Theory Examinations Manager

Association of Association Executives; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Examination Manager to oversee the production and quality assurance of examination papers. This role involves working closely with various stakeholders, ensuring excellence throughout the examination process. The ideal candidate will possess strong quality assurance experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage relationships effectively. This innovative organization offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility while contributing to the advancement of mental health education. If you're passionate about quality and collaboration, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Generous flexi-time

Enhanced maternity leave

Interest-free season ticket loan

Health and wellbeing package

Group Income Protection Scheme

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance and managing examination processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and quality assurance of theory examination papers.
• Collaborate with examination panels and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee incident management and support examination delivery.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree Level Education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 21,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of UK mental health services. The College is an award-winning, values-based organisation.

Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional medical body responsible for supporting psychiatrists throughout their careers, setting standards in psychiatry, and promoting mental health in the United Kingdom. The organization is crucial in education, training, research, and policy advocacy related to psychiatry and mental health services. The primary mission of RCPsych is to improve the understanding, prevention, and treatment of mental illnesses and ensure that people with mental health conditions receive high-quality care

About the role

In this role, you will manage the production and quality assurance of all theory examination papers, working closely with the MRCPsych Examination Panels, Head of Examinations, and Psychometrician. This role involves overseeing the entire examination process, from development to delivery, ensuring excellence at all stages.The successful candidate will have experience in quality assurance and an excellent eye for detail, with a proven track record of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to achieve strategic aims.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production and quality assurance of all theory examination papers.
• Manage and support the MRCPsych Theory Paper Panels, ensuring sustained engagement of volunteering Members.
• Work with the Examinations Committee to obtain approval for the final version of each theory paper, liaising with the Chief Examiner, Chair of relevant Theory Paper Panel and Head of Examinations.
• Work with the College’s examination delivery provider to ensure the delivery of theory examinations meets regulatory and operational requirements to defined deadlines.
• Oversee the incident management, recording, and reporting processes after each examination diet.
• Work collaboratively with the Psychometrician and Head of Examinations to ensure excellence in all aspects of theory examination delivery.
• Line manage the Examinations Coordinator and Examinations Assistants, including appraisals. Support the management and engagement of the wider team as directed by the Head of Examinations.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the Examinations Team to ensure high standards of service are consistently met.
• Support the delivery by the CASC by undertaking various roles as directed by the Head of Examinations e.g. senior invigilation, circuit lead, registration, extra reading time.

College Values:

• Living out and being a role model for the College's values and behaviours.
• Promoting understanding of how the devolved councils contribute to the College’s mission and vision.
• Promoting cross-college collaboration, through active contribution in the cross-college Managers’ meeting.
• Acting as a communication ‘bridge’ between the College’s Heads and staff in the department.
• Creating a positive, empowering, and enabling environment for all staff.

General:

• Undertake any other duties related to the job purpose and which may be necessary in the College’s work.
• To carry out all duties in a safe and proper manner in accordance with the College’s Health and Safety Policy.
• To undertake all duties in line with the College’s values, policies, procedures, and regulations, ensuring that the work undertaken actively promotes equality and diversity.
• Experience in successfully managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Professional, respectful, and collaborative approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Excellent prioritization and organisation skills, including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse and problem solve as well as translate strategy and ideas into operational implementation plans, effectively managing resources to deliver activities on time and within budget.
• Ability to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of the team to respond positively to change and adapt rapidly to different ways of working.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deal with potentially challenging deadlines or situations.
• Ability to line manage and motivate staff I,ncluding setting objectives, undertaking performance reviews and appraisals feeding into wider
• Excel and Word.
• Ability to quickly gain an understanding of new software packages and databases
• Willingness to travel and stay away overnight to meet business needs
• Knowledge of UK Postgraduate
• Medical Education
• Experience with postgraduate examinations.
• Experience of proofreading

Required Qualifications

• Educated to degree level/equivalent qualification
• 25 days of annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Six College closure days (during May, August, and December)
• Generous flexi-time and time off in lieu (TOIL) schemes
• Enhanced maternity leave (eight weeks at full pay, 18 weeks at half pay, 13 weeks at a lower rate of SMP, 13 weeks unpaid leave)
• Enhanced paternity leave (two weeks at full pay, rather than at statutory level)
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Health and wellbeing package £160 for complementary therapies, Money towards annual eye tests
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• Generous pension and life assurance schemes

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely
• If you require assistance or any other reasonable adjustments to complete your application form, please contact [e-mail]

Interviews

• The interviews Thursday, 29th May 2025 - via MS Teams
• The College is opposed to all forms of prejudice and believes that everyone should be treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics). We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion for our existing and future members, associates, affiliates, staff, and visitors in all our practices and arrangements. We actively advocate for, and support, equality of access, experience and outcomes for all College staff, all members and for all mental health patients and carers

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