Examinations Officer in England

Location: Tresham College – Kettering Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum (DOE and Qualifications), 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

UK based contract; you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship not offered; right to work evidence required.

About The Role

We are currently seeking an Examinations Officer to join our Examinations department at The Bedford College Group.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Exams Administration Service – Provide full exams administration for students and staff, ensuring compliance with awarding body regulations.
• Coordinate Exam Processes – Schedule exams, prepare materials, arrange invigilators, and maintain secure handling of confidential papers.
• Manage Results & Records – Despatch results and certificates promptly, input achievement data accurately, and complete monthly checks.
• Ensure Compliance & Communication – Advise staff on procedures, communicate exam details, and stay updated on regulations and ILR requirements.
• Support College Standards – Uphold safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and participate in training and development in line with TBCG policies.

About You

Essential Qualifications – Maths and English at A*-C (or Level 2 equivalent) and minimum of 5 GCSEs; strong IT skills including Excel and Word.

Administrative Expertise – Proven experience in office-based administration, data entry, and handling confidential documentation with accuracy.

Organisational & Customer Service Skills – Excellent communication, planning, and ability to work calmly under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Adaptable & Team-Oriented – Demonstrates flexibility, embraces change, and contributes positively to team objectives with a “can do” attitude.

Compliance & Professional Standards – Ability to follow regulations, safeguard exam integrity, transport papers securely, and maintain professionalism at all times.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews

Interviews to be held: 24 February 2026

Values

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.