Exams Coordinator

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Exams Coordinator; you will be a key member of the exams team and be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the campus and any community site provision exams programme.

The role involves liaising with different teams, such as IT, Estates and Curriculum, to ensure the correct processes and procedures are followed so that the college meets JCQ and awarding body regulations and that students achieve their qualifications and the college maximises the funding received. The role is very fast-paced, and being able to think on your feet and learn new information quickly and accurately is really important.

What You Will Do

• You will lead a team to ensure that all exams and external assessments run smoothly and meet awarding body deadlines and regulations.
• Take a lead on dealing with queries, complaints and awarding body issues and requests to ensure that all students receive their results and certificates so they are able to embark on the next stage of their education or employment. 
• To manage an efficient and compliant exams service including systems and processes that ensures effective registering, timetabling and secure running of examinations; secure despatch of examination papers, student’s certificates and requests for remarks and script.

About You

• You will need to be able to work on your own initiative and prioritise and delegate tasks.
• An excellent eye for detail is key to ensure that all procedures and processes are adhered to and that students are registered for the correct exams and qualifications.
• You will need to be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines whilst managing and motivating your team. 
• Be an excellent communicator and take responsibility for dealing with problems. Good IT skills are essential to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and accurately and that data can be used to track exam processes.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.