Surrey Adult Learning is looking for an organised and detail-focused Exams Administrator to join our busy Exams team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the effective administration and delivery of examinations and assessments across Surrey Adult Learning. Working closely with curriculum teams, awarding organisations and learners, you will help ensure examinations are managed accurately, efficiently and in line with awarding body regulations and internal procedures.
Travel within Surrey to our other centres and venues will be required so the post holder is required to be a contractual car user.
Our Offer to You
26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residentsAbout The Role
Surrey Adult Learning is a leading provider of diverse daytime, evening and Saturday courses and learning opportunities for adults. We offer a wide range of qualification courses, including English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL), maths and digital skills. Our courses also cater to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and parents/carers seeking to upskill to support their children. Additionally, we provide courses for personal development in various subjects such as arts and crafts, languages and exercise. Our outreach provision is designed to assist those currently facing life challenges.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating examination registrations, maintaining accurate learner records, processing results and certificates, and supporting the wider quality assurance process. You will also provide excellent customer service to learners, tutors and colleagues, helping to ensure a positive learner experience.
This role would suit someone with excellent administrative skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our :
Has experience of working in an administrative role, preferably within an education, training or examinations environment.
Has strong organisational skills and can prioritise competing demands effectively.
Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Has experience of maintaining records and handling confidential information appropriately.
Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and databases.
Can work independently and as part of a team.
Is committed to delivering excellent customer service.
Knowledge of examination processes and awarding body requirements would be advantageous but is not essential.
This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
A basic DBS check will be required for this role.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/11/2026 with interviews planned to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for these posts is West Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Please see more information here: .
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs
Salary description
£28546.00 - £28546.00 per year