£12.38 per hour + £1.49 holiday pay
Advertising End Date
06 Mar 2026

Role & Department Overview

This role could be filled by either a PGR student or non-student. The 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 Invigilators to join our bank of staff supporting the administration of examinations for the 2026 assessment period.
 
As an Invigilator you will work as part of a team to ensure that examinations run smoothly and in accordance with Lancaster University guidelines. Ideal candidates will be committed team players and have a professional attitude.
In addition to our main venues, we also seek 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 indicate on your application whether you would like to be considered for either main venue invigilation, adapted arrangement invigilation, or both.

The work will be varied with hours split into two daily sessions (Monday to Saturday, though Saturdays will be kept to a minimum).
Examinations take place across Lancaster’s Bailrigg campus and you may be required to travel quickly between venues to ensure that examination schedules are adhered to.
Full-time and part-time/casual applicants are welcome.
No prior experience is required as training will be provided, however, candidates with previous experience of working in Higher Education or with invigilation experience will be prioritised.
 
Preferred Start Date: 16th March 2026
Expected End Date:  19th June 2026
Location: On the Lancaster University Campus
Working Pattern: Varied

Job Description

  • Working as part of a team of invigilators in a range of exam venues, led by a Senior Invigilator.
  • Setting up examination venues.
  • Invigilating the examination and monitoring for irregularities.
  • Collecting materials at the end of examinations.
  • Dealing with problems and queries in accordance with set guidelines.
  • Supporting students with additional requirements where required.
  • Ensuring the security of the exam material at all times.

Person Specification

  • Excellent command of the English Language (spoken and read).
  • Able to maintain focus and concentration for a number of hours.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
  • A sympathetic approach to dealing with issues in a sensitive yet firm manner.
  • Ability to work to defined procedures.
  • Utmost reliability and punctuality.
  • Flexible approach to work.

You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK.

Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand. 

Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Help and advice on making applications can be found on the Lancaster University Careers pages. Visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/careers.