Exams Invigilator

SALARY & HOURS: £16 per hour, Ad-Hoc, Casual Hours

The University of Buckingham, Faculty Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) is looking to recruit exam invigilators to support our assessment process.

As a Casual Exams Invigilator, you will prepare assessment venues by ensuring all necessary materials are in place and the environment is conducive to assessment conditions. You will monitor exams by checking student identification, verifying attendance, and maintaining a quiet and controlled environment. Ensuring academic integrity is crucial, so you will monitor students to ensure adherence to regulations and respond promptly to any queries or incidents. You will also record and report any breaches of regulations to the relevant manager. Post-assessment duties include assisting in tidying the venue and handling confidential documents. Throughout your role, you will present as a respectful representative of the university to both internal and external stakeholders.

We are looking for individuals with a willingness to learn and receive training. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will need to communicate clearly and concisely with students, staff, and external stakeholders. You will be confident to manage student movement around assessment events. The post holders will be good timekeepers and have great attention to detail. Effective teamwork is important, as you will collaborate with other invigilators and faculty staff. You should be able to make timely and considered decisions within established guidelines and use initiative to resolve standard problems while escalating significant issues. Invigilators recognise that exams are a stressful time for students and provide a calm and approachable presents. A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of work is also required.

This position offers flexible, ad hoc work, with exams held at various times and locations throughout the year. You will work within a professional and supportive team and earn a competitive hourly rate of pay.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop further!

What can we offer you?

We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks!  In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer: 

• Beautiful working environments across our campuses in Buckingham and Crewe, with plenty of space
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas closure
• On-site gym and exercise classes
• On-site catering facilities
• University bookshop with staff discount (Buckingham)
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments
• Discount of courses for staff and their families

Informal enquiries may be made to Susan Barker, please email: susan.barker@buckingham.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 30^th May 2025.

Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable)

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website (via the ‘Apply’ button above).

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