INTERNAL ONLY
Location: Penrith
Contract Type: 12 month Fixed-term (Fixed-term End date 31/07/2027)
About this opportunity
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Exams and Compliance Officer to join the Cumbria Adult Learning Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a service that delivers Adult Skills Fund provision to around 6,000 adults each year across venues throughout the county.
The role will have operational responsibility for the coordination, administration and compliance of examinations and assessments across the service. This will entail managing the full examinations process, including registrations, timetabling, secure handling of materials, results processing and certification, ensuring all activity is carried out in line with JCQ regulations and awarding body requirements.
The role will also support the Management Information Systems (MIS) Manager by ensuring that learner data, assessment records and funding evidence are accurate, complete and audit ready. This includes contributing to the preparation and validation of the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) and maintaining robust audit trails in line with funding rules and regulatory requirements.
Working closely with colleagues at all levels, the role will provide guidance on examinations processes, compliance and data quality, helping to ensure consistency and high standards across the service.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and detail orientated individual with a strong understanding of the role of an Exams Officer and ILR related compliance requirements within the Further Education sector.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, alongside strong attention to detail in handling data and maintaining records. Experience working with MIS systems and audit tools is essential.
The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, able to build effective working relationships with colleagues, awarding bodies and external partners. You will be proactive in identifying and resolving data issues and committed to supporting high standards of compliance and accuracy.
This opportunity is available as a development opportunity to an individual who may not meet all of the essential criteria.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 24/06/2026
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected].
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
