Student Assessment & Examinations Officer

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Student Assessment & Examinations Officer to join the Academic Registry department. Working in a small team in a busy central services, this is a varied role with a constant and varied workflow, with the opportunity to be involved in the full student university journey from enrolment through to graduation.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

The co-ordination and delivery of institutional examination periods in January, May and AugustThe administration and servicing of specified Award and Progression assessment Boards and subsequent results publication Developing a detailed understanding of the academic assessment regulations providing specific advice and support to students and staff

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Tim Parr, Assistant Registrar - Assessment and Examinations at [email protected] 

About You

As a Student Assessment & Examinations Officer, you will have:

Excellent organisational and prioritising skillsAn ability to manage multiple complex processes simultaneously with exceptional attention to detailSuitable experience of scheduling/timetabling large events Demonstrable experience of developing and applying IT skills - specifically MS 365 applicationsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesStaff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resourcesA wide range of development programmes to enhance your careerBeautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 06 Jan 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £28,778 to £31,236 per annum Permanent campus based role