Exams Officer

Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and ready to make a real impact? Brockenhurst College are excited to be recruiting a full-time, permanent Exams Officer , offering a competitive salary of £24,834 – £27,211 per annum . Joining our fast-paced and supportive organisation means becoming part of a team that truly values your skills and development. We are a busy organisation that can offer you a great working environment and opportunities. Wessex Education Shared Services (WESS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brockenhurst College. We provide a wide range of services to the College including: financial management, payroll, human resources, examinations, student records and data returns processing and IT Software development. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within a dynamic environment where your work makes a difference every day. The Exams Officer Role: As our Exams Officer, you will deliver examination services within Brockenhurst College. While a good mix of skills is required to perform the job, the ability to learn, take ownership and have the desire and motivation to improve processes is most important. Responsibilities as our Exams Officer will include: • Be proficient in creating and processing EDI files • Work with the necessary depts. to ensure that all access exam arrangements and other special arrangements are in place as per JCQ and Awarding Body guidance. • Co-ordinate processes to provide the administration of examination services ensuring examinations are delivered to meet the current JCQ regulations. • Support the integrity and accuracy of exam registration and achievement data held within the MI system. • Be up to date and regularly share the expertise and knowledge for delivering all aspects of examinations. • Work closely and support the Management team in the delivery of the services. • Maintain all data examination processes and be accountable for accurate efficient data records. • Ensure that a good customer service is always delivered and that the learner and/or member of staff are advised correctly as required. • Ensure an enquiry and advisory based service is delivered in order to help college colleagues and learners gather the information as required. • Be registered as the Centre's Exam Officer. • Oversee the daily operations and Exams provision ensuring that the service is available as per college requirements. As our Exams Officer, you'll ideally have: • A Level 3 qualification • 5 GCSE's (at grade C/4 or above) including maths and English • Experience of following processes and procedures • Experience of working to tight deadlines • Experience of cash handling and following financial policies • Proficient in the use of data systems • Experience of delivering a good customer service • Competent at using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Databases • Ability to deliver on multiple workloads within time restraints • Ability to work under own initiative or as part of a team • Ability to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to solve an error/problem in a logical and structured manner • A skilled trouble shooter • To be data orientated with the ability to input accurately and analyse as required • Ability to master data systems and processes efficiently and effectively • Committed to student success and supporting students to reach their full potential Benefits you will receive: • 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure • Access to a company pension scheme • An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme • Opportunity to access CPD through the Exams Office Subscription • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College • On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates all year round • Free eye care vouchers for DSE users • Free secure onsite parking • Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare • Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out) • Weekly staff football If you feel you are the right candidate for this Exams Officer role, then please click ‘apply' now! Closing Date: 19th July 2026 Interview Date: Week Commencing 27th July 2026 Please apply early as applications will be regularly reviewed, we reserve the right to close this Vacancy if we secure enough suitable applications. Wessex Education Shared Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.