Exams and Assessment Officer

Job description:

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about education?

Join our dynamic team at Scholars School System, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and smooth delivery of our examinations and assessments.

About Us

Scholars School System, a project of the UK Curriculum & Accreditation Body (UKCAB), is a leading independent higher education provider with campuses across the UK.
In the last five years, we have successfully supported over 5,000 UK and EU learners on their academic journey, and we now proudly serve a vibrant student community of over 3,000 learners.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and meticulous Exams and Assessment Officer to join our Birmingham campus. This is a key position combining data management, quality assurance, and student support, directly contributing to our students’ academic success.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage exam schedules, venues, invigilators, and resources across campuses.

Administer exams in accordance with SSS/LTU policies and regulatory requirements.

Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in exam papers, scripts, and results processing.

Support students with special assessment arrangements to ensure fair access to examinations.

Monitor exam integrity, oversee internal moderation, and manage accurate records.

Act as the primary point of contact for all exam-related queries and issues.

Identify and implement improvements to exam and assessment processes.


Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, ideally with a focus on statistical data handling or higher education.

Minimum of two years’ experience in exam administration or a similar role within a higher education institution.

Level 7 qualification in statistical data processing.

Experience working in higher education administration.

Proficiency in Power BI and/or advanced Excel.


Salary and Benefits:

Competitive salary: £27,000 – £30,000 (based on experience).

Holiday entitlement is 28 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays.

Up to £5k annual incentives pro-rata given quarterly on meeting KPIs after successful probationary period.

Workplace pension scheme.

Reward and recognition programme.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

5% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs.

Complimentary lunch provided on working days.

A supportive academic environment committed to quality and continuous improvement

Opportunities for professional development aligned with academic support practice


Job Type:

Standard working hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, on-site.

This is a Full-time, Permanent role

This role may involve travel to other campuses, with all travel costs reimbursed.


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