Examinations Administrator (EL755)

Salary: £24,784 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Crewe

We are seeking an Examinations Administrator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attentive and enthusiastic administrator to support in the provision of a quality support service for learners, visitors, customers, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer the processes of the Exams department, ensuring the work is completed in line with JCQ regulations;

Take responsibility for the organisation and running of specific examinations as determined by the Examinations Officers, including booking invigilators, setting up examination rooms, checking equipment, supporting invigilation and checking & packing examination papers;

Support the Examinations Officers ; and

Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent);

Ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels;

Excellent organisational skills; and

Appropriate level of digital literacy.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you're interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [email protected] by 09:00 on 2 March 2026.

Please note we are not able to consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

The selection process will take place on the 4 March 2026.

Benefits:

Access to world-class facilities

Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you're interested in learning more about this, please email [email protected].

Equality and Diversity

Information, Advice and Guidance

Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

Principles of Customer Service

Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification

Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)

Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Employee benefit platform

Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon

Free onsite parking

Employee Referral Scheme

Staff Awards

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email [email protected]. Arrangements will be made for a discussion with the hiring manager.

Please note we are unable to accept agency CVs.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Crewe Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:

A multi-purpose sports hall;

Climbing wall;

Fitness gym;

TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;

Mock aircraft cabin;

Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;

Hair, beauty and barbering salons;

Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and

New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024).

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.