Queen Mary’s College is seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic full-time Examinations Officer. The person appointed will take a lead role within a team of staff who administer all public and internal examinations and assessments within the College. Exams are a key part of education and take place all through the college year; their successful deployment is crucial to the success of the College and our students’ progression.

The College is committed to helping the young people of Basingstoke and the wider area plan for the future so that they can take their next best step into post 16 education and then beyond QMC into higher education, apprenticeships or employment. Our student support staff provide a wide range of advisory and support services to students to help them meet their full potential.

We currently serve approximately 2000 students at the College. The student population is primarily Level 3 students studying a broad range of A level and BTEC courses as well as specialist Foundation Learning provision for Entry to L2 learners. The College prides itself on its inclusivity and the effectiveness of its support systems.

We are extremely proud of Queen Mary’s College campus and it is a lovely environment in which to work. Over the last few years, having attracted grants and additional funding, we have spent over £20 million in updating, improving and maintaining our site. The College is set amongst mature woodland on a beautiful site in the heart of Basingstoke which covers approximately 23 acres. Its educational facilities range from state-of-the-art teaching facilities built in more recent years to buildings that were original to the Shrubbery School first established in the 1950s. The College operates a commercial theatre, Central Studio, and also a Sports Centre.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who can demonstrate their eye for detail whilst delivering outstanding customer service. Working in this environment requires ‘thinking on your feet,’ strong organisation skills, clear communication approaches, a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, a good and appropriate sense of humour and the ability to work flexibly. The suitable applicant is a person who can work as part of a team and has a clear head working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Purpose of the job:

To take responsibility for the operation of all examinations within the College and the reporting of related information to all appropriate users of this function.

Key outcomes

•  An examinations system that is transparent and clearly understood by staff and students
•  Clear information on examinations and achievements that is accurate and up-to-date
•  An examinations database that is accurate and current
•  Well-informed and supported staff
•  Well-informed and supported students
•  An examinations team that feels well supported and well lead

Person Specification

The person appointed will ideally have experience of examinations and will be:

•  accurate and meticulous
• experienced in working closely with a team
•  highly organised with good time management skills
•  sympathetic to the needs of examination candidates
•  experienced and skilled in the use of IT – word-processors, spreadsheets, databases
•  able to communicate well, with good interpersonal skills
•  flexible, friendly and able to work well as part of a team
•  experienced in school or college examination systems or general school or college management and/or administration
•  experienced in following strict procedures and understands the consequences of non-compliance
•  Knowledge of ProSolution would also be desirable but not essential.