Examinations Officer

Location:

Uxbridge

37 days' annual leave + public/bank holidays

Post Type:

Full Time

We are seeking a highly organised, IT literate and pro-active individual to manage busy Examinations department, working across there Group You would be responsible for all examinations activity across the Group including set up, recording and detailed analysis whilst ensuring compliance with JCQ/awarding body regulations. You will be involved in the creation and implementation of effective business processes, the production of management information and ensure effective working practices, including the deployment of new technology and processes.

You will need to be highly organised, with strong communication and IT skills, strong attention to detail and have experience of leading/supervising a team in a busy office-based environment. You will have significant experience of working with a large information database and reporting using MS Excel. Experience of organising and running examinations and a knowledge of examining bodies.

of Post: Examinations Manager

Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Responsible for the management of the Examinations department centres.

DUTIES:

1. To make a significant and informed contribution to the departmental strategy, highlighting key areas or processes that fit in with college objectives, and be able to deliver a team plan that aligns with these strategies.

2. To manage the Examinations team to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the s examination administration and recording and reporting of student achievement information.

1. To be responsible for the implementation of a college-wide policy on the recording of examinations on the MIS package.

1. To be responsible for the defining/updating and implementation of business processes within the key areas of responsibility.

1. To define data input protocols/validation exercises in relation to examinations data to ensure accuracy/consistency.

1. Keep up to date with developments in IT technologies, investigating and proposing changes to systems, and working practices to utilise new technology to ensure continuous improvements.

1. To work closely with the departmental Managers to ensure performance data is an accurate reflection of curriculum area or funding type delivery.

1. To establish strong working relationships with Assistant Principals and Heads of Schools/Service.

9. To be proactive in developing and maintaining reliable management information.

1. To maintain and analyse retention and achievement data using Pro-Achieve/result files.

1. Responsible for maintaining documentation and training guides.

1. To understand the meaning and purpose of data and check all reports for reasonableness

1. To lead in defining and updating critical business processes.

1. To define data input protocols to ensure consistency.

1. To define validation exercises in relation to data.

1. To liaise with Systems Support, to maximise the benefit and potential of MIS.

1. To be an active member in the Software House user groups.

1. To establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

1. To ensure full compliance with audit regulations and to liaise with auditors to ensure sound management of the audit process.

1. To assist with the preparations of all funding returns.

1. Ensure the key functions are compliant with GDPR requirements