Exams and Awards Manager GB, LEBH

Exams and Awards Manager (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH
)

Job Reference: 522

Job Title:

Exams and Awards Manager

Job Location:

Gateway House

Full-time/Part-time:
Full-time

Employee Weekly

Hours:

1,369.00

Salary: £44,746.00–£56,535.00

Closing Date: 05/07/2026

Role

• Lead the operational planning and implementation of all university examinations, ensuring timely timetabling, high standards of delivery, and appropriate support for students with individual needs.
• Manage the planning, organisation, and smooth running of graduation ceremonies, working closely with internal colleagues and external suppliers.
• Oversee the production and distribution of certificates, ensuring accuracy, security, and timely delivery.
• Take responsibility for budgets, supplier negotiations, and related stakeholder relationships.
• Provide strong leadership to the Exams and Awards team, embedding a culture of service excellence, efficiency, strong digital skills, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and improve processes, including harnessing digital solutions to make services more effective and user-friendly.
• Be an advocate for change and communicate a vision for the future.
• Lead a diverse team, fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidate

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
• Significant leadership experience within higher education, with a track record of managing staff, budgets, and service delivery.
• Proven experience in developing and improving policies and processes.
• Strong skills in communication, negotiation, and relationship-building across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver under pressure.
• A high degree of digital literacy and the motivation to harness digital tools to streamline and enhance service delivery.
• Flexibility and resilience, with a commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

Competencies

• Team Leadership
• Resource Allocation
• Workload Management
• Policy Implementation
• Stakeholder Communication
• Process Improvement

Skills

• Time Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Adaptability
• Decision-Making
• Leadership

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviors both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.

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