The role
To take overall responsibility for the management of DSFE and its associated committees, providing guidance and support to the DSFE Chair in their role, responsible to the three College Presidents and their Councils and, on behalf of the three Colleges, to the General Dental Council (GDC)
To lead the team supporting the main areas of work for which the Secretariat is responsible and to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. To work collaboratively with colleagues in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, providing quality assurance and question bank services to the Secretariat.
To manage the development of the Intercollegiate DSFE examinations on behalf of, and in conjunction with, the three Royal Surgical Colleges, and provide oversight of the work of all members of the Boards, their sub-committees and the Secretariat as required.
To oversee the financial, operational and policy functions of the Secretariat.
The post-holder will require the following:
Qualified to degree level or equivalent.
Experience of leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team
Decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills
Thorough knowledge of IT systems and database management
Knowledge and experience of relevant legislation (e.g. GDPR, Equality Act)
Ability to interpret and apply regulations associated with the work
Ability to produce innovative, evidence-based solutions
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to achieve operational effectiveness
Strong planning ability: experience of handling multiple projects simultaneously
Significant attention to detail
The following knowledge, experience and skills would be desirable:
Experience of examination activities including managing delivery and governance of qualifications and examinations
Stakeholder management experience, with strong influencing skills
The full job description is attached below.
