Exams Coordinator

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues.  

Working in a dynamic, values led organisation, this role is for those who are passionate about development and innovation, within a lively college community.

We offer a range of benefits, including health and wellbeing support, flexible working, discounts on travel, parking and gym memberships through our exciting Benefits Platform, Green Car Scheme, Medicash, personal development opportunities and attractive pension schemes.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly Exams Team. You will have a proven ability to work as a proactive team member, whilst also being able to work independently. The ideal team member will be flexible, hard-working and able to work autonomously.

The role is based within the MIS & IT services Department of Wigan and Leigh College, with regular travel between sites at key points in the exams cycle.   The team is growing, due to an increase in our student numbers and changes in exams and we are looking for a Co-ordinator who wants to be part of the team at this exciting time.

This role will contribute to the delivery of an effective and responsive examination service to staff and students; ensuring there is a consistent and compliant approach to the administration of exams.

You will take day to day responsibility for work relating to the operation of the examination processes, JCQ and Awarding body regulations and internal College requirements.

You will be responsible for:

• •Processing registrations & exam entries to Awarding Body deadlines
• •Upholding the integrity of all examinations and assessments taking place at the college
• •Maintaining accurate achievement records
• •Providing effective customer service to all staff and learners

This is an opportunity to join the team at an exciting time and help shape the service requirements introduced as part of the government curriculum reform.

The College reserves the right to interview for this post should we receive suitable candidates prior to the closing date.  

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. To comply with legislation, you are required to obtain a DBS check for your role. We will be asking Protocol National Ltd/Esafeguarding Ltd to undertake this process on our behalf.