We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised Examinations Officer to join our team at Southampton College. This is a key role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and compliance of our examination processes, supporting both staff and students throughout the entire examination cycle.
Benefits
- 30 days leave per year, plus bank holidays
- Generous employer pension contribution
- Regular training and development
Duties
- To be responsible for the full cycle of exam administration, including entries, results processing and ensuring compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations
- To coordinate all exam logistics, including rooming, invigilator deployment, seating plans and required resources
- To support the implementation of access arrangements and reasonable adjustments in line with student needs
- To deliver a high standard of customer service to students, parents, curriculum teams and awarding bodies
- To maintain accurate, compliant and up to date examination and qualification records
- To work collaboratively with Enrolment Officers to identify and resolve data issues highlighted through quality reports
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in examinations administration, exams officer duties or an equivalent education‑based administrative role
- Experience using ProSolution or a similar Management Information System (MIS)
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems
- Flexible approach to working hours, particularly during GCSE examination periods
- Knowledge of JCQ regulations and examination compliance procedures (desirable)
- Exceptional attention to detail and solutions‑focused mindset
Qualifications
- Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in English & Maths or equivalent
- A Level passes or equivalent desirable
Partnerships and Reputation
Ensure that the college develops and maintains a constructive relationship with appropriate external stakeholders relevant to the postholder’s areas of responsibility.
Health and Safety
Ensure that the Health and Safety policy and procedures operated by the college are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with postholder’s areas of responsibility.
Equal Opportunity
Adopt and promote a positive attitude towards equality of opportunity for all within the college and ensure that the related policies and procedures are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with postholder’s areas of responsibility.
Professional Standards
- Develop, maintain and exhibit the quality standards appropriate to the post and promote a culture of integrity and transparency throughout all college activities
- Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development and the changing needs of the college and its environment
- Be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the college and adopt a flexible and proactive approach to work
About Us
South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose‑driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to creating better futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond. We pride ourselves on living our values – collaborative, inclusive and aspirational – and are always seeking talent that will help us grow and thrive.
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