We are seeking an Exams Officer to administer the exams process for the College, leading the exams team and supporting cross College staff to ensure all awarding body and JCQ regulations are successfully met.

The successful candidate will have awareness of Exams processes within an educational setting, and will be confident in the use of bespoke software.

With a good general education including 5 GCSE’s or equivalent to at least Grade C including English, you will also have Experience of working with effective management systems and administrative procedures

Our Exams Officer will liaise with awarding bodies, being the main point of contact for examinations and assessments. They will register or enter candidates for examination or assessment and work closely with the Learning Support team in implementing examination access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for eligible candidates.

Burnley College Sixth Form provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter below.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

To apply for this post, please complete the application form using the link below. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail [email protected]

https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/

The closing date for this post is 4.30pm. Friday 16 January 2026.

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

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Further information for this listing:

College Charter Recruitment of ex offenders Safer Recruitment Working Practices Policy Statement Recruitment and Selection Procedures Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy - September 2025 Job Description Person Specification

Staff Benefits Booklet