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We are looking for two enthusiastic, efficient, and coordinated professionals to join the Exams Operations team as an Exams Administrator at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
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The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 5 January 2025. First stage interviews are due to take place on 10 January 2025, with final stage interviews scheduled for 15 January 2025.

Salary£37,298 per annum with pay progression up to £41,225 per annum within two years employment, plus excellent benefits
LocationCentral London with flexible working
HoursFull-time/35 hours per week
Contractual statusPermanent

Exams are a core tenet of producing high quality doctors and this role manages the practical delivery of exams, supporting candidates and examiners and ensuring operational excellence. The Exams Administrator has day-to-day delivery responsibility for the First FRCR exams and the Final FRCR Part A in both Clinical Radiology and Clinical Oncology. ese assessments feature both written and image-based components, delivered across different digital platforms and run over multiple sittings in both UK and global venues. The assessments are - for many – candidates first experience of the FRCR exams and of the wider organisation. The postholders work will support the RCR’s intended strategic increase in candidate numbers, notably from global candidates who have a choice of international radiology and oncology qualifications.

To be successful in this role you’ll be an excellent communicator able to work collaboratively with colleagues and chairs of relevant exam boards. You’ll be committed to delivering an exceptional professional and proactive service, using your critical thinking skills to problem solve and relieve pain points.You will be joining a dedicated team who enjoy the challenge of ‘making a difference’ by supporting doctors through their RCR examinations.

What you’ll do:

  • Promote and publicise exams, filling all available exam capacity to support candidate access and maximise the use of exam content.
    Work with the Venue and Invigilation Officer on long-term capacity requirements, and support with the introduction of new venues.
  • Oversee live delivery of exams delivered contemporaneously, providing remote expert support to local personnel and candidates, ensuring the smooth running of exams across multiple venues and countries.
  • Process candidate bookings via the exam booking system, producing accurate exam materials such as timetables, visa correspondence and candidate lists for each sitting. 
  • Be the main point of contact for UK and global potential candidates ensuring an excellent customer service offer reflecting useful and timely information regarding exam criteria and eligibility. 
  • Support candidates and their trainers with specific exam issues and queries - relieving pain points, resolving issues with sensitivity and tact and escalating where appropriate
  • Support examiners to effectively undertake their duties, notably regarding quality assurance, marking and results-generation.

What you’ll need:

  • Experience of working in an exam, assessment or educational setting.
  • Experience of interpreting, applying and communicating regulations and policy.
  • Experience using and maintaining a database or equivalent to store and retrieve information so that information is kept up to date and readily available.
  • Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of groups. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills as appropriate to the audience. 
  • Ability to work effectively within the team.

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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

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