Exams Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: New College Pontefract
Salary: Band H of the NCLT Support Staff Spine, £27,579 - £30,314 (£24,514 - £26,945 pro rata) depending on experience. A recruitment and retention allowance may be offered for an outstanding candidate.
Contract Type: Full time, 37 hours per week (40 weeks per year may be considered)
Contract Term: Permanent
Dates
Closing Date: Sunday 30th April
About this Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team and be at the forefront of our organisational development
The Exams Officer will work as part of the Trust Exams Team, taking the lead in exam related matters for the New College Pontefract site, in order to provide high-quality administration, organisation and smooth running of examinations across all Trust sites. A willingness to work flexibly within the team is essential as are strong organisational, communication and people skills.
You will receive a high level of strategic support from the Trust Exams Manager. There will be the opportunity to regularly meet with other Exams Officers within the Trust to discuss and agree common approaches to examination functions.
The successful candidate should have experience of working to strict deadlines, handling sensitive data, adhering to statutory regulations and using Microsoft Office 365 applications. You will have experience in examination procedures and processes, be able to prioritise your own workload and have a willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post and good problem-solving skills.
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT)* has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The appointed person will benefit from a generous local government pension scheme in addition to many other attractive benefits and working conditions.
If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you. Applications should be submitted to human.resources@nclt.ac.uk
Please note, the deadline for applications is Sunday 30 April 2023 at midnight.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Exams Officer roles across New Collaborative Learning Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,579 - £30,314 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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