Exams Administrator (Digital Support)

The Exam Operations team are looking to recruit a conscientious team player who will contribute to our continuing success.

The Team

The Exam Operations team sit within the Student Administration section of Education Services, supporting the academic purposes of the University, and provides expert administrative support and advice to the University and Colleges relating to operational delivery of exams and reasonable adjustments for undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses. It also manages the administration of mitigating circumstances and allowances for undergraduate and taught postgraduate students.

About the Role

This role has been introduced to support with the delivery of those functions listed above with a primary focus on digital assessment and the services and support for stakeholders including students and departments. The work and activities will initially cross over between the Digital Assessment Programme (DAP) and Business as Usual (BAU).

The Digital Assessment Programme is establishing a centrally supported digital examinations service for the University, enabling departments to transition appropriate handwritten, in-person summative examinations to a secure digital platform.

The role will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Exam Operations team and the Digital Assessment Programme team to ensure smooth digital exam delivery.

The work involved in this role will be varied and key responsibilities are included in the further particulars document.

Given the role requirements, we invite applications from individuals who:

• are highly meticulous, accurate, and organised; are able to work under pressure and with a wide and complex workload;
• have good interpersonal and communication skills;
• have the ability to work collaboratively;
• are quick to adapt to change
• are conscientious and will contribute to the continuing success of the team;
• have experience of working within a digital focused role or environment 

In return we would offer you:

• generous annual leave  36 days (including Bank Holidays),
• a clear training plan, with supportive training being delivered by colleagues within the team; 
• regular check in's (weekly) with your Supervisor and / or Line Manager and an annual review; 
• a Personal and Professional development plan to encourage future growth and access to various University training courses
• the opportunity to network within the Student Services Centre and with Colleges, Departments and individuals across the wider University; 
• a supportive, inclusive and engaging working environment.

Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 26th November 2026 in the Student Services Centre. 

Further information is available via the 'Apply' link above.

If you would like more information about the role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to jo.overhill@admin.cam.ac.uk.

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button above. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Please quote reference AB51011 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 26th November 2026

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit :

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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