Job Overview
Based at Kingston College.
Permanent, Part Time (0.9).
Please note that this post is funded for the 2026/27 academic year onwards, so the successful candidate would not be expected to commence in post prior to August 2026.
South Thames Colleges Group is looking for an Examinations Officer responsible for executing day‑to‑day exam and assessment tasks across a wide range of qualifications, following the exam year calendar from registration and exam registration through to results.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a thorough and up‑to‑date understanding of JCQ and other awarding body requirements, ensuring full compliance with all regulations, deadlines, processes, procedures, and fees.
- Interpret and share relevant information with colleagues, ensuring that all exam activities are carried out accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinate key processes such as registrations, exam entries, access arrangements, achievement claims, results, and certification in close collaboration with curriculum staff, awarding bodies and other stakeholders.
- Plan and manage all types of exams, including preparing timetables, booking rooms, and arranging invigilators and other necessary support.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in general administration, demonstrating good organisational skills and the ability to produce data and reports.
- Experience working and complying with centrally established procedures and externally imposed regulations, ideally in examination administration.
- Ability to work proactively, prioritise and manage workload, meeting deadlines and taking responsibility for specific areas of work both as an individual and within a team.
- Skilled in IT (MS Office) with experience of databases and spreadsheet applications, and willingness to build on these.
- Strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels.
This role is predominantly based at Kingston College; however, you may be required to work across any site within South Thames Colleges Group, including Carshalton, Kingston, Merton, Tooting, and Wandsworth, and will be deployed based on operational need.
Employment Details
Successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 14th May 2026.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and an additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to enhance physical and mental health.
- Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
- Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
- Salary sacrifice cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Benefits pro‑rated for part‑time staff.
Equality and Diversity
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.
Right to Work and Background Checks
Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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