Exams Assistant

**Job Details**

**Salary**: £23,690

**Location**: Palmers Campus

**Hours**: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Reference**: SR1531

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**Job Overview**:
To support the Examinations Officer in the efficient administration of the work of the Examinations Office, covering all aspects of the examinations process and related enquiries, and to assist in ensuring that all College examinations run smoothly in an organised and effective manner.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- To assist with the collection, processing and submission of examination entries and amendments to the Awarding Bodies
- To assist in the processing of examination timetables on the college database
- To ensure that the correct stationery and other resources are available for each examination session
- To maintain an accurate record of student attendance for examination sessions
- To assist with the checking off and despatch of examination scripts to examiners
- To record and maintain an accurate record of student achievement on the College database
- To assist in the collation and despatch of examination results and certificates
- To provide general administrative support
- To work with CPD to ensure invigilators are fully trained
- To liaise with invigilators to timetable bookings
- To process access arrangements given to exams by Learning Plus
- Any other duties compatible with the post held which may reasonably be required from time to time

**Job Requirements**:

- Administrative experience (Training can be provided)
- Experience of working with young people.
- Excellent communication Skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft office and ability to adapt to new software
- Ability to prioritise their workload
- Have a team orientated ethos

**Why choose us**:
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.

**What we offer**:

- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
- Excellent pension provision
- Annual Staff Awards
- CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
- Free onsite parking
- Staff appreciation days
- Eye care vouchers
- Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
- Well-being days & activities
- Electric Vehicle Scheme*
- Discounted gym membership.
- Fully immersive teaching rooms allowing online teaching simultaneously at multiple locations.
- Hybrid Working available.
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance.

**Salary**: £23,690.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Benfleet (required)

Work Location: In person