The RCR creates and delivers exams on the behalf of the General Medical Council (GMC) to assess doctors qualifying as Clinical Oncologists (cancer doctors) and Radiologists (doctors who diagnose through medical imaging). The Senior Exams Manager will oversee the work of the operational exam delivery team, working at a high level to realise our growth plans. 

As a dynamic leader, you will create medium- and long-term plans to grow exam capacity, both domestically and globally, recognising that the number of candidates completing their exams directly impacts the growth of our specialties. This will include monitoring and responding to changes in demand for exams, optimising pricing models and identifying and delivering operational efficiencies. You will achieve this by motivating and enthusing your direct reports and the wider team, connecting them to the bigger picture and ensuring they are reaching high levels of performance.

To be successful in this role you will have a significant level of operational and financial management experience, including the ability to manage budgets within a complex financial picture and long-term strategic planning skills. You will also have the ability to identify and mitigate risks in delivery, ensuring that the RCR maintains its reputation as offering world class qualifications. 

You will be a pivotal player within the exams team ensuring operational efficiency and an excellent service are part of the seamless delivery of our high-stakes exams. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference and lead our exams operations to new heights. 

• Strategic development of exam operations to deliver sufficient exams for the market/audience over the medium and long term.
• Leading the implementation of plans and initiatives for exams operations, securing and allocating resources, agreeing and managing the overall exams operations budget.
• Be an exceptional multi-team leader, providing direction and support to motivate and direct line reports in achieving exam function goals, ensuring outcomes are clear and progress is measurable.
• Develop and maintain product ownership of the Exams Candidate Management System (EMS) to ensure it is fit for purpose and working effectively to support strategic objectives.
• Actively participate as a member of the exams management team.

• Strong service delivery and financial management background including managing operations within exams, education or events.
• Experience of delivering growth which features value for money, operational and service improvement and efficiency savings.
• Experience of developing and managing a high performing operational team.
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to motivate and effectively manage a team delivering a variety of activities. 
• Ability to provide support and build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders at all levels.  
• Strong strategic analytical and evaluative skills, including ability to understand and analyse complex issues and problems.