Job Title Surgical Examinations Officer
Salary £28,000 pa
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract - 18 months
Location The Royal College of Surgeons of England
38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE
About us
The Royal College of Surgeons of England is one of the best known professional membership organisations in the world, with a name and reputation that speak for excellence in the UK and across the globe. We provide education, assessment and development to nearly 30,000 surgeons, dental surgeons and members of the wider surgical and dental teams at all stages of their career; we set professional standards, facilitate research and champion world-class surgical outcomes for patients.
About the role
The Royal College of Surgeons of England is looking for Examination Officers to join the Surgical Team as they are recruiting Examination Officers to support the day-to-day administration of their clinical examinations. The role involves preparing and dispatching examination materials, coordinating examiner arrangements, and liaising with external centres to ensure the smooth running of exams. Example of responsibilities include managing examiner expenses, supporting both examiners and candidates, and arrange accommodation for examiners and staff. The position includes occasional travel (within the UK and overseas), weekend work, and flexibility during exam periods.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and dispatch examination materials, including clinical props and equipment, as directed.
- Coordinate arrangements for examiners, including travel, accommodation, and other logistical needs.
- Liaise with external exam centres to ensure the smooth running of examinations.
- Oversee candidate administration, including eligibility checks and providing assistance on exam days.
- Support quality assurance processes post-examination.
- Supervise exam sessions, including ensuring candidate compliance with schedules and identity checks.
- Compile and verify examination scores and related data.
- Manage examiner queries and provide administrative support as needed.
- Participate in examiner training days and support committee meetings, including booking facilities and taking minutes.
- Ensure compliance with College policies on data protection and record management.
About you
Qualifications
A good all-round education, including A-levels or equivalent.
Skills/Experience
Experience in an administrative role, ideally in an examination or education setting.
Strong communication and written skills, with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Good numeracy and IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent organisational abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Experience in arranging logistics, such as travel and accommodation, is desirable but not essential.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and adaptability.
What we can offer you
- 27 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 college closure days
- Flexible working
- Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements
- Variety of learning and development opportunities
- Wellbeing programme & Employee Assistance Scheme
Interested Candidates:
If you wish to apply or if you have any questions about this position please email your CV together with a cover letter to .
Any personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us in accordance with our recruitment processes. If unsuccessful in your application, your information will be held by us on our database for a period of 6 months before deletion. If you would like your information removed sooner, please contact
Closing date: 23rd October
The Royal College of Surgeons of England is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all talent and we actively ensure that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age and disability
The Royal College of Surgeons of England is committed to protecting your privacy. We are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). All College employees are responsible for records held, created and used as part of their work for the College including patient/client, corporate and administrative records. Records are managed according to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and ensure confidentiality. The College ensures that staff are trained to handle the information you submit to us with care and discretion, seeking advice where necessary.
Please note that this advert may close early if we reach the maximum applications
