Deputy Examinations Manager

We are looking to recruit a talented Deputy Examinations Manager. You will be managing a team of 150+ casual invigilation staff to deliver the main examination sessions in December and May as well as the resit and other small examination sessions throughout the year. You will be assisting the Examinations Manager to ensure examination sessions run smoothly as well as supervising 3 administrative staff during exam sessions. You will be well organised, able to deliver to deadlines and maintain high standards.

You will take specific responsibility for the financial administration for both the Examinations and Timetabling teams using the finance software E5 to manage orders and maintain accurate up to date financial records for the office. You will have a high attention to detail, able to respond to immediate finance requests and maintain accurate financial records. You will be processing the Invigilator claim forms for Payroll for processing ensuring claim forms correspond to University regulations.

This role will require onsite working for exam sessions, and the lead up to exams where required. The rest of the year, the role would be agile working, with 2 days per week at home, 3 days per week on campus.

This is a permanent, full time post, but consideration will be given for a 0.8FTE appointment.

To apply for the Deputy Examinations Manager role you should have:

• Experience managing or supervising large examinations at a school/college or University
• Substantial experience working in administration (ideally in an educational institution)
• Experience in management or supervision of staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, but also able and willing to work on own initiative and learn new skills.

This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system due to the minimum salary increase on 4 April 2024.

You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities).  To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

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