Examinations Administrator

HAYS, Edinburgh

Examinations Administrator

Competitive Hourly Rate

HAYS, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Contract
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Posted 5 days ago, 20 Jul | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 4812387

Location ref: Edinburgh

Full Job Description

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established professional membership body that supports the delivery of specialist examinations across the UK. The organisation works with external stakeholders to ensure examinations are delivered professionally, accurately and in line with established procedures. This is a busy, service-led environment where high-quality administration, clear communication and attention to detail are essential to supporting successful examination delivery.

Your new role
As an Examinations Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of professional examinations across the UK. Working within a busy and service-focused team, you will be responsible for a broad range of administrative duties, ensuring candidates, examiners and stakeholders receive a high standard of support throughout the examination process.
Key responsibilities will include:

  • Processing examination applications and supporting documentation.
  • Maintaining accurate candidate and examiner records and databases.
  • Logging and managing incoming correspondence and departmental mail.
  • Responding to enquiries via telephone and email in a professional and timely manner.
  • Providing administrative and clerical support to the wider examinations team.
  • Scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and reports, taking minutes and tracking actions
  • Ordering and maintaining office and team supplies.
  • Liaising with a wide range of internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure efficient examination delivery.
  • Assisting with additional administrative projects and duties as required by the team.

The role offers a varied workload with a mixture of office-based administration, stakeholder communication and event support, requiring excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this highly visible role, you will have:

  • Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other common IT systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience delivering excellent customer service and communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
  • The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team.


What you'll get in return

  • Competitive Hourly Rate
  • Hybrid working after initial settling period
  • Long term temporary contract



What you need to do now
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https://www.s1jobs.com/job/examinations-administrator-127114687

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