Job Description
Senior Education and Assessment (E&A) Coordinator
35 hours per week - Temporary 12 Months
Salary Grade 4 – £29,913
Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility while maintaining a strong on-site presence. Staff are required to work from College premises for at least 50% of their contracted hours. The remaining time may be worked remotely, subject to role requirements and operational needs and in agreement with your line manager. This approach supports collaboration, team cohesion and engagement, while also recognising the benefits of home working for productivity and wellbeing.
The post holder will be required to work in College 100% of their contracted hours during the induction period.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is a worldwide community of inspiring health professionals working together to advance the profession and improve patient care. Together we’re a force for good, determined to make a positive difference, and passionate about speaking up for the profession.
Our community is made up of the expertise and experience of our 15,000+ outstanding, hardworking members, supported by over 100 College staff. Together, our clinicians, all of whom give their time freely to the work of the College, and staff are committed to providing an innovative, relevant and inspiring programme of activity across the College, with the ultimate aim of enhancing patient safety.
With care and compassion at our core, our work is guided by our values of inclusivity, integrity, community, innovation, and inspiration, and we are committed to living these values and behaviours through the way we work and interact with each other.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Assessment the Senior Education & Assessment (E&A) Coordinator provides professional and confidential project and administrative support to the E&A leadership team and appropriate clinicians, contributing to a wide range of strategic initiatives. This includes research, planning, documentation and reporting for assessment‑related projects, as well as responsibility for collating and reporting departmental KPIs and statistics. The role supports the effective progression of workstreams, manages the College’s bank of invigilators and oversees induction planning for assessment staff.
The role supports the organisation, delivery, and continuous improvement of postgraduate medical examinations by supporting Exams Managers on strategic initiatives such as developing new exam centres and new policies and planning of exam activity, including financial oversight and budget preparation. The Senior E&A Coordinator will assist Managers in the coordination of workload within the team, streamlining operational processes and embedding best practices.
Success in this role requires exceptional organisational skills, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic and evolving environment.
About You
Knowledge:
Essential:
· Relevant administrative experience is essential
· Experience of handling multiple projects simultaneously
· A good knowledge of Microsoft Word and a working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and PowerPoint is essential, as is a familiarity with modern office and IT systems
· Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. GDPR)
Desirable:
· Understanding of the Medical/Educational/Public sector or not-for-profit environment
· Knowledge of quality assurance and maintenance of standards in relation to examinations
· Strong planning and organisational skills
· Strong multi-tasking skills
· Ability to work to strict timescales in order to meet deadlines
· Attention to detail
· Ability to interpret detailed Regulations
· Efficient flexibility
· Proficiently proactive and reactive
· Strong team-worker
· Excellent communication skills
· Good interpersonal skills
· Customer focused and strong ability to deal with individuals on all levels in a friendly, welcoming and helpful manner; discretion and sensitivity are essential
· A keenly developed sense of initiative is required to handle challenges that may occur.
· A significant level of personal responsibility
· Ability to travel in the UK and internationally for up to one week at a time as required
Desirable:
· Demonstrable experience of organising examinations or events including; all logistical arrangements as well as examiner engagement and marking/results processing
· Project management training and experience, including use of tools to track and monitor progress
· Experience leading a team in the delivery of an event or project
Benefits
· 40 days’ holiday
· Pension scheme – The College offers a contributory pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, based on the employee’s chosen contribution level
· Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
· Health and Wellbeing Benefit
· Cycle to Work Scheme
Successful candidates will have the requisite ability and experience to meet the specific requirements of the post. If you believe you have the skills to be part of our team then apply by submitting your CV, with a covering letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (available from our website).
The closing date is Wednesday 8th April at 12 noon. However, we will assess applications as they are received and call successful applicants for interview. Therefore, the closing date may be brought forward without notice. We anticipate interviews will be held w/c 13th April 2026.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is a Scottish Charity, SC000847, regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)