Elevate your career by making a meaningful impact within the public sector! VANRATH is proud to partner with a well-respected organisation in Newtownabbey, seeking a dedicated Senior Exams Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. This role offers the chance to lead critical examination operations in a fast-paced, regulated environment, ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance. Take on a pivotal operational role that blends leadership, organisation, and stakeholder engagement, shaping the examination experience for thousands of candidates.

Salary / Benefits

Temporary role until June, with potential for extension
23 days annual leave
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within the public sector

About your next employer

Our client is a prominent public sector organisation committed to excellence in examination management and education standards. Operating within a structured, regulated environment, they support a diverse range of examination and accreditation services. As part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to maintaining their reputation for integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency.

About you

Proven experience in high-volume administrative, examinations, or regulated compliance environments
Demonstrated leadership skills, preferably supervising or coordinating small teams
Meticulous attention to detail with strong organisational ability
Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and external bodies
Confident working with database or MIS systems (experience desirable)
Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive under strict deadlines in a compliance-led setting

What you'll do

Manage end-to-end examination processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to external deadlines
Supervise daily examination operations and coordinate staff and resources effectively
Ensure full regulatory compliance with awarding bodies and internal policies
Organise examination logistics, including venues, staffing, and materials handling
Process results, issue certificates, and manage data submissions with precision
Support special arrangements and access requirements for candidates
Deliver training to invigilators and support staff, fostering a compliant and efficient team environment
Act as deputy to the Examinations Manager when needed and liaise with internal and external stakeholders

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