Examinations Officer

About the role

We are seeking an Examinations Officer to provide essential operational support during a period of maternity leave. This role is a key part of the Exams Team, responsible for the accurate planning, scheduling and delivery of all campus‑based examinations. You will coordinate examination timetables, rooming, invigilation staffing and student communications, ensuring all activities run smoothly, compliantly and to strict deadlines.

Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you will help maintain data accuracy, uphold assessment integrity and support a consistent, high‑quality student experience. This is a fast‑paced, detail‑focused role at the heart of the University's assessment operations, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to successful exam delivery during our busiest points in the academic cycle.

About you

You will be a highly organised and detail‑focused professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. With strong administrative experience and excellent attention to accuracy, you are confident coordinating complex processes and managing multiple priorities simultaneously. You will bring clear, proactive communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues across academic and professional services teams. You are comfortable working with data and systems, able to maintain high standards of accuracy under pressure, and committed to delivering a positive, reliable service for students and staff. A collaborative mindset, resilience and a solution‑focused approach will enable you to contribute effectively to the smooth running of the University's examinations operations.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Matt Kaylor, mk492@leicester.ac.uk

As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive .

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full time or job share, fixed term contract for up to 12 months (maternity cover)