Kingston maurward college

Exams Officer

17/01/2025
full-time
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Deadline date:
£22869 - £22869 / year

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an Examinations Officer who will support in delivering efficient and effective exams service to our students at the Kingston Maurward Campus. The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and efficient individual. You must have high attention to detail, be proactive and an active problem solver.

Benefits:

In addition to working on the beautiful 17th Century Estate, you will benefit from the following:

· Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions

· 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)

· On-site Accommodation

· Cycle to work scheme

· Free on-site car parking

· A range of on-site catering facilities

· Optional health cash plan

· Free use of the on-site gym

· Career development opportunities

· Reduced on-site horse livery rate – subject to suitability

· Strong College Values – Inspire, Challenge and Care

The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Status: Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours per week with flexibility to meet business needs, Monday-Friday, some weekend work may be required to support exam set up.

Salary: £22,869 per annum which is Point 19 on the College published salary scale.

To Apply:

Please visit the KMC website for a College Application Form and a full Job Description.

Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form.

We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies: any submissions without prior authorisation from the HR Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Please return the completed Application Form by email to recruitment@kmc.ac.uk or by post to: HR Department, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.

The Closing Date for Applications: Monday 3 February 2025 at 9:00am

Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.

For further details on application forms, the recruitment process or to read our GDPR Candidate Privacy Notice, please visit: https://www.kmc.ac.uk/college/quick-links/work-for-us/

Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short-listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,869.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Gym membership
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Administrative: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/02/2025
Reference ID: EX02

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