Temporary Exams Administrator (3404)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: £11.08 - 12.97 per hour
Location: Whittlesford, near Duxford, Cambridgeshire CB22 4FZ
Contract: Temporary
Excellent opportunity and no previous experience required
Cambridge University Press & Assessment, is a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Assessment English provide the world's leading exams and tests of English language ability for college and university admissions. Their tests are used by a wide range of employers too. Impressively, they support 25,000 organisations across 130 countries in assessing English language proficiency.
This vital role provides admin support for their exam marking processes. If you've got previous admin experience that's a bonus, but it's not essential as you'll be given detailed training and support. What you will need though, is the ability to work to deadlines and excellent attention to detail because you'll be checking candidate exam papers. Pretty important stuff, I think you'll agree.
If you think you could be the next great addition to the team, then take a look at the long list of benefits we can offer you
- A positive working environment; supportive, friendly, clean, COVID secure, and fully committed to Health and Safety
- Hours: 8am – 4pm/8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday – Friday (role dependant)
- Shorter working day on a Friday
- Full induction, site tour and support throughout your assignment
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite, subsidised canteen
- Free tea and bean to cup coffee
- Casual dress
- Opportunities to pursue a permanent placement
- Up to 28 days holiday pay plus Bank Holidays
- Access to multiple money saving discounts on fashion, electronics, holidays and groceries
- Access to onsite fitness facilities
- Online wellbeing and support programme
How to apply:
Please click on the link to apply via Adecco – https://www.adecco.co.uk/featured-employers/cambridge-assessment/
We look forward to receiving your application.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Education Support & Training Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Temporary Exams Administrator (3404) roles across Cambridge University Press & Assessment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Education Support & Training Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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