Exams Administrator

Exams Administrator

£22,071.09 gross per annum

Hours: 37 per week
Contract Type: Permanent

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!

The Role:

Responsible to the Examinations, Registry and Reception Manager, you will help co-ordinate the smooth running of examination activity for specific awarding bodies, including the administration of student registrations, assessments and examination entries, arranging resources and accommodation. You will provide an excellent level of customer service, which will include the demonstration of first class interpersonal and communication skills to ensure effective relationships are established between the Examination Team and the Sixth Form Centre. You will ensure that all registrations, entries and certification information are effectively collated from tutors within the centre. You will assist in ensuring that all Awarding Body deadlines are met and that the College adheres to all relevant examination rules and regulations.

What we are looking for

You will be educated to at least NVQ Level  2 in Business Administration or I.T. or have relevant equivalent work experience. You should also have or be willing to work towards a minimum Level 2 or equivalent qualification in maths and English

You must have experience of working in an administrative environment, using databases and inputting accurate data. You should also have working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages along with experience of maintaining computerized and paper based filing systems.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.

To apply for this role, you will need to complete an application form (this will be emailed to you upon CV submission).

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.

Blackburn College expects all its employees to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Closing Date: 9.00 am Friday 3 May August 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Job ref: 3167