Examinations Officer

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Reference:
JUN

Expiry date: 22:59, Wed, 15th Jul 2026

Location:

Worplesdon

Benefits:
Competitive holiday, excellent pension, fantastic onsite facilities

Activate Learning is looking for a proactive and highly organised Examinations Officer to join our team at Merrist Wood College. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting student outcomes by managing all aspects of the examinations process.

As an Examinations Officer, you’ll be responsible for coordinating and delivering exam sessions in line with JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) regulations. You’ll work closely with various internal teams-including faculty staff, learning support, and the data team-to ensure examinations run smoothly and efficiently across the group. In addition, you will support in the recruitment, training, and coordination of invigilators to ensure exams are conducted professionally and fairly.

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of exam sessions, ensuring full compliance with JCQ regulations
• Work collaboratively with academic and support staff to ensure seamless exam delivery
• Manage examination entries, assessments, and results processing for learners
• Train and supervise a team of invigilators, ensuring readiness for examination periods
• Maintain accurate records and use internal systems to manage exam-related data

This is a permanent, full-time role working 37 hours per week based at our Merrist Wood College. There may be a requirement to work across other Surrey campuses as needed.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Merrist Wood College on Thursday 23rd July and Friday 24th July
.

• Qualified to Level 2 standard or higher in English and Maths
• Excellent organisational and teamwork skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven experience using large databases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Desirable:
  Previous experience working in an examinations office

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 Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave
  :
  Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• 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…