We are looking for a highly organised and dependable Exams Officer to join our dynamic Exams team at Coastland College. This is a fast‑paced role based primarily at our Weymouth Campus, where you will play a key part in the effective planning, administration, and delivery of examinations throughout the academic year.
This is a fixed‑term position, starting in March and running until the end of May 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and administer internal and external examinations in line with awarding body regulations
• Work with the Exams Manager to plan the exams for the following academic year
• Support the Exams Manager with inspections
• Download and record students results and process post-exam service requests
• Prepare exam timetables, seating plans and exam materials
• Liaise with curriculum staff, students, invigilators and external awarding bodies
• Maintain accurate student and examination records
• Support the training of exam invigilators
• Ensure all exams are conducted securely, fairly and efficiently
• Travel between campuses as required to support exam delivery
About You
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work calmly and accurately in a fast-paced environment, particularly during peak exam periods
• Strong administrative and IT skills, including experience with data systems and spreadsheets
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Flexible, reliable and able to manage competing deadlines
• Previous experience in exams or education is desirable, but not essential
Who we are:
Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses – one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities.
We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming
With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land-based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.
Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.
What we offer:
Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
• Additional efficiency closure days over Christmas and Easter
• Generous Pension Scheme through either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) / Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) depending on your role
• Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders
The important bit:
Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.
Please see our Job Description, Person Specification for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.
Please be advised that this vacancy may be closed prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.