Job Description

Job Introduction

Exams and Achievement Officer

Salary - 14,546 - 16,327 (Grade 5)

Hours - 18.5 hours per week

Contract type - part time, permanent

Location - this position is permanently office-based at the Adult Education office at Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3AU

As our Exams and Achievement Officer, you will provide high quality exam support to the Service and its students including; exam registrations, exam bookings, invigilation and certification across all service provision areas.


You will receive full support of the leadership and management team and will be expected to be responsive to Curriculum Leads in planning exams and registering students, keep accurate and up to date records of all registrations, results and achievements and will work with the Curriculum Administration Team to ensure all results are recorded on the MIS system in a timely manner. You will also work with the Service Senco in order to ensure that all students requiring exam concessions have these applied and appropriate evidence is filed ready for JCQ inspection.


The majority of your working hours will be during academic term time, holidays are in agreement with your line manager.


Adult Education Wolverhampton provides high-quality education & training for adults & young people. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives and communities of Wolverhampton residents through high quality learning that inspires, challenges and leads to further learning or employment opportunities. We pride ourselves on this approach and are committed to ensuring our students acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life. While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our students, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have created an environment where all staff, no matter what their role, are supported and empowered to inspire our work in creating a better future for the people of Wolverhampton.


If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us as our Exams and Achievement Officer please click 'Apply' we'd love to hear from you!


A career with us entails much more than a salary, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us:

Confidential employee assistance programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling Free access to occupational health Regular continuing professional development Opportunities to gain further qualifications A generous holiday allowance

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.


For more information around the requirements of the role please contact Julia Weston (Programme Manager) via email to julia.weston@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk

Interviews will take place Friday 20th June 2025

We are committed to equality and diversity and positively welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We will notify you of the outcome of your application as soon as possible after the closing date.


For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached and Person Specification.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.


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For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click

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Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.


Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.


We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.


As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.


As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.


We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums

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Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure -

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Employment Information & Support

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