Assistant Exams Officer
Location: Queens Drive Campus, Swindon
Salary: A GBP 25,086 per annum
Closing Date: 28/09/2025
Love a good checklist? You might be our next Assistant Examinations Officer.
If your idea of a good day involves colour:coded spreadsheets, perfectly aligned paperwork and the satisfaction of knowing everything is exactly where it should be, this role was made for you.
Were looking for an Assistant Exams Officer to help keep out exam operations running like a well:oiled machine. Youll be the go:to person for making sure students are entered correctly, papers are in the right place at the right time and results are delivered without a hitch. In short, youll be the calm in the exam:season storm.
You will be part of a supportive team that values precision, planning and people. You will play a key role in student success (without having to sit the exams yourself), and you will enjoy a varied role, responsibility and the satisfaction of knowing youre the reason everything works.
You will:
* Support the organisation and delivery of exams across the academic year
* Help students and staff navigate exam entries, fees and regulations
* Coordinate the practical side of exams : room bookings, seating plans, invigilators and more
* Ensure exam materials are secure, scripts are sent off correctly and results are issued smoothly
* Keep systems updated, records accurate and everyone informed
You will need:
* A sharp eye for detail and a love of organisation
* Great communication skills : youll be dealing with everyone from students to senior staff
* Confidence with Microsoft Office and a knack for learning new systems
* A calm, can:do attitude (especially when things get busy)
* A commitment to confidentiality, compliance and doing things right the first time
This role is full time (Monday:Friday) working all year.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday entitlement
* 21.7 College pension contribution to LGPS
* Health care cash plan
* Free car parking
* Discounted Hair and Beauty
* On:site gym
* Staff development and training
* Pluxee Retail Discount Scheme, and more
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for New College Swindon, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible., you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.
Safeguarding Statement
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.