Examinations Manager

Salary

£50,462 per annum

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full Time Permanent

Job category/type

Business Support

Attachments

Job description

Make a Meaningful Impact Behind the Scenes at Capital City College

Are you ready to make an impact at one of London's leading Further Education providers?

Capital City College is looking for a committed and capable Examinations Manager to join our Group Examinations Service, supporting high-quality delivery across our organisation and ensuring every learner has the best possible assessment experience.

This is a key role at the heart of the organisation helping shape the future of education in the capital.

Why This Role Matters

The examinations service sits at the heart of the learner journey. Accuracy, care and excellence in this area underpin learner achievement, qualification credibility and institutional reputation. This role is about getting it right for learners, every time.

About the Role

This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, 35 hours a week

To lead in providing a high quality, responsive management of the examinations service for a designated college or group of colleges. To ensure the development and implementation of formal quality assurance and evaluation procedures.

About the Team

Our Examinations Service is structured as one coordinated Group team working across multiple venues, curriculum areas and exam cycles. This ensures consistency, resilience and shared expertise.

You will be part of a three-team model, each led by an Examinations Manager under the direction of the Assistant Director of Examinations. Together, we work collaboratively to:

• Standardise processes and maintain compliance across campuses
• Share best practice, problem-solve collectively and support each other
• Develop our service through quality improvement, innovation and digital systems

This means you are never working in isolation, you'll have colleagues to call on, learn from and work alongside.

In this role, you will line manage a Deputy Examinations Manager and a team of Examinations Officers and Assistants, supporting their development and contributing to the ongoing growth and capability of the service.

About You

We're looking for a reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in delivering excellent service. You should bring:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Significant experience of using FE databases for examination purposes
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt
• Experience in a similar managing large examinations in an FE / educational environment

Most importantly, you'll be ready to make a positive contribution to our college community.

About Us:

Capital City College (CCC), one of the UK's largest FE colleges in the UK, is seeking to appoint a Group Principal. This influential group supports over 35,000 students based across 12 London campuses annually to develop the skills and knowledge to advance their career prospects or progress into higher education. This is done by an unrelenting commitment to curriculum innovation and an obsession with the quality of the student experience, which is underpinned by a resilient and prudent approach to financial management. Capital City College are widely recognised for their commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond.

Why Join Capital City College?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that puts learners first. At CCC, we value the dedication of our staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to TELLUS – our discount and wellbeing platform
• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport
• Annual eye tests and contributions towards spectacles
• Flu vaccinations and access to occupational health services
• Medicash health plans – including cashback on everyday medical expenses and wellbeing tools for you and your family
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including one Relaxation Day per year
• Five Continuous Professional Development (CPD) days which can be used for your professional development

Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone.

CCC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check — with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure.

Our Values

To create a future that's uniquely yours.

As the largest further and higher education college in London, we offer the quality you deserve, state of the art facilities and a wide range of courses as unique as your interests and aptitude. Through partnerships with industry and academia, we open doors to your real-world success.

Studying at our campuses isn't just about good grades. It's being part of a community within a community, that reflects the diversity and vibrancy of London itself. Where every background and perspective are celebrated, and everyone feels they belong.

As teachers and staff, we're all driven by you – getting to know you, helping you feel valued and giving you hands-on support every step of the way. Whether you're a creative spirit, a tech whiz, or a business mastermind, together we'll create a future that's uniquely yours.

Real-life learning

Practical and personal, we provide valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply in the real world.

Connected community

Welcoming and open-minded, we create a community of people and businesses where you feel valued, supported, and confident to grow.

Expanded horizons

Innovating and inspiring, we help you become and achieve more than you thought was possible.

Apply now for the Examinations Manager role if you're ready to contribute to the success of a dynamic education environment and make a real difference in the lives of our learners