Temporary Exams Integrity Administrator

AQA Education Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in Manchester is seeking a Temporary Exams Integrity Administrator. The role involves ensuring fair exam processes by handling allegations of malpractice and managing appeals. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong organisational and communication skills and have experience in safeguarding. This position offers full training and the opportunity for hybrid work, with an hourly pay rate of £14.30. Full-time commitment of 35 hours per week is required, starting late April or mid-May and concluding in July or August.

Benefits

Full training and support

IT equipment provided

Qualifications

• Prior experience with safeguarding is needed.
• Ability to process distressing information with compassion.
• Experience with processing high volumes of work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of malpractice.
• Manage appeals and related administrative tasks.
• Monitor candidate situation concerning late exam arrivals.

Skills

Solid administrative experience

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Evidence-based decision making

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

Temporary Exams Integrity Administrator page is loaded## Temporary Exams Integrity Administratorlocations: Manchestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R7560**At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.**The **Exams Integrity** team works to ensure a fair and robust process is followed across schools and centres, by focusing on the key areas of investigating allegations of malpractice and the management of appeals. As an Administrator your daily responsibilities would include processing high volumes of work within a specified area. This could include areas such candidate malpractice, social media monitoring and very late exam arrivals, as well as other administrative tasks.Alongside maintaining the integrity of exams sat, **Safeguarding** responsibilities also sits within the Exams Integrity team. Here referrals with concerns about candidates are sent in, which could have been flagged in written exam content for example. To best support this area of the team, you will have prior experience of safeguarding, be compassionate and resilient when processing what could be distressing information.To be successful working with Exams Integrity, you will need to have the following skills:* Solid administrative experience* A high level of accuracy and attention to detail* Evidence-based decision making* The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a confident telephone manner* Ability to work both independently and supportively with a small team* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise conflicting workloadsIf you can bring the skills and the diligence to do a good job, we can provide full training and support, as well as needed IT equipment. Your training and probation will be based in our Manchester offices, giving you the opportunity to get to know the wider team and build greater confidence in your duties. Once you have successfully completed your training, there is the option to work on a hybrid basis.**Contract details:** **Location**: Hybrid, with main point of base being our offices on the University of Manchester campus, M15 6EX **Pay**: £14.30 per hour **Start Date**: Late April and Mid May (dependant on the role assigned) **End Date**: July or August (depending on role assigned) **Hours**: Full time, 35 hours a week; flexibility on shifts may be requiredClick “Apply” and select “Create Account” to set yourself up a Workday Applicant Account.Your submitted application will be reviewed and, if successfully shortlisted, you’ll be asked to attend one of several Assessment Centres that are running on multiple dates across March. Here you will get to show off your skills, meet with the wider team and get a real feel for what working at AQA is like.AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique.**Recruitment Agencies**We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place.Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees.AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. Our purpose is to advance education by helping students and teachers to realise their potential. As part of AQA, you’ll very quickly appreciate the determination and unwavering passion to deliver this goal in everything we do. To help drive these ambitions, AQA invests in the development of its people by offering a range of professional development and learning opportunities leading to over 50% of our permanent roles being filled internally.**Reasonable Adjustments**If you have any requirements for reasonable adjustments in relation to the application, interview or the prospective job, please contact **Faye Harrison (she/her)** at **[e-mail]** or on **07813 724161**. We are asking for this information to make the process as equitable as possible for each candidate. Please note that Faye will not be able to assist you with enquiries regarding Temporary vacancies or non-recruitment enquiries. If you have query regarding Temporary vacancies, please contact: [e-mail]**Smart Working**We’re operating a smart working model. This allows for our colleagues to work from two days a week in one of our offices across England.****Equality,** **diversity** **and inclusion****AQA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone - regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background - is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.**Conflict of Interest**Please note that due to the confidential nature of our work, we are unable to employ people for our temporary roles who are currently a candidate for Key Stage 4 and 5 public examinations.**Safeguarding**AQA is committed to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. We’re dedicated to reducing the risk of employing or contracting any person intent on abusing their position of trust, along with identifying and responding to any incident of alleged abuse from its employees or associates fairly and swiftly.For more information on safeguarding at AQA please visit the AQA website .**Contact**Temporary roles: [e-mail] Permanent and Fixed Term roles: [e-mail]