Examinations Officer

Examinations Officer

Location: Tresham College – Kettering Campus

Salary: £27,717 – £32,515 per annum, D.O.E. and Qualifications

Salary & Benefits: Salary as above, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, access to college courses.

Hours & Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Right to Work: You must have the Right to Work in the UK. No sponsorship is offered.

We are currently seeking an Examinations Officer to join our Examinations department at The Bedford College Group.

As an Examinations Officer, you will play an important role in the success of our students through the following responsibilities:

• Deliver Exams Administration Service – Provide full exam administration for students and staff, ensuring compliance with awarding body regulations.
• Coordinate Exam Processes – Schedule exams, prepare materials, arrange invigilators, and maintain secure handling of confidential papers.
• Manage Results & Records – Dispatch results and certificates promptly, input achievement data accurately, and complete monthly checks.
• Ensure Compliance & Communication – Advise staff on procedures, communicate exam details, and stay updated on regulations and ILR requirements.
• Support College Standards – Uphold safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and participate in training and development in line with TBCG policies.

• Essential Qualifications – Maths and English at A* – C (or Level 2 equivalent) and a minimum of 5 GCSEs; strong IT skills including Excel and Word.
• Administrative Expertise – Proven experience in office-based administration, data entry, and handling confidential documentation with accuracy.
• Organisational & Customer Service Skills – Excellent communication, planning, and ability to work calmly under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Adaptable & Team-Oriented – Demonstrates flexibility, embraces change, and contributes positively to team objectives with a "can do" attitude.
• Compliance & Professional Standards – Ability to follow regulations, safeguard exam integrity, transport papers securely, and maintain professionalism at all times.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the attached Job Description.

Interviews to be held: 24 February 2026

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who, by working together, can achieve great things, respecting each other's opinions and valuing each contribution.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – We consider students in all decision-making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of staff, students, community and wider society, building trust through listening, engaging and supporting each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:
Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;
Shuttleworth College, a specialist land‑based college;
The Bedford Sixth Form, the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford;
The Corby Sixth Form, opened in September 2023; and the National College for Motorsport beside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

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