Exams Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 36 Hours, Full Time
Grade: 7, Spine point 18 to 20
Salary: £36,884 to £39,016 per annum inclusive of London weighting
Location: Prince Regent Lane - East London
We are recruiting for an Examinations Officer, someone who will provide support in the day-to-day operational management of the Examinations department.
Within the role, you will also be responsible for centre liaison with appropriate awarding bodies and academic staff regarding registrations, access arrangements, results, and certificates. You will coordinate Invigilators, examination timetables, storage, and the distribution of exam papers as well as the collection and submission of exam papers. You will be responsible for the internal collection and external processing of all awarding body results and processes.
We are looking for someone who is qualified to at least Level 3 or with the equivalent level of experience and who has experience of working in an examinations environment. You will have experience of working with and complying with centrally established procedures and externally imposed regulations and be able to demonstrate, through experience, education and training, the ability to understand and carry out administrative duties..
You will be able to communicate effectively at all levels, and have excellent skills in numeracy and IT, including the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email. You will be able to work effectively under pressure, to strict deadlines and without direct supervision.
This is a pivotal role contributing to the success of NewVIc learners.
We are a non-selective, diverse and secular college, proud to have launched over 50,000 young people onto university, training and employment since we were founded in 1992. We will offer you a warm welcome to NewVIc - a place where all ambitions are celebrated.
At NewVIc, we have a unique commitment to social impact - which means we support our staff and students to have a positive effect on the world. We believe that everybody has the power to make a positive impact on society - small changes that add up to make the world a better place.
Our motto is: Diverse in Ambition, United in Success
What's in it for you?
We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including:
- Competitive holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Generous Pension Scheme: Teacher pension or Local Government Scheme
- Employee assistance – free confidential advice and counselling service
- Travel Loan. Interest free loans to assist staff with meeting travel costs (T&Cs apply)
- Excellent CPD opportunities for all staff
- An incredible team of staff who are highly skilled, dynamic, and passionate about ensuring all our students receive the best overcome during their time at NewVic
- Free access to our on-site gym
- Staff discounts – we give our staff access to discounts to the latest home and Technology across all categories. (TECH Scheme)
- Free onsite parking
- Three Wellbeing Days
- All staff members are eligible for a free annual eye health checkup, and a contribution towards spectacles. We also offer staff members an optional annual flu vaccination, and provide access to occupational health.
- We are part of Cyclescheme, the UK's most popular cycle-to-work benefit.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At NewVic we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities for everyone who learns and works here. We respect and value differences and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We create a safe and trusting professional environment where people are treated well and equally.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.
This role will be starting as soon as possible depending on the notice period for successful candidates.
Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 20th June 2024
Selection date: Week commencing 1st July 2024