Kirila Davey
Exeter
Summary
Experienced and highly organised Deputy Exams Manager with a strong background in exams administration and apprenticeship delivery within large and complex educational settings. Skilled in managing JCQ compliance, EPA coordination, access arrangements, and post-results services. Proven ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, senior leadership, awarding bodies, EPAOs, and the ESFA. Strong communication, data analysis, and IT skills with a process-driven, strategic approach. Demonstrated strengths in leadership, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative working to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy Examinations and Assessment Manager
Exeter College
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Coordinating and managing JCQ-compliant Access Arrangements, liaising with Learning Support and maintaining accurate records and applications across multiple awarding bodies.
- Supporting Examinations and Assessment Manager in all aspects of exam delivery, including entries, timetable planning, room allocation, and secure handling of exam materials.
- Overseeing NEA and endorsement mark submissions, liaising with SLT, faculty staff, and moderators to ensure timely and accurate submissions and sample uploads.
- Managing post-results processes including reviews of marking, communicating outcomes, updating records, and maintaining post-results application system.
- Maintaining up-to-date records on exam board fees and deadlines, assisting with budget monitoring to minimise unnecessary expenditure.
- Supporting recruitment, training, and scheduling of invigilators, ensuring suitable arrangements for students with additional needs.
- Leading administration of special consideration applications, working closely with SLT and ensuring full compliance with JCQ and college policies.
- Providing day-to-day team support, including training, probation reviews, appraisals, and leading regular team meetings.
- Assisting in development and supervision of Exams Team members, ensuring effective task delegation and support
End Point Assessment Lead
Exeter College
11.2007 - 01.2024
- Huge experience in exams administration, compliance, and End Point Assessment coordination within large educational institution.
- Extensive knowledge of JCQ regulations, awarding body requirements, and EPA frameworks to ensure assessment integrity.
- Proven ability to manage full EPA processes, from coordination to contract management with external EPA organisations.
- Experience in line managing team members, including conducting 1:1s, probationary reviews, and performance management.
- Skilled in developing and implementing exam and EPA policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and best practices.
- Effective liaison and relationship-building with internal teams, awarding bodies, ESFA, EPAOs, and senior leadership.
- Strong organisational and time management skills to meet strict deadlines in fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and exam data management systems for accurate record keeping and reporting.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Demonstrated capability to lead training, support staff development, and foster collaborative working environments.
Education
A Level - English Language, Law
Exeter College
Exeter 01.2001 - 01.2004
GCSEs - English Language, Literature, Mathematics, Spanish, Double Award Science, IT, History
West Exe Technology College
Exeter 01.1998 - 01.2001
Skills
- CMI Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
- Level 3 BTEC Intermediate Certificate in Managing and Administering Examinations
- Safeguarding and Prevent Training
- Keeping Children in Education
- Safer Recruitment Training
References
- Victoria Roberts, Exams Manager, Exeter College, victoriaroberts@exe-coll.ac.uk
- Emma Woollacott, Exams Manager, Exeter College, 2007-2024, emmalwoollacott@yahoo.com
Timeline
Deputy Examinations and Assessment Manager
Exeter College
01.2024 - 07.2025
End Point Assessment Lead
Exeter College
11.2007 - 01.2024
A Level - English Language, Law
Exeter College
01.2001 - 01.2004
GCSEs - English Language, Literature, Mathematics, Spanish, Double Award Science, IT, History
West Exe Technology College
01.1998 - 01.2001
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