Examinations Manager 35 hours per week - Maternity Cover, 15 months Fixed Term

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The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is a worldwide community of inspiring health professionals working together to advance the profession and improve patient care. Together we’re a force for good, determined to make a positive difference, and passionate about speaking up for the profession. 

Our community is made up of the expertise and experience of our 15,000+ outstanding, hardworking members, supported by over 100 College staff. Together, our clinicians, all of whom give their time freely to the work of the College, and staff are committed to providing an innovative, relevant and inspiring programme of activity across the College, with the ultimate aim of enhancing patient safety. 

With care and compassion at our core, our work is guided by our values of inclusivity, integrity, community, innovation, and inspiring, and we are committed to living these values and behaviours through the way we work and interact with each other. The College promotes an agile, flexible workforce and while this is a full‐time post, applications from individuals seeking part‐time, job‐ share, or flexible working arrangements are welcome.

Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility while maintaining a strong on-site presence. Staff are required to work from College premises for at least 50% of their contracted hours. The remaining time can be worked remotely, subject to role requirements and operational needs. This approach supports collaboration, team cohesion and engagement, while also recognising the benefits of home working for productivity and wellbeing.

The role 

The Examinations Manager will play a key role in the planning and delivery of examinations offered by the dental, surgical or medical teams, including line management responsibility for staff members. Collaboration with other managers is required in order to ensure business continuity across the range of examinations, activities and services supported by the unit.
Reporting to the Head of Assessment, the Examinations Manager will apply strategic objectives, while supporting collegiate and inter-collegiate examinations, delivering within agreed timelines and to requisite standards.

• This role will be 35 per week
• This is a fixed term contract-15 Months

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Who we're looking for

The following criteria outline the essential requirements that applicants must demonstrate, as well as the desirable qualities that would further support success in this role.

• Substantial relevant administrative experience of at least three years’ duration
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to interpret and apply detailed Regulations
• A sound legislation (e.g. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Equality Act)
• Ability to travel in the UK and internationally as required
• knowledge of IT systems and database management
• Ability to lead a team and collaborate with Unit, collegiate and inter-collegiate teams
• Strong planning ability: experience of handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Significant attention to detail
• Knowledge and experience of relevant
• Line management experience
• Experience of examination activities would be an advantage

The full job description can be found in the documentation below.

How to apply

Successful candidates will have the requisite ability and experience to meet the specific requirements of the post. If you believe you have the skills to be part of our team then apply by submitting your CV, with a covering letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (available to download above) to recruitment@rcpsg.ac.uk. 

The closing date is Friday 3rd October at 12 noon. We anticipate interviews will be held w/c 6th October 2025.

Please see the application form below.