We have a great opportunity for two individuals to join our Data, Funding and Exams department as our new Registration and Exams Leads
The Registration and Exams Lead will be responsible for the line management of staff within the department and overseeing the accurate and timely planning & processing of data and administrative tasks relating to Exams/Registrations, Audit, ILR and timetabling.
This is a key role within the department where you will liaise with awarding organisations and JCQ to ensure the college’s exams processes are compliant as well as communicating with curriculum colleagues to ensure that registration to awarding bodies is accurate.
Responsibilities include:
Line management of staff to ensure that both team and departmental key performance indicators are met.
Carry out day to day management duties such as, managing holidays approvals and monitoring of staff sickness absence including back to work interviews.
Conducting staff appraisals and performance reviews and reporting to the management team on individual and team performance.
Carry out the training of junior staff and identify areas for development.
Mentoring and coaching team members.
Direct involvement in interviewing and inducting new staff members.
Effectively communicate business changes to the team and implement changes to processes as required.
Manage the day-to-day delivery of the College’s examination service providing rigorously maintained processes which adhere to awarding organisation, JCQ and Government regulations
Responsible for ensuring compliance with examination board and College regulations, procedures and deadlines.
Work with Curriculum teams to approve and validate awarding organisations submissions, including entries, registrations, outcomes and awards, ensuring that they are processed efficiently and accurately
Responsible for Managing the exam access arrangement process for the College.
Creates effective information processes for the recording, analysing and presentation of exams and results.
Overseeing the process relating to appeals, remarking and other administrative processes.
Maintaining the polices relating to exams.
To provide effective administrative support for the day to day registration/examination and timetabling
Responsible for all aspects of Examination registration for new or returning learners.
Improve data quality by identifying and supporting training needs.
To provide support to the curriculum areas to ensure the effective use of the timetabling (Shape) and HE Awards manager modules.
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The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.
Education & Training
GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
Hold a level 3 qualification relevant to FE/HE or have relevant experience in a similar role.
Evidence of high level of keyboard/ word processing skills. With good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and the use of the internet.
Experience
Experience of working with a computerised record system
Experience of the operation of FE/HE regulatory frameworks.
Experience of the operation of Education systems and expertise in at least one of the following areas: admissions, enrolment, examinations and timetabling.
Experience of working with external awarding bodies and/or work with partner institutions.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
Annual salary reviews
Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
Free sports and gym facilities
Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
A host of training development opportunities
Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.