Examinations Manager (Systems)

The University of Reading is seeking to appoint an Examinations Manager (Systems) based within the Examinations and Graduation Office.

Working within the Examinations and Graduation Office you will manage central administrative process relating to assessment, maintain the quality and accuracy during the processing of results. You will oversee the creation, maintenance and publication of the examination timetable for the main examination periods.

You will have:

• A first degree or equivalent
• Excellent and sensitive communication, negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills Excellent organisational and planning skills
• The ability to write about complex matters clearly and succinctly
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisation/time management, planning and prioritisation skills with ability to work effectively under pressure within tight deadline.

We know that our team are essential to our success and as such we value our staff highly. There are several benefits to working with us:

Generous annual leave allowance: The University believes that it is important for all employees to balance their work and personal lives. We offer a generous entitlement of 21 days (increases to 25 days after 5 years in service) in addition to 8 bank holidays and 6 additional closure days at Christmas and Easter time each year.

A vibrant place to work: As a member of staff you will have access to a number of amenities across the University of Reading’s food outlets, restaurants, cafes and bars as well as a generously discounted membership at SportsPark which includes extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities a short walk away from the office: https://sport.reading.ac.uk/membership/staff/

A diverse workforce: We know that we can only achieve our vision of being a world-class, forward-looking, confident, and ambitious university by recruiting, supporting, and developing staff from the widest variety of backgrounds. We have a proud history of diversity and inclusion and are working actively on several key initiatives to continue this: https://www.reading.ac.uk/diversity/

More information on the benefits of working at the University of Reading can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/human-resources/working-life

To enable the panel to make a decision on your application, please ensure you complete the supporting statement. You should provide relevant examples demonstrating your experience relating to the job description and person specification and give details of why you are interested in this role

Closing date: 4th February 2025
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 19th February 2025

Contact details

Contact Name: Emma Lobb
Contact Job Title: Head of Examinations and Graduation
Contact Email address: e.lobb@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Harriet Wallis
Alternative Contact Job Title: Examinations Manager (Systems)
Alternative Contact Email address: H.Wallis@reading.ac.uk

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.  

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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