ll ideally have:
- Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths or willingness to achieve within 2 years
- Administrative experience in a busy office together with front line customer service experience
- Willingness to learn JCQ and other relevant awarding bodies rules and regulations
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications, Excel Intermediate or willingness to achieve within first year
- Very strong attention to detail and numeracy
Benefits you will receive:
You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:
- 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service
- Up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
- Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
- Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
- Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme
Closing date: 29 November 2024
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Exams Administrator role, then please click ‘apply’ now!
We reserve the right to close this post early if there is a high level of applicants.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.