Overview
Job Title: Exams Coordinator
Salary: Commencing at £32,870 with progression to £35,912 per annum
Closing Date: 2026-08-09
About the Role
The Exams Coordinator is a key member of the exams team and is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the campus and any community site provision exams programme.
The role involves liaising with different teams; such as IT, Estates and Curriculum to ensure the correct processes and procedures are followed so that the college meets JCQ and awarding body regulations and that students achieve their qualifications and the college maximises the funding received. The role is very fast paced and being able to think on your feet and learn new information quickly and accurately is really important.
Please note applicants will be notified if they have been shortlisted for an interview by 11 August, with interviews taking place on 18 August.
What You Will Do
- Lead and manage the exams team to ensure all internal and external assessments are delivered efficiently, in full compliance with awarding body regulations and deadlines.
- Act as the main point of contact for all examination-related queries, complaints, and communications with awarding bodies, ensuring the timely and accurate release of results and certificates so that students can progress to further education or employment.
- Provide line management for Exams Administrators supporting their professional development and ensuring effective team performance.
- Oversee and coordinate examination processes across community sites, ensuring consistency and adherence to established procedures.
- Ensure compliance with JCQ regulations through regular audits and monitoring, addressing any areas of non-compliance proactively.
- Liaise with exam inspectors, responding promptly to their requirements and facilitating successful inspection outcomes.
About You
- Be confident working independently, with the ability to prioritise, delegate, and manage tasks effectively
- Have a keen eye for detail to ensure procedures are followed and students are accurately registered for the correct exams and qualifications
- Be able to work well under pressure, managing tight deadlines while motivating and supporting their team
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, taking ownership of issues and resolving problems effectively
- Possess strong IT skills to complete tasks efficiently and use data to monitor and track exam processes
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
- We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
- We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
