Examinations and Achievement Manager

About the role

The Examinations and Achievement Manager will lead the development and delivery of cross‑college examination services, ensuring accurate registration, entry, certification and student achievement data. This role reports to the Executive Director MIS and Exams and works closely with senior management and the MIS team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the college examinations and awards function in line with JCQ and awarding‑organisation regulations.
• Provide expert advice on examination matters to senior management.
• Maintain security arrangements for all examinations.
• Identify and monitor significant risks associated with exam delivery.
• Collaborate with MIS leads to develop and optimise the ProSolution Exams module.
• Develop procedures for recording student achievement data and meet funding deadlines.
• Plan, manage and report on the exams budget, including registration and certification fees.
• Set and monitor service standards and KPIs, ensuring they are consistently met.
• Lead the Exams Team, prioritising work and delivering a high‑quality, customer‑focused service.
• Implement appropriate access arrangements in line with college policy.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing college or higher‑education examinations.
• Strong knowledge of JCQ and awarding‑organisation regulations.
• Ability to assess and mitigate examination‑related risks.
• Experience budgeting and reporting on exam‑related costs.
• Leadership skills to coordinate a team and drive service excellence.

Required skills