Job Description

About the role:

Examinations Officer

Activate Learning is looking for a proactive and highly organised

Examinations Officer

to join our team at Oxford College. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting student outcomes by managing all aspects of the examinations process.


As an Examinations Officer, you'll be responsible for coordinating and delivering exam sessions in line with

JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) regulations

. You'll work closely with various internal teams-including faculty staff, learning support, and the data team-to ensure examinations run smoothly and efficiently across the group.


In addition, you will oversee the recruitment, training, and coordination of invigilators to ensure exams are conducted professionally and fairly.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage all aspects of exam sessions, ensuring full compliance with JCQ regulations Work collaboratively with academic and support staff to ensure seamless exam delivery Manage examination entries, assessments, and results processing for learners Train and supervise a team of invigilators, ensuring readiness for examination periods Maintain accurate records and use internal systems to manage exam-related data

Permanent, full-time role, working 37 hours per week at Oxford College.

What do you need to be successful as an Examinations Officer at Activate Learning?

We are seeking someone with a strong customer focus, who is well-organised and thrives in a collaborative environment. You should be confident in handling procedures and systems, and comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.

Essential Requirements:

Qualified to Level 2 standard or higher in English and Maths Excellent organisational and teamwork skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Proven experience using large databases Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Desirable:

Previous experience working in an examinations office

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.


We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.


When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

Here are some of our benefits:

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:

Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.

Wellbeing & Resources Groups:

Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing

Company benefits:

Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.

Learning and Development

: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.

Teaching Support

: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.

Pension Schemes

: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff

Generous Annual Leave

: Up to 6 weeks paid leave

Flexible Working

: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.

Competitive salaries:

Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.

On-Site Facilities

: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our

work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.