HE Data Quality & Exams Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
HE Data Quality and Exams Officer
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.
Salary: £12,810 per annum pro-rata (£21,000 per annum, full time equivalent)
Location: The role is based at the Tonbridge Campus, with one day per week working from our Hadlow Campus, but the nature of the work may require travel to our other College sites as required.
This is a varied and interesting tole and may suit someone who enjoys the flexibility of a part time role.
You will be an excellent communicator with outstanding customer service skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure. The successful candidates will have a methodical approach to organising and planning workload, in addition to being able to meet deadlines with attention to detail. Demonstratable experience in a similar role would be advantageous, but not essential as full on the job training is provided.
In return, we’ll give you 33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas/ New Year period) plus bank holidays and you’ll be enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme which also includes life assurance. You’ll also benefit from free onsite parking and have access to a range of onsite facilities including a nursery, restaurants and coffee shops.
The closing date for applications is Monday 29 May 2023.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.
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: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HE Data Quality & Exams Officer roles across North Kent College'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 Colleges & Universities.
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 £12,810 - £12,810 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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