Exam Administrator

Job Title: Exam Support & Administrative Assistant

Location: Manchester (100% Onsite)

Start:18th MaySalary: £14.18 per hour Hours: 35 hours per weekContract: Temporary - up to 3 months

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused individual to join our team on a temporary basis. This role involves managing examination papers and scripts, ensuring secure, efficient and accurate handling of all assessment materials.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured environment, has exceptional attention to detail, and enjoys supporting busy academic teams.Initial Responsibilities (Reception & Exam Support)

• Manage reception cover for the delivery and collection of examination papers
• Ensure secure logging, distribution, and storage of assessment materials
• Provide clear communication to internal teams regarding exam paper workflows
• Maintain accurate records in line with assessment procedures

Assessment Team Support

• Assist with day-to-day assessment administration
• Support data handling, tracking, and record maintenance
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements
• Conduct quality assurance checks on programme and assessment data
• Support the timetabling process through accurate data capture
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure information is up-to-date and complete

About You

We're ideally looking for someone who has experience within the Higher Education (HE) sector or a similarly regulated, process-driven environment.You will also bring:

• Exceptional attention to detail - absolutely essential
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence working with administrative systems and data
• A proactive and dependable approach to supporting busy teams

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to gain broad experience across assessments, curriculum, and programme administration
• Work within a collaborative academic environment
• Play an essential role in supporting a high-quality student experience.

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