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Exams Administrative Assistant job vacancy

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, people-focused Administrative Assistant to join the Examinations Operations team at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) as our next Examinations Administrative Assistant.
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Job details

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 5 May 2025. First stage interviews are due to take place on 9 May 2025, with final stage interviews scheduled for 15 May 2025.

Salary£26,884 per annum with pay progression up to £30,780 per annum within two years employment dependent on performance, plus excellent benefits
LocationCentral London with flexible working
HoursFull-time/35 hours per week
Contractual statusPermanent

At the RCR, we deliver world-class examinations in clinical radiology and clinical oncology — empowering thousands of doctors as they advance in their careers and improve patient care. As the first point of contact for our candidates, you’ll play a vital role in their exam journey, providing accurate information, timely support, and a calm, professional presence from start to finish.

You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team that thrives on delivering high-quality service and takes pride in supporting doctors through some of the most important milestones in their careers.

What you’ll do:

  • Process candidate applications, including examination fee payments.
  • Prepare and pack all examination paperwork and stationery for use at venues.   
  • Maintain accurate records of candidate data, in various forms.
  • Unpack and organise all stationery following its return from exam venues.
  • Take responsibility for the examinations enquiries telephone line and emails.
  • Support administrators with the marking of candidates’ answer sheets and produce reports of candidates and question performance using the marking software.

What you’ll need:

  • Experience of successful working within a team and the provision of a professional, friendly, and responsive service to colleagues and external contacts. 
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Experience using and maintaining a database or equivalent to store and retrieve information so that data is accurate and current.
  • Sound oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.

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How to apply

To find out more about any of the vacancies advertised, please download the candidate pack for the post you are interested in. Complete the diversity monitoring form and send a CV and covering letter to by the stated closing date, explaining concisely how you match the requirements of the role.

Alternatively, you can send your application by post to arrive by the closing date. Please address your application to:

HR Manager
The Royal College of Radiologists
63 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3JW

All applications will be acknowledged, but if you have not heard from us again within a fortnight of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview on this occasion. Unfortunately we are unable to respond to general enquiries about employment opportunities. Each vacancy is advertised on this website as well as through other recruitment methods.

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We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible