Exams Team Leader

Location: Hugh Baird College – Main Campus

Final date to receive applications: 24 July 2026

Department: Exams

Compensation: £29,701 – £31,617 per year

Position:
Full‑time, Permanent. 40 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (FTE). Local Government Pension Scheme. Staff benefits include Medicash and many other company benefits.

We are seeking an experienced Exams Team Leader to join our MIS & Exams team. You will support the effective and compliant operation of all examination activities, lead on Access Arrangements, support and direct the Exams team, and deputise for the Examinations Manager when required. You will work closely with curriculum areas, support services, awarding bodies and students to ensure examinations are delivered efficiently, securely and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

• Support the Examinations and Assessments Manager in the effective delivery of all examination activities across the College.
• Direct and support members of the Exams Team, ensuring workloads are prioritised effectively and key deadlines are met.
• Lead on Access Arrangements and Special Considerations processes and ensure compliance with JCQ regulations.
• Deputise for the Examinations Manager, including during inspections, audits and meetings with stakeholders.
• Produce and communicate examination timetables and coordinate examination processes throughout the academic year.
• Oversee the secure preparation, storage and distribution of examination materials.
• Monitor examination regulations, policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with JCQ and awarding body requirements.
• Train, guide and support exams staff and invigilators to ensure examinations are conducted effectively and consistently.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with curriculum teams, support services, students and awarding organisations.
• Conduct compliance checks and internal audits to protect the integrity of examinations and assessment processes.
• Support MIS and enrolment activities during peak periods as required.

• Experience working within an examinations environment.
• A thorough understanding of JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
• Experience of Access Arrangements and Special Considerations administration.
• Experience of supervising or directing the work of others.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• A strong commitment to providing excellent service to students and staff.

Work‑life balance, generous holiday allowance – up to 50 days annual holiday allowance excluding bank holidays. Flexible working options. Medicash health plans. Pension schemes – Teachers’ or Local Government. Continuing professional development. Industrial commercial updates. Reward and recognition scheme. Lifestyle fitness gym with discount. Health and wellbeing opportunities – yoga, walking, meditation, mental health support. Travel – discounted rail and bus, interest‑free season ticket loans, free on‑campus parking.

Retail discounts. Blue Light Card eligibility.