Examinations Officer

Examinations Officer (EL832) Salary: £26,592 - £29,838 (per annum) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Crewe Campus We are seeking a dynamic Examinations Officer to join our busy team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable individual to make a difference in the provision of a quality support service for learners and staff.

Experience in an Exams Team would be beneficial, however if you can demonstrate exceptional administrative skills, resilience and the willingness to communicate closely with a wider team to achieve goals, we would welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to ensure the College complies with all awarding body requirements
• Ensure the security of all confidential examination materials
• Liaise with awarding bodies
• Supervise the administration of the post-results services of the awarding bodies
• Support the integrity and accuracy of exam registration and achievement data held within the MIS
• Deputise for the Examinations manager
• Promote the welfare of children and young people

Key Person Specification Requirements

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience of the ability to develop positive working relationships across an organisation and with external links
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you're interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitmentccsw.ac.uk by 09:00 on 23 February 2026. Our Selection Day will be held on 4 March 2026. Please note, we are not able to consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

Benefits

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below
• Equality and Diversity Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (
  28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards
• Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates.

Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitmentccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant area.

About Us

Cheshire College South & West is the largest provider of post 16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Crewe Campus Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.

As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts: A multi purpose sports hall; Climbing wall; Fitness gym; TV and radio studios with specialist equipment; Mock aircraft cabin; Award winning restaurant, The Academy; Hair, beauty and barbering salons; Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and New Institute of Technology (Construction beginning 2024).

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