About the role:

Activate Learning now have an exciting opportunity for an Examinations Officer to join our team based at Guildford College.

The Examinations Team are responsible for all matters relating to the students' outcomes – facilitating all arrangements required for the successful entry, assessment and claiming of results by learners. Within your area of responsibility you will co-ordinate and run exams sessions in co-ordination with JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) regulations.

Working with stakeholders across the group such as faculty staff, learning support teams and the data team, you will ensure examinations are effectively managed and coordinated with the rest of the group. You will also be responsible for training and coordinating invigilators to ensure they are prepared for their part in examinations.

This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37 hours per week. The role will be based at Guildford College, with occasional travel required to our Farnham and Merrist Wood Campus'.

What do you need to be successful as an Examinations Officer at Activate Learning?

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and teamwork skills, and a high level of customer service skills to enable you to communicate effectively with all our customers.

You will have the ability to use your own initiative, and be friendly and confident in dealing with day to day systems, procedures and students.

About you:

• Qualified to Level 2 standard or higher in English and Maths
• Excellent organisational and teamwork skills
• High level of customer service and able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Previous experience and confidence in using a large data base is essential
• Strong IT skills and the ability to use all Microsoft programmes including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Experience working in an examination office is desirable but not essential

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups:Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.