Exams Administrator

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Exams Administrator to join our Exams & MIS department.

In this important role you will assist with all aspects of the Examination and Assessment processes, including the administration of examinations and entry of examination details onto the student record system. Working closely with the Head of Exams (College Group) you will take responsibility for your designated area where you will liaise with tutors and provide data where requested. You will assist in processing student data for registrations, book exams on both online and paper, create exam documentation for exam sessions/invigilators and schedule the invigilators in for their working hours.

The successful candidate must have:

• An English & Maths qualification at Level 2 or GCSE
• Previous administrative experience
• Excellent at data input and high attention to detail when processing data
• The ability to multi-task and flexibility to meet varying deadlines and business needs
• Good computer skills (in particular – excel, outlook, word, access)
• A confident personality, with the ability to manage difficult students and situations
• A Team player attitude and be supportive of the wider Exam Team (Invigilators, ESC Team, Management)
• Knowledge of exams and examination boards processes is highly desirable

Knowledge of examination boards and their requirements is advantageous but not essential.

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments. 

Closing Date:    Monday 9th June 2025

*Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Competency Framework and apply using the button below.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.  We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adultsand expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones. 

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment.  Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.