Exam Production TechnicianClosing date for applications is: 3 July 2025
ACCA ismitted to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected.
We wee applications from candidates who meet some but not all of the criteria listed below.
We're currently looking for an Exam Production Technician on a full time, 12 month fixed-term contract basis. This position sits within the ACCA Qualifications team. We are flexible on the working location as we operate a 'digital-first' approach.
The Job
Reporting to the Exam Production Manager on a day-to-day basis, you'll be involved in the following:
1. Create and manage multiple production schedules for exam content for all future exam sessions adhering to strict deadlines
2. Lead and manage external academic experts and finance professionals (examiners and reviewers etc) in working to the multiple production schedules
3. Deliver training to external academic experts and finance professionals (examiners and reviewers etc) in the use of systems and the key considerations required when setting exams to ensure fit for purpose delivery of CBEs
4. Being aware andplying with all ACCA and regulatory requirements relating to the production and delivery of exams
5. Using and applying system code in order to construct and build exams andplete detailed checks of exam settings, functionality and house-style
6. Act in accordance with rmendations from ACCA regulators, ensuring that ACCA exams continue to meet regulatorypliance
7. Maintain and apply expert knowledge across a breadth of Exam Production software systems
8. Co-ordinate the activities and performance of third party stakeholders (external examiners, system suppliers) to ensure they meet their contractual obligations and provide first line support in relation to payments, contracts, and production and system queries
9. Contribute to the effective delivery of ACCA's objectives and strategies by representing Exams Production at project and operational ad-hoc meetings.
The Person
We're looking for someone who:
10. Excellent attention to detail
11. Excellent people engagement skills including relationship building, mentoring and negotiation
12. Possess excellent organisation skills and a methodical approach to work
13. Ability to quickly understand technological systems and processes including how differing systems interact
14. Have a high level ofputer literacy with a working knowledge of Word, Excel and database manipulation
15. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse factors contributing to system or production issues and the ability to generate, evaluate and rmend best solution
16. Be able to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines while dealing withpeting priorities
17. Be receptive to working in a changing environment with changing systems and processes
18. Be highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic, with the ability to work on own initiative and flexibly as part of a wider team
19. Be able to demonstrate excellent oral and writtenmunication skills with the ability tomunicate at all levels advising senior management and senior individuals in business internally and externally
20. Have relevant work experience in an administrative or exam production environment preferably within the Education sector or Professional body organisation.
Our Benefits
We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and so have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include private healthcare, life assurance and ie protection as well as a fantastic defined contribution pension scheme.
We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool called Nudge, to our employees.
Our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefit plan to suit your needs, you can choose to add a number of benefits including extra holidays, PMI family cover, cycle to work, Travel and Gym loans and more! You can also enjoy exclusive access to our discount site and wellbeing centre platform.
We aremitted to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a realmitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.
Interested in this role? Please click Apply to submit your application. Job ID R5505