Exams Coordinator (Temporary Cover, Secondment)

About the role

The Exam Operations Team sits within Student Administration, Education Services, and supports the academic purposes of the University by giving expert administrative advice on exam delivery and reasonable adjustments for undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses. This temporary cover secondment supports a high-quality, efficient and coordinated examination and assessment service, working closely with the Exam Operations Lead to deliver digital exam services to students, colleges and University departments. The role focuses initially on closed-book digital invigilated exams via a Digital Assessment Platform, with wider exam delivery support.

Required profile

• Experienced administrator, IT literate, with degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience of digital assessment, preferably in higher or further education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, highly flexible and proactive.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task.

Required skills

• Competent use of Microsoft programmes such as Excel and Word.
• Digital assessment experience.

What we offer

• Annual leave of 41 days including Bank Holidays.
• Benefits including shopping, travelling and health and wellbeing.
• A supportive, inclusive working environment.
• A training and guidance plan with weekly check-ins with the line manager and an annual review.

Hybrid work is possible at certain times, but some days per week must be spent in the office, including full-time during peak exam periods and some Saturday and Bank Holiday work. Interviews are in person on 2 December 2026. Applications include a CV and a covering letter quoting reference AB51272; the closing date is 15 November 2026.