Elevate your career by making a meaningful impact within the public sector! VANRATH is proud to partner with a well-respected organisation in Newtownabbey, seeking a dedicated Senior Exams Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. This role offers the chance to lead critical examination operations in a fast-paced, regulated environment, ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance. Take on a pivotal operational role that blends leadership, organisation, and stakeholder engagement, shaping the examination experience for thousands of candidates.
Salary / Benefits
* Temporary role until June, with potential for extension
* 23 days annual leave
* Opportunity to gain valuable experience within the public sector
About your next employer
Our client is a prominent public sector organisation committed to excellence in examination management and education standards. Operating within a structured, regulated environment, they support a diverse range of examination and accreditation services. As part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to maintaining their reputation for integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency.
About you
* Proven experience in high-volume administrative, examinations, or regulated compliance environments
* Demonstrated leadership skills, preferably supervising or coordinating small teams
* Meticulous attention to detail with strong organisational ability
* Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and external bodies
* Confident working with database or MIS systems (experience desirable)
* Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive under strict deadlines in a compliance-led setting
What you'll do
* Manage end-to-end examination processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to external deadlines
* Supervise daily examination operations and coordinate staff and resources effectively
* Ensure full regulatory compliance with awarding bodies and internal policies
* Organise examination logistics, including venues, staffing, and materials handling
* Process results, issue certificates, and manage data submissions with precision
* Support special arrangements and access requirements for candidates
* Deliver training to invigilators and support staff, fostering a compliant and efficient team environment
* Act as deputy to the Examinations Manager when needed and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
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