Exams Manager

The examination function provides a high-quality service to all students at Preston College. The Exams Manager will lead our busy Exams team and contribute to the efficient and effective day to day operation of the exams function by developing systems to assist students and staff to support student achievement. 

The Exams Manager will deliver a service that is responsive to student and staff needs. The Exams Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of all examinations across the College. Ensuring full compliance with awarding body regulations you will enable a smooth experience for every student, giving them the best environment for success.

At Preston College our vision is ‘to transform lives through education’, and we take great pride in supporting all of our students to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for.

We are rated Good by Ofsted and have been recognised as making a ‘strong’ contribution to skills. We are ambitious in seeking excellent outcomes for our students, communities, employers and staff.

We have a strong College culture, underpinned by five key values developed with our diverse body of staff;

• Welcoming and inclusive
• Supportive and compassionate
• Aspirational for our learners, ourselves and each other
• Act with integrity and transparency
• Be accountable

With Outstanding financial health, the College provides generous terms and conditions that are intended to attract, motivate and retain the best people in delivery of our strategic objectives.

Our Board of Governors is committed to an ambitious Three Year Plan, which sets out our aspirations from  2023 to 2026, currently being updated for the next three years.

Job Title:                              Exams Manager

Salary:                                  Job family Group 3

                                               SCP 29 £37,667 – SCP 33  £42,404 per annum

                                                (depending on qualifications and experience). There will be an opportunity for                                                             progression within this pay range.

Hours:                                   37 hours per week, 1.0FTE, Permanent

Closing Date for Applications:   Tuesday 31 March 2026

Interview Date:                             Thursday16 April 2026

If you feel that this exciting opportunity is the right fit for you, then we look forward to your application. 

The successful candidate for this appointment will be required to apply for appropriate disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service.

About us:

Our mission is to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential. We pride ourselves on our community focus, with a diverse mix of students and staff, and plan our curriculum and other activities to give everyone the chance to truly achieve what they are capable of. We believe that we are inspirational in what we do, and that the support we offer to both our students and our staff is second to none.

What we offer:

Preston College has achieved a prestigious ‘Gold’ award by Investors in People, and we have a wide range of benefits for staff. Some of these are outlined below. For a full list visit www.preston.ac.uk/jobs

• Professional Development Opportunities including staff days and supported CPD.
• Opportunities to obtain qualifications essential to your role and support to achieve them.
• Opportunities for career and pay progression, including annual cost of living increases.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher’s Pension Scheme.
• Family friendly college policies including special leave, career break, job share and flexible working (role dependent).
• Free car parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and fitness suite, hair and beauty treatments and a range of other benefits.