Exam Board Administrator
Reference number: JR255157
Location: Remote
Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 6 Months
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £26,288 per annum
We are looking for a Exam Board Administrator to join our team.
Role Summary
The Quality and Enhancement team is the central focus for the management of governance and academic quality assurance within Kaplan Higher Education UK. The Exam Board Administrator is responsible for providing a professional administrative support service to ensure the effective delivery of Exam Board procedures.
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What you’ll bring to the role
Essential Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or experience of working in the education sector in a similar role
Previous office administrative experience in a complex environment
Excellent standard of digital literacy in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
Good organisational, prioritising and written communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and a fast learner who excels at working using their own initiative
Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate own workload, managing own time and ability to work to set/multiple deadlines
Ability to work without supervision and as a member of a team, providing support and assistance to colleagues when required
Desirable Requirements
Experience of working in UK Higher Education
Experience of Exam Board procedures in UK Higher Education
Experience or awareness of Quality Assurance procedures in UK Higher Education
What we do
Kaplan Higher Education UK is one of the world’s largest and most experienced providers of online degree education. We currently work with two UK partner Universities to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Our students complete their studies through online learning using our interactive virtual classroom with rich multi-media resources which provide a gateway to a learning community supported by dedicated academic and professional services teams.
Our mission is to continue to transform students’ lives and careers by delivering and expanding our suite of innovative, industry led and career enhancing higher education programmes.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 days annual leave*
Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
Company pension contributions
Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
Medicash Health Cash Plan
*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.
How to apply
Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on Thursday 3rd September 2026, in your covering letter please answer the following questions as part of your application to help us understand how your experience relates to the role:
What is your experience of working in a complex administrative environment? (100 words maximum)
Why do you want to work for a provider of online higher education? (100 words maximum).
Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
To ensure a fair recruitment process, please do not submit an application for this role if you have applied for it within the last six months. Your previous application remains on file and will be reviewed as part of the recruitment process.
Additional Application Information
A sponsorship licence is a legal requirement for employers seeking to hire individuals from outside the UK or those who require a work visa to work in the country. Unfortunately, Kaplan Higher Education do not possess this licence at this time.
Application Support
If you require support completing your application please email the Recruitment Team [email protected].
Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments
At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or experience working in the education sector in a similar role
- Previous office administrative experience in a complex environment
- Excellent digital literacy in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint
- Good organisational, prioritisation, and written communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to learn quickly and work independently
- Ability to prioritise and coordinate workload, manage time, and meet multiple deadlines
- Ability to work without supervision and as part of a team
- Experience working in UK higher education
- Experience with exam board procedures in UK higher education
- Experience or awareness of quality assurance procedures in UK higher education
What We Do
Kaplan International is a global education provider that offers language courses, including English, French, and German, as well as university pathway programs to students worldwide.
