Examination and Assessment Manager Ref : 2526/176 Hours : 37 hours per week Salary : £44,918 per annum. Plus generous benefits, including: • 50 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) • Generous Occupational Pension Scheme About the role We are seeking a Learning Support Examination and Assessment Mangager to play a pivotal role in ensuring that students with additional learning needs receive the appropriate support during examinations and assessments. This position is responsible for the planning, organisation, and delivery of internal and external examination access arrangements, as well as ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements. You will work closely with teaching staff, support teams, and external bodies to guarantee that every student has equitable access to assessments in line with statutory guidelines. Key responsibilities include: • Managing and coordinating all aspects of access arrangements for examinations. • Ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations and other relevant policies. • Liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies to facilitate smooth assessment processes. • Maintaining accurate records and documentation to support audit and inspection requirements. • Driving continuous improvement in processes to enhance student experience and operational efficiency. About the person We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who is passionate about supporting learners and ensuring fairness in assessment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: • Proven experience in coordinating or managing examination access arrangements. • In-depth knowledge of JCQ regulations and best practices related to examinations and assessments. • Relevant teaching experience of supporting learners with additional needs • A Level 7 qualification in assessment and access arrangements (or equivalent). • A problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions. • Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy and compliance. • Outstanding organisational and time-management skills, capable of prioritising multiple tasks and meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders. Candidates may offer skills and experiences suitable for a proportion of role or the total 37 hours per week. About the College York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices. We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym. Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruth Baxter, Deputy Head of Additional Learning Support, at ruth-baxter@yorkcollege.ac.uk. Please note that during the half term period (25th to 29th May) responses may be delayed. Staff benefits & Important notices You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work. Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form. Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise checking your junk/spam folder, as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings. Closing date : 1 June 2026 (9am) Interview date : 11 June 2026