Access Officer
£24,522 Per Annum
37 Hours Per Week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (1 hour lunch break)
Are you passionate about supporting students to achieve their full potential and ensuring fair access to education? Bishop Burton College is looking for a proactive and organised Access Officer to join our Exams and Access Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working within education, examinations, SEND support or student services who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and student-focused environment. You may already be working as an Exams Administrator, Learning Support Assistant, SEND Administrator or within a school or college exams team, and be looking for your next challenge.
Based at our Bishop Burton you will work closely with the Exams Team to support the coordination and administration of exam access arrangements in line with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and the Equality Act 2010. The role involves liaising with students, parents, curriculum staff and previous educational providers to ensure appropriate support arrangements are in place and that all required evidence and documentation is maintained accurately.
We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, a high standard of IT ability, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and a strong attention to detail. Experience within an educational setting is essential, alongside the ability to manage sensitive information professionally and confidentially. Knowledge of JCQ regulations, SEND processes or exam administration would be advantageous.
In return, you will join a collaborative and supportive team committed to delivering an outstanding student experience. We offer opportunities for further professional development, training and the chance to work within a welcoming college environment that places students at the heart of everything we do.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays, all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests for DSE users
- 15% Discount on Tickets at East Yorkshire Buses
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the UK's points-based immigration system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Thursday 28th May
Interview date: Monday 8th June
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As this is a position of trust, the successful candidate will be required to disclose any criminal convictions and will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), barring (where applicable), reference, qualification and health checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The College is an equal opportunities employer.
