Senior Exam Invigilators
Closing Date: 13/03/2025

This position is not open to current Lancaster Undergraduate (UG) or Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students.

The Student Programme Administration Exams Team are currently recruiting a pool of Senior Invigilators to join our bank of staff supporting the administration of examinations for the 2025 assessment period that runs from 28 April to 20 June (at the latest).

This is an important position, and Senior Invigilators will be expected to quickly develop a comprehensive understanding of Lancaster University’s examination guidelines and procedures. Supported by a team of Assistant Invigilators, you will help to deliver a professional and consistent service that provides the right examination environment for our students.

In addition to our Senior roles, we are also seeking main venue invigilators to support our senior roles, as well as invigilators to work with students with adapted exam requirements – this will primarily involve invigilating individual students on a one-to-one basis or invigilating a small group of students who require access to a computer.

Please submit an application via the Main Venue/Adapted Exam Arrangement advertisement if you would also like to be considered for one or both of these roles.

 Main Duties:

• Collection of exam materials from the Exams Office.
  
  
• Preparation and set up of exam venues.
  
  
• Processing completed exams for returning to the Exams Office.
  
  
• Liaising with colleagues across the University.
  
  
• Dealing with problems and queries in accordance with set guidelines.
  
  
• Apply examination policies and procedures to effectively manage each exam.
  
  
• Supporting the Exams Team to uphold the exam code of practice.
  
  
• Ensuring that students adhere to the University's Examination Code of Conduct at all times.
  
  
• You will ensure that Assistant Invigilators working with you are fully briefed and delegate tasks accordingly.

The successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous supervisory experience desirable.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Excellent organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
  
  
• Ability to learn quickly and be able to work to defined procedures without deviation.
  
  
• Able to remain calm in an at times pressured environment.
  
  
• A sympathetic approach to dealing with issues in a sensitive yet firm manner.
  
  
• Utmost reliability and punctuality.
  
  
• Excellent command of the English Language (spoken and read).
  
  
• Flexible approach to work.