Exams Officer
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,533 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Range of Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9HE |
| Company: | Buckinghamshire College Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ1806_1749045051 |
Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated exams officer to join our team at the Buckinghamshire College Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of exams at our Wycombe campus, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, and supporting both students and staff throughout the exam process.
Given the nature of this role, the successful candidate should be capable of working independently and managing multiple tasks under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organise and manage the administration of exams, including scheduling, venue management, and invigilation coordination.
- Ensure compliance with exam regulations and security protocols, including the proper handling and storage of exam papers.
- Communicate exam schedules, instructions, and regulations to students, staff, and examiners.
- Manage the preparation and distribution of exam materials.
- Provide support to students, including addressing queries and ensuring the integrity of the exam environment.
- Handle the post-exam processes, including results collation, data entry, and submission to relevant bodies.
- Deal with any issues that arise before, during, or after the exam, including resolving conflicts or concerns.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience as an Exams Officer or Exams Administrative role within an educational setting.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, especially under pressure.
- Strong knowledge of exam regulations and best practices.
- Ability to work independently and manage the exams process with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and examiners.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exam integrity.
- Proficiency in the use of exam management software, spreadsheets, and other relevant technologies.
We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the college. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible. While working at Buckinghamshire College Group you can also take advantage of a host of employee benefits including:
- Pension scheme - LGPS (21% employer contribution)
- 30 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays & Additional annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide range of learning - access to free training & continuous professional development
- A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
- Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
- Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon
- 24hrs/7days a week access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes
Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.
Commitment to Safeguarding
BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
Only completed applications will be considered for this role..
For more information on the role please contact HR directly.
Closing date for applications is the 02/07/2025, with interviews taking place on 14/07/2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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