Principal Examiner for FD4 Infringement and Validity

The PEB Final Diploma Examination Committee comprises:

1. Chief Examiner
2. Principal Examiners
3. Marking Examiners.

The Chief Examiner supervises and supports the setting of examination question papers and the marking of examination answer scripts by the Principal Examiners and any Marking Examiners.

Each Principal Examiner sets an examination question paper, marks examination answer scripts and supervises Marking Examiners.

Vacancy for FD4 Principal Examiners

The person appointed will receive training and full written instructions on setting the question paper and mark scheme, and on the answer script marking processes and procedures. The Principal Examiner will use the syllabus here to finalise the 2024 question paper and mark scheme and will lead a team of Marking Examiners.

In addition, the Principal Examiner will contribute to development of the revised FD4 syllabus and assessment model and will lead its implementation from the 2025 examination session.

Most of the work will be carried out in the Principal Examiner’s own time. Attendance in person is required at a number of meetings per year. The exact times of these meetings are arranged by doodle poll to suit attendees and meetings take place via Zoom.

Skills and experience required for the role of Principal Examiner

• Recent relevant experience of professional education and training
• Good written, presentation and oral skills
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience as a UK registered IP practitioner in a relevant field
• Recent relevant examining experience
• Experience of leading a team of professionals
• Understanding of qualification and assessment development

Remuneration (2024 rates)

£1200 to set the paper

£65 per script marked

£350 per day to attend meetings (pro rata where half day).

Term of appointment: 3 years

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and a short letter that explains how you meet the role requirements.

Please submit your application to Angelina Smith, Head of Qualifications, via the 'Apply' button above, by 5pm on Tuesday 2 April 2024.  Please also use this address if you would like to arrange an initial discussion about the role or to ask for further information.

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