Examinations Officer – Maternity Cover
Ref: 119961
Location: Selby College
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £26,967 - £28,609 per annum
This role is expected to start in February 2026, for approximately 12 months
We have an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive, and positive team. The role is challenging and varied with lots of opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge.
As an Examinations Officer, you should be confident, well organised, and proactive with good IT skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. You will have a pivotal role in taking responsibility for the administrative procedures relating to examinations and achievement for several qualifications and awarding bodies.
This is a very diverse role where you will be building relationships with students, staff, and many other stakeholders, with students at the heart of our team.
You will be required to:
1. Process examinations, awarding body registrations and qualification claims for student achievements.
2. Answer and resolve queries from staff and students regarding awarding body activities, exam sessions, and results.
3. Ensure that students receive any necessary information, as required by awarding bodies.
4. Use the College’s Management Information System (ProSolution) to accurately input data, ensuring accuracy.
5. Work with all Exams personnel and other members of staff to provide an efficient, pro-active service and excellence in delivery.
6. Ensure that registrations, entries and withdrawals are completed accurately and within awarding body deadlines to avoid incurring financial penalties.
7. Schedule and assist in the organisation of examinations to meet exam regulations.
We are looking for the following skills/attributes:
8. GCSE’s A*- C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths as a minimum
9. Hold a Level 3 qualification
10. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow and explain procedures
11. Experience of working in a busy office environment, using Microsoft Office programmes.
Previous experience of working in a College, understanding of examination body procedures and knowledge of College Management Information Systems would be advantageous.
Join us and we promise the support of a great team, as well as the satisfaction of contributing to learner achievements. These are just a few of our benefits:
12. Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave + bank holidays + 5 additional College closure days)
13. Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction
14. Generous, Employer Contributory Pension Scheme
15. Discounted Metro Card Scheme
16. Access to Employee Assistance Programme
17. Cycle to Work Scheme
18. Reduced price personal gym membership
19. Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
20. Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Closing date: 14th November 2025
Interview date: 25th November 2025
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.
Direct applicants only, no agency CV’s / referrals.
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.