Examinations Administrator

This is a full-time, fixed term post for 39 weeks to cover a period of maternity leave, with a start date asap. 

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward thinking institution rooted in, and connected to, a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised University focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research, and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: “shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new and excelling in education and research”.

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-organised individual with excellent customer service and communication skills, outstanding attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure, to join the Examinations Team.

Your role will be to ensure that the papers submitted for examination sessions meet our standards, to work with the team to produce exam materials, and to deliver a main and resit exam session for each semester alongside the central team and our pool of invigilators.

You will work closely with academic colleagues on the paper preparation. You will support students, providing answers to queries and signposting them to relevant support services, such as Inclusive Support, where required.

Please note that this is a fully campus-based role and you will be working in the Exams Office in the Buckley building at our Headington Campus. The work with papers requires you to work with hard copies that must be kept secure, so agile working is not possible.

This role is a good opportunity to start a career in HE and Examinations. Previous post holders have been successful in building their skills and experience in this role to enable them to achieve promotions to more challenging roles.

Please Note: This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 15th April 2026.

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year).

We have an extremely competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with a 19.2% Employer contribution rate. We also provide all staff with financial education and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

We prioritise the well-being of our employees - both physically and mentally, as well as financially - which is why we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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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