Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examinations (ISFE) Examinations Manager

17.5 hours per week – 2-year Fixed Term

Salary Grade 5 – £ 33,192.94 FTE, Pro rata £16,596.47

The College has introduced hybrid working which enables employees to work from both their home and in the College. The post is primarily based in the College building, however employees have the option to work up to 50% of their working time at home, with the days being subject to the needs of the business.

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 inspiring, and we are committed to living these values and behaviours through the way we work and interact with each other.

The Role

The ISFE Examinations Manager focuses on the planning, delivery and development of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship dental examinations, including line management responsibility for team members, compliance with standards, quality assurance and question bank activity. The role is responsible to the Specialty Fellowship Examinations Executive (‘SFEE’) for the dental Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examinations (‘ISFE’) and reports to the Deputy Head of Assessment. The ISFE Examinations Manager will apply strategic objectives, while supporting these intercollegiate examinations, delivering within agreed timelines and to requisite standards. Two ISFE Managers share oversight of 6 specialty examinations, 14 examination diets per annum and management of 8 intercollegiate boards.

About You

· Substantial relevant administrative experience of at least three years’ duration

· Excellent communication and influencing skills

· Ability to interpret and apply detailed Regulations

· A sound knowledge of IT systems and database management

· Ability to lead a team and collaborate with Unit, collegiate and inter-collegiate teams

· Strong planning ability: experience of handling multiple projects simultaneously

· Significant attention to detail

· Knowledge and experience of relevant legislation (e.g. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Equality Act)

The following are desirable:

· Line management experience

· Experience of proof reading

· Experience of examination activities would be an advantage

Benefits

40 days holiday

Pension

Life Assurance Benefit

Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay

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 Friday 27th September 2024 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 30th September 2024.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is a Scottish Charity, SC000847, regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)