Examinations Officer

South Thames College are now looking to appoint an Examinations Officer to provide support in the day-to-day operational management of South Thames College Examinations department.

As Examinations Officer, you will liaise with appropriate awarding bodies and academic staff regarding registrations, access arrangements, results and certificates. You’ll take responsibility for the coordination of invigilators, examination timetables and the storage, distribution, collection and submission of exam papers.

We’re looking for an individual who has previous experience of working in an examinations role, and who has experience of working with and complying with centrally established procedures and externally imposed regulations. Able to communicate effectively at all levels, you will demonstrate the ability to use initiative, organise and prioritise and demonstrate, through experience, education and training, the ability to understand and carry out administrative functions in a complex environment. You’ll need to have excellent skills in numeracy, communication and IT, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email, and be able to work effectively under pressure. Experience of supervising the work of others is desirable, but not essential.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 16th August. 

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 26 days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. This leave is all in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.