Exams Officer

We are seeking an organised and motivated individual to join our Exams and Graduate Services team, with a focus on examination scheduling, assessment data and the delivery of centrally organised examinations.

Working with colleagues across the University, you will prepare and maintain examination timetables, check assessment and student registration data, and investigate discrepancies. You will coordinate examination requirements, rooms, invigilation and approved reasonable adjustments to produce accurate and workable schedules.

You will take responsibility for running allocated examination centres independently, briefing and supporting invigilators and ensuring examinations are conducted securely and in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Using your initiative and judgement, you will make operational decisions, resolve problems and respond to incidents, escalating matters requiring further authority or specialist support.

Your work will also include coordinating the preparation and secure handling of examination papers and materials, supporting invigilator recruitment and training, and arranging examinations for students with reasonable adjustments.

You will need experience of SITS/e or another student records system, an understanding of module and assessment data, and knowledge of examination regulations, reasonable adjustments and online examination arrangements. Strong Excel and data-handling skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines are essential. Direct experience of scheduling and delivering examinations would be an advantage.

You will be confident working independently and collaboratively, taking responsibility for your work and keeping colleagues informed. Clear communication and a calm, sensitive approach are essential, including when supporting students experiencing distress.

You will also contribute to graduation ceremony delivery and provide cover across the wider service. The role requires travel between campuses and flexibility during key examination and graduation periods, including occasional work outside normal office hours in accordance with University arrangements.

Benefits include: competitive salaries; Standard Life Pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 12%; long service recognition; free will writing service; IT and mobile discounts; 24/7 EAP and wellbeing support; gym membership discounts; eyecare support; flu vouchers; Paycare Health Benefit Plan; chaplaincy and prayer rooms; generous annual leave; flexible and hybrid working arrangements; free on-site parking; cycle benefits scheme; Tusker Electric Vehicle Scheme; employee discounts; travel discounts; staff networks; library access; Staff Scholarship Scheme up to PhD level; and leadership and management development opportunities.