Job Description

Salary Range

16.00 per hour

Location

Buckingham

Application Deadline

Friday, May 30, 2025

Job Profile

Job Profile document

Job Summary

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Faculty Medicine and Health Science

JOB TITLE: Exams Invigilator

SALARY & HOURS:

16 per hour, Ad-Hoc, Casual Hours

The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being the UK's smallest university and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 25 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment. Whichever of our locations you find yourself working in, you will be sure to feel a part of our friendly community. Our size enables us to foster a very personalised, supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, with lots of opportunity for development, something which we are very proud of.


The Corporate and Professional Services departments are the cornerstone of the University. They each provide essential and valuable support to both each other and the Academic departments, helping the University to function in the most efficient and productive way, ensuring that the students' experience is second to none.


The University of Buckingham, Faculty Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) is looking to recruit exam invigilators to support our assessment process.

Role Purpose

As a Casual Exams Invigilator, you will prepare assessment venues by ensuring all necessary materials are in place and the environment is conducive to assessment conditions. You will monitor exams by checking student identification, verifying attendance, and maintaining a quiet and controlled environment. Ensuring academic integrity is crucial, so you will monitor students to ensure adherence to regulations and respond promptly to any queries or incidents. You will also record and report any breaches of regulations to the relevant manager. Post-assessment duties include assisting in tidying the venue and handling confidential documents. Throughout your role, you will present as a respectful representative of the university to both internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for individuals with a willingness to learn and receive training. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will need to communicate clearly and concisely with students, staff, and external stakeholders. You will be confident to manage student movement around assessment events. The post holders will be good timekeepers and have great attention to detail. Effective teamwork is important, as you will collaborate with other invigilators and faculty staff. You should be able to make timely and considered decisions within established guidelines and use initiative to resolve standard problems while escalating significant issues. Invigilators recognise that exams are a stressful time for students and provide a calm and approachable presents. A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of work is also required.


This position offers flexible, ad hoc work, with exams held at various times and locations throughout the year. You will work within a professional and supportive team and earn a competitive hourly rate of pay.


You will report to the Assessment Delivery Lead and liaise with the FMHS Assessment Team.


We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop further!


What can we offer you?


We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks! In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer:


Beautiful working environments across our campuses in Buckingham and Crewe, with plenty of space Employee Assistance Programme Christmas closure On-site gym and exercise classes On-site catering facilities University bookshop with staff discount (Buckingham) Free on-site parking Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments Discount of courses for staff and their families

Informal enquiries may be made to Susan Barker, please email: susan.barker@buckingham.ac.uk


The closing date for applications is

Friday 30

th

May

2025.

Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable)

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/about/hr/