Examinations Officer

Recruiter

City of Portsmouth College

Location

Portsmouth [Hampshire]

Salary

£22,460.56 - £22,460.56 Per Year

Posted

07 Mar 2023 15:04

Closes

02 Apr 2023 23:59

Reference

22/23-215

Sector

Further Education

Job Level

Administrator / Coordinator/ Assistant, Assessor / Trainer

Specialism

Exams

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Organisational Type

General Further Education College

Examination officer

37 hours a week, 52 weeks a year

£22,460.56 Full time equivalent

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and professional individual to work within our very busy Exams Department.

Work in the department is a mix of precise administrative duties that require an eye for detail, and fast-paced exams organisation that needs a calm and logical mind. The role can be very physically active, with demanding exams running for several weeks at a time at locations around the site, while at other times the work can be office/admin based. We have exams and/or controlled assessments running throughout the academic year and as such we are very much a student facing department.

We require someone with experience of working within education and ideally some experience of exam administration, although full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

You will have a good understanding of MS Office (particularly Excel), databases, Google Drive, excellent customer service skills, outstanding attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students at all levels.

We work hard to ensure we maintain visibility amongst the students and staff and always remain approachable and supportive. The role will be part of a small, hard-working, enthusiastic team. It is based at the Sixth Form campus on Tangier Road although travel/work between the other college sites should be expected at times for training, meetings, staff events etc.

Reporting to the Director of Exams & Additional Support, you will have responsibility and ownership of specific tasks, whilst also sharing in the general workload of the department.

Normal working hours are between 9am – 5pm, although specific times will be arranged within the department to ensure appropriate cover. However, during the busier working weeks, flexibility over working hours is required including early starts and late finishes dependant on exam times and workload.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the complete details.

How to Apply

The closing date for the role is 2 April 2023. We will be monitoring the applications daily and reserve the right to withdraw the advert early. Please note only applications submitted through our job portal will be considered. Should you encounter any issues during the application process, please email recruitment@copc.ac.uk.

About Us

The City of Portsmouth College was formed in August 2021, from the merger of Highbury College and Portsmouth College merged to form the City of Portsmouth College. Our four campuses are situated in and around Portsmouth. Each Campus provides access to learning facilities for our students. All have fantastic facilities and travel links. Our College offers vocational and academic education and training, from first-step courses to university-level foundation degrees, and specialised services for business and education in the community. We are based across four campuses’ in and around the Portsmouth area. Our courses include A Levels, vocational diplomas (BTECs), GCSEs, Foundation Degrees, Apprenticeships and unaccredited leisure courses.

Staff Benefits

• Day one enrolment into the Teachers Pension Scheme [TPS] or Local Government Pension Scheme [LGPS] for support staff members:
  • The TPS is a Defined Benefit Scheme based on your annual pensionable earnings, re-valued each year, rather than a scheme reliant on how investments perform, so you can see what pension benefits you’ve built up and can work out how much pension you’ll receive at your chosen retirement date. for more detail go to: https://www. teacherspensions.co.uk
  • The LGPS is a national pension scheme for people working in local government or working for other employers that participate in the scheme. for more detail go to: https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
  • The TPS and LGPS provide you with an income for your retirement and you can even take part of your pension as a tax-free lump sum when you retire.
  • You and your employer pay contributions towards the cost of your pension. It’s a great way to save for your future and pay a little less tax every month, as you’re taxed on your salary after your pension contribution has been taken. The TPS provides pension benefits for you and your loved ones.
• Company Sick Pay
• A generous holiday allowance of 23 days, increasing up to 26 days with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3-day Christmas closure
• Provision of additional leave for a variety of circumstances designed to support you in your life outside of the workplace
• Flexible working arrangements, with staff able to request flexible working arrangements from the start of their employment with us
• An Employee Assistance Programme which offers a wide range of free and confidential advice and guidance to all staff which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Exclusive access to CoPC Rewards, our internal rewards platform that offers a wide range of discounts and instant savings across many retailers.
• Free Onsite Car Parking
• Onsite Canteen facilities at our Cosham and Tangier Road Campus’ serve a wide range of drinks and food throughout the day, along with a bright and airy seating area to enjoy a coffee with colleagues or a team lunch.
• An onsite Ofsted Registered Nursery, Honeypot. Honeypot is a 54-place nursery catering for children from birth to school age. We have three separate, bright and child-friendly rooms catering for the different needs of each age group. It's open Monday to Friday 7.30am-6pm for 51 weeks a year. In 2015 Honeypot Nursery was declared 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Their report said staff provided an 'exceptionally welcoming, attractive and stimulating environment for children
• Use of Eden Salons at a discounted rate. Our hair and beauty salons on our Cosham Campus incorporate three purpose-designed rooms, fully equipped with everything you'd expect to find in commercial premises. Eden Salons offer a wide range of treatments carried out by students under the direct supervision of highly qualified staff
• Use of the Gym and Fitness suite facilities at our Cosham Campus at a discounted rate. The Fitness Suite caters for people of all ability levels. You can keep fit in a friendly environment and make the most of a wide range of gym equipment designed to help weight loss and improve overall fitness. You'll be provided with a comprehensive Fitness Induction, ensuring you have the knowledge necessary to use the fitness equipment in a safe, competent manner, putting you on the way to a healthy and rewarding lifestyle.
• Discounted Travel via First Bus
• A massive 50% discount on travel to the Isle of Wight via Hover travel for you and your friends and family when they travel with you.

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The College celebrates diversity and aims to recruit a diverse range of staff.

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