Exams and Achievements Administrator

• 💰Salary: £12,792 Actual / £25,585 FTE

• 🕒Hours: 18.5 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

• 🕒Working pattern: 4 days per week (Flexible) 

• 📍Location: Newbury College Campus

• 📅Closing date: 18th October 2026

Do you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy ensuring processes run smoothly and accurately behind the scenes?

We are excited to offer this opportunity for an organised, proactive and detail-focused Exams and Achievements Administrator to join our team.

About the role:

As our Exams and Achievements Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the effective administration of examinations, assessments, registrations and certification across the College. Working closely with the Exams Officer, teaching staff and awarding bodies, you will help ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all examination-related processes.

The role involves coordinating examination entries, maintaining student achievement records, processing certification claims, supporting exam day arrangements, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with awarding body and JCQ regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, managing multiple priorities and contributing to positive student outcomes within a busy educational environment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

• Experienced in administrative and data processing work.

• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.

• Able to work accurately under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

• An effective communicator who can build positive relationships with staff, students and external organisations.

• Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• Flexible, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team at the heart of the student journey. You'll play an important role in helping students achieve their qualifications while developing your skills in a varied and rewarding administrative position. We are committed to supporting our staff through professional development, wellbeing initiatives and a positive working environment.

About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:

We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.

What we offer:

Financial Benefits:

• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence

• Teaching Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and Wellness:

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20

• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities

• Free Annual Flu Jab 

Professional Development:

• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses

• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement

Work-Life Balance:

• 25 days of holiday (Pro Rata) 

• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life

Campus Amenities and Discounts:

• Free onsite parking

• Access to a corporate discount scheme

• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon

• Good value food and drink at the Street Café

• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)

• Staff recognition awards; celebrating the excellence in all we do 

• Staff Summer Event 

Criteria: Please see attached JD 

If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Exams and Achievements Administrator we would love to hear from you.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.