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Examinations Administrator (Operations)

Academic Registry

Location:  Hawkshead (nr Potters Bar, Herts) / Camden (Kings Cross, London)
Salary:  £31,189 to £34,574 Per Annum Including London Weighting
Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Monday 18 November 2024
Interview Date:  Monday 02 December 2024
Reference:  ACR-0237-24B

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Registry team at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The RVC is the UK's largest and longest-established independent vet school and is a Member Institution of the University of London.  The RVC offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing and biological sciences and CPD programmes in veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing.

Following an internal restructure, the Registry is developing the Examinations and Assessments team. We are seeking a dynamic Examination Administrators (Operations) to work within the team to improve service delivery in our fast-paced office environment. This roles is responsible for supporting the Examinations Manager (Operations) to support in-person examinations, provide effective administrative support for the team and support the preparation of examination papers. You will be a first point of contact with students in relation to in-person examinations and will organise special examination arrangements. This key role within Registry will help ensure smooth running of examinations for the RVC.

The successful post holder will have the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of customers, administratively support in-person examinations and prepare papers, support checking quality assurance information, work methodically, follow set processes and procedures and have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. A pro-active, flexible approach to work is vital to deal with the competing demands and challenges of your daily work.

Educated to A-Level standard or with equivalent experience, the successful post holder will have the ability to follow procedure and process, and plan, manage and prioritise workload when under pressure to meet deadlines.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

  • Competitive and attractive pension package
  • Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days) pro-rata
  • On site café and restaurant
  • Free membership to the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site 
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave

Informal enquiries relating to this role can be directed to Laura Aguirre de Carcer, Assistant Registrar for Examinations and Assessment,  ldecarcer@rvc.ac.uk

Further details:    Job Description     Person Specification     Conditions of Employment    
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The RVC values Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and therefore welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.   Balancing both the needs of the business with those of our staff, we will consider applications to work on a flexible basis.


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