Job Description

Are you an experienced administrator with excellent customer service and data skills? Are you looking for a new challenge or to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for education? Then this could be the role for you.

JOB TITLE: Achievement and Examinations Assistant

LOCATION: Kings Lynn

HOURS: 30-37 hours per week (minimum of 4 days per week)

SALARY: 19,777 - 19,938 (24,392 - 24,592 FTE)

Due to continued growth in student numbers and investment in the team we are recruiting for an Achievement and Exams Assistant. This is a varied and challenging position and would particularly suit a candidate with experience in a similar role, or with a good working knowledge of exams.


This is a fast-paced role working with colleagues both within and external to the College ensuring that exams are well-organised, students needs are met on an individual basis and regulatory compliance is in place across all exams. No two days are the same, the College has learners ranging from entry level through to level 7, and as such exams take place throughout the year. You will have excellent communication, data entry and organisational skills as well as a good level of IT competence.


During peak exam periods some flexibility may be required with regards to working hours, with the availability for time off in lieu or overtime to compensate. There may be occasions when an earlier start to the day and/ or later finish are needed.


We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Achievement and Examinations team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff,

plus

five College closure days,

plus

Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.


Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.


To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.


For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Sarah Shaffer on sarah.shaffer@cwa.ac.uk


Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12noon, Monday 28 July 2025


Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday, 6 August 2025 at our King's Lynn campus.

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.


CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.


This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.


Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).


CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please