Exams & Timetabling Manager
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £33,197 - £36,274 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1499922 |
Summary
Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference
Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for operational excellence? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your work directly supports student success and institutional performance? If so, Colchester Institute wants to hear from you!
We are seeking an Exams and Timetabling Manager to take the lead in delivering a high-quality, efficient and compliant Exams and Timetabling Service across the College. This is a key leadership role where you’ll manage a dedicated team and collaborate with curriculum leaders to ensure every learner’s journey—from registration to results—is seamless and supported.
Job Title: Exams and Timetabling Manager
As Exams and Timetabling Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in the academic experience of thousands of students, all while growing your own career in a supportive and ambitious environment. You’ll be joining a friendly, forward-thinking college that values collaboration, professional growth, and a culture of excellence.
About the Role:
• Providing dynamic, day-to-day operational line management of the Exams and Timetabling Team.
• Leading the planning and execution of exams—ensuring entries are submitted on time and all regulations (JCQ and Awarding Organisations) are fully met.
• Driving the development and delivery of an effective timetabling and eRegister system to ensure accurate attendance tracking and maximise room utilisation.
• Working closely with curriculum leads to support timetabling, eRegister processes, student registrations and results tracking.
Essential Qualifications:
• Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent
• 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
Essential Experience:
• Line management experience
• Experience of researching and examining complex policies and regulations ensuring these are understood and adhered to.
• Experience of working with complex database systems for processing of data, interrogation, extraction and reporting
All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them.
We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.
Additional Information
Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note: Internal applicants are ineligible for the Skill Supplements and Introductory Initial Payment. External applicants will be eligible to receive this after successfully completing a 6-month probationary period.
Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for operational excellence? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your work directly supports student success and institutional performance? If so, Colchester Institute wants to hear from you!
We are seeking an Exams and Timetabling Manager to take the lead in delivering a high-quality, efficient and compliant Exams and Timetabling Service across the College. This is a key leadership role where you’ll manage a dedicated team and collaborate with curriculum leaders to ensure every learner’s journey—from registration to results—is seamless and supported.
Job Title: Exams and Timetabling Manager
As Exams and Timetabling Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in the academic experience of thousands of students, all while growing your own career in a supportive and ambitious environment. You’ll be joining a friendly, forward-thinking college that values collaboration, professional growth, and a culture of excellence.
About the Role:
• Providing dynamic, day-to-day operational line management of the Exams and Timetabling Team.
• Leading the planning and execution of exams—ensuring entries are submitted on time and all regulations (JCQ and Awarding Organisations) are fully met.
• Driving the development and delivery of an effective timetabling and eRegister system to ensure accurate attendance tracking and maximise room utilisation.
• Working closely with curriculum leads to support timetabling, eRegister processes, student registrations and results tracking.
Essential Qualifications:
• Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent
• 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
Essential Experience:
• Line management experience
• Experience of researching and examining complex policies and regulations ensuring these are understood and adhered to.
• Experience of working with complex database systems for processing of data, interrogation, extraction and reporting
All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them.
We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.
Additional Information
Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note: Internal applicants are ineligible for the Skill Supplements and Introductory Initial Payment. External applicants will be eligible to receive this after successfully completing a 6-month probationary period.