Examinations Manager


Company:	Loughborough College Group
Salary:	from £42,929 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Loughborough, LE11 3BT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Examinations Manager to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Loughborough College.

We are seeking an experienced Examinations Manager to lead the operational delivery of our examinations service across the College. Working closely with the Senior Exam Manager, you will oversee the full examination lifecycle, ensuring the highest standards of compliance, accuracy and service for our learners.

This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you will:

Lead and develop a dedicated Exams team and a large team of invigilators.

Manage the planning and delivery of all internal and external examinations.

Ensure full compliance with JCQ and Awarding Organisation regulations.

Build strong relationships with Awarding Organisations and College stakeholders.

Drive continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence across the examinations service.

We're looking for someone with:

Significant experience managing examinations within an FE, HE or school environment.

Excellent knowledge of JCQ regulations and Awarding Organisation requirements.

Proven leadership and people management experience.

Outstanding organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

A passion for delivering an exceptional service that supports student success.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking College Group where your expertise will have a direct impact on thousands of learners each year.

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus’s offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsided nursery fees

Up to 37 days annual leave per year

Additional annual leave available

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development

Well-being hours

Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus’ of Loughborough College Group.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you require any support to apply for this job, please email recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk

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