Job Title: Exam Support & Administrative Assistant
Location: Manchester (100% Onsite)
Start:18th May
Salary: £14.18 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Temporary - up to 3 months
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused individual to join our team on a temporary basis. This role involves managing examination papers and scripts, ensuring secure, efficient and accurate handling of all assessment materials.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured environment, has exceptional attention to detail, and enjoys supporting busy academic teams.
Initial Responsibilities (Reception & Exam Support)
Manage reception cover for the delivery and collection of examination papers
Ensure secure logging, distribution, and storage of assessment materials
Provide clear communication to internal teams regarding exam paper workflows
Maintain accurate records in line with assessment procedures
Assessment Team Support
Assist with day‑to‑day assessment administration
Support data handling, tracking, and record maintenance
Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements
Conduct quality assurance checks on programme and assessment data
Support the timetabling process through accurate data capture
Liaise with colleagues to ensure information is up-to-date and completeAbout You
We're ideally looking for someone who has experience within the Higher Education (HE) sector or a similarly regulated, process-driven environment.
You will also bring:
Exceptional attention to detail - absolutely essential
Strong organisational and multitasking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Confidence working with administrative systems and data
A proactive and dependable approach to supporting busy teams
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to gain broad experience across assessments, curriculum, and programme administration
Work within a collaborative academic environment
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