£12.71 per hour + £1.53 holiday pay
Advertising End Date
18 Nov 2026

Role & Department Overview

NOTE: These positions are not open to current Lancaster Undergraduate (UG) or Postgraduate taught (PGT) students, however we welcome applications from Postgraduate Research Students

Exam Invigilators - The Department of Psychology are currently recruiting for a number of invigilators to join our bank of staff supporting the in person exam assessments that run tin December 2026 and January 2027. As a class test invigilator you will work as part of a team to ensure that class test assessments run smoothly and in accordance with Lancaster University guidelines.

Ideal candidates will be committed team players and have a professional attitude. The work will be varied with hours. Class test assessments take place in person across Lancaster's Bailrigg Campus. Part time/ casual applicants are welcome to apply. 

Candidates MUST be available to work as an exam invigilator on Friday 11th December 2026.
 

Preferred Start Date: 7 December 2026
Expected End Date: 30 January 2027
Interview Date: 23 November 2026
Working Pattern: Flexible
Location: On the Lancaster University campus

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

  • Working as part of a team of invigilators in a range of assessment venues.
  • Setting up examination venues.
  • Invigilating the examination and monitoring for irregularities.
  • Collecting materials at the start and end of examinations and delivering back to department once the assessment has finished.
  • Dealing with problems and queries in accordance with set guidelines.
  • Supporting students with additional requirements where required.
  • Ensuring the security of the assessment material at all times.

Person Specification

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:

  • 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.
Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:
 
  • Collaboration
  • Decisiveness
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Exercising professional judgement
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Multi-tasking
  • Planning and organising
  • Problem solving
  • Resilience
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
Any informal enquiries regarding this role can be directed towards [email protected].
 
 
 

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

You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. 

Applications without a cover letter or CV will not be considered, please ensure your CV and cover letter are tailored to yourself and the role you are applying for. 

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.

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