Exams Manager

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Exams Manager

Application Deadline: 20 March 2026

Department: EXM - Exams Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dual Campus

Reporting To: Sam Kenny

Compensation: £36,807 - £41,224 / year

Description

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Purpose of the Role - Lead and develop Bath College’s cross-college examinations and assessment function so that all internal and external assessments (including GCSEs taken at the College, VTQs, Functional Skills, controlled assessments and T Level assessments) are planned, administered and quality-assured in full compliance with JCQ, awarding organisation and Ofqual requirements, delivering an excellent, safe and equitable experience for learners and staff.

Special conditions - Have the availability to work flexibly during peaks (including early mornings, evenings, results days and some weekends); onsite presence required for inspections and critical exam events/results days.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic leadership & service management

Own the end-to-end examinations and assessment service across all sites, establishing an annual exams cycle, service standards and KPIs; provide regular assurance reports to the Assistant Principal – Student Experience and SLT.
Line-manage the Exams Team (including recruitment, induction, objective setting, appraisal and CPD); build and maintain a trained bank of invigilators appropriate to seasonal demand.
Maintain and continuously improve exams policies, procedures and handbooks, reflecting updates from JCQ/awarding organisations and Ofqual guidance; lead change management and communications.

Compliance, integrity & learner equity

Ensure the centre’s full compliance with JCQ Instructions for Conducting Examinations (ICE), JCQ General Regulations for Approved Centres, and awarding-body rules for exam administration, non-examined/controlled assessment and external assessment.
Oversee Access Arrangements and Special Consideration processes with ALS/SEND leads, ensuring decisions are evidence-based and align to JCQ and current regulatory guidance.
Act as secure materials “Exams Officer” lead for receipt, storage and dispatch of exam materials/scripts; manage incident response and malpractice investigations in line with JCQ procedures.

Please see attached for the full Job Description

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Educated to Level 3 (minimum); degree and/or relevant professional certification desirable.
Evidence of ongoing CPD; willingness to undertake JCQ/awarding body training. (Sector-standard expectations)
Significant experience managing examinations/assessments in an FE/school or awarding-body context, including line management and multi-site delivery.
Demonstrable track record of compliance with JCQ/awarding-body requirements, including access arrangements and secure materials handling.

Please see attached for the full Person Specification

Staff Benefits

Generous paid holiday entitlement of 35 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
One Selfie Day per year
Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
Continuing Professional Development for all staff
Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Private Healthcare Scheme
£500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock

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