Exam Invigilators and Supervisors Pool (New applicants 2026)

Royal Holloway, University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Holloway, University of London invites applications for the casual Exam Invigilator post in the Student Administration section to cover exam sessions for the 2026/27 academic year. The role is part-time and requires reliability, punctuality and a calm, confident manner during exams.

Successful candidates must be able to work mornings and afternoons as required (9:00 am and 1:30 pm), attend a mandatory right-to-work check and training, and be based at Egham.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and diligent with excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English and clear communication.
• Previous invigilator experience is an advantage but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Cover exam sessions for 2026/27 academic year in the spring and summer terms.
• Be available for morning (9:00) and afternoon (1:30) sessions as required.
• Attend mandatory Right to Work check and induction/training sessions.

Skills

Punctuality

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

Right to work

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Exam Invigilator

Casual Post

From 13.90 an hour inclusive of London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Exam Invigilator in the Student Administration section of Academic Services to cover the University's exam sessions in the 2026/27 academic year. The University holds exam sessions in the spring and summer terms and for two weeks during the summer vacation period.

We are seeking to appoint invigilators to join the team, starting with the spring term assessment period in January 2027. Successful candidates will be reliable, punctual and diligent, with excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure. A good understanding of spoken and written English, along with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, is crucial. Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

The dates of the 2026/27 exams sessions are:

Spring Term 11 - 15 January 2027

Summer Term 4 May - 4 June 2027

Summer Vacation End of August/Beginning of September 2027

Candidates would need to available from 9:00 am for morning exam sessions and 1:30 pm for afternoon sessions. Shift end times vary according to the length of the exams.

This is a part time, casual post, available from 1 December 2026 for a fixed term period up to 10 September 2027 (earlier end dates are available if appropriate).

You will also need to be available to complete a mandatory Right to Work check on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and training and induction session on Wednesday 6 January 2027 AM. This post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

We welcome applications from external and internal candidates. Internal candidates should note that only current staff, new starters, and current Postgraduate Research Students can apply.

Applications from current undergraduate and current postgraduate taught students will not be considered.

If you have any previous experience working as an invigilator or supervisor of an exam venue, we are also seeking to appoint exam venue supervisors. If this is something you are interested in, please indicate this on your application form.

For more information on both the invigilator and supervisor roles, please see below link to the Job Description.

Closing Date: Sunday 8 November 2026

The College is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

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Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.