Job Description

Sheffield
26/11/2025


Exams Administrator


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

25,433 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

30 Days Annual Leave (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
17.1% Employer Pension Contribution into Local Government Pension Scheme

Date posted

24/10/2025

Job reference

RR00001005


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Job description

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About

the role

As a member of the Examinations team, you will be responsible for supporting the registration and delivery of examinations across the College in accordance with JCQ and awarding body regulations you will be responsible for supporting the Examinations department and co-ordinate and process learner awarding body registrations, examinations and entries and access arrangements and record and disseminate learner results and achievements.

Main Responsibilities:

Develop skills across the scope of Examinations team duties


Develop a detail understanding of the College's data and recording systems


Demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels


Carry out the processes and procedures of the department effectively, individually and within the team structure to meet internal and external deadlines


Working flexibly to ensure that all deadlines are met


Develop a good understanding of JCQ and awarding body regulations


Share experience and understanding of processes by training others


Work together to develop the procedures of the department in line with the college's strategic plan


If you want to find out more about the role please contact Jane Huggett, Exams Manager - Jane.Huggett@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of 25,433 per annum.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA - 17.1% Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays(59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer + Employee assistance programme through Bupa
+ Occupational Health through PAM
+ Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses


Further information can be found on ourBenefits andCareer Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we're pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply:

Click and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.ukCVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 26th November 2025

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.