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Improve International is seeking an Examination Delivery Specialist in Porto to manage exams from planning to results, ensuring confidentiality and quality. The role supports ISVPS activities across veterinary training and postgraduate studies, coordinating with examiners, providers, and candidates.
The position offers a hybrid working arrangement near central Porto, with a 40-hour workweek, annual bonus potential, and full training provided.
Examination Delivery Specialist | Porto | IR359
Full-time
ISVPS Operations
Portugal
Improve International was established in 1998 by a group of veterinary surgeons from across the UK.We run Continuous Professional Development training from veterinary professionals to help develop the skills and knowledge required in practice.
Our programmes utilise a combination of review lectures, case-based discussion and, where applicable, hands‑on practical sessions. Within Improve we also have the function of 'The International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS)'.This function is dedicated to providing veterinary surgeons, nurses and technicians with high quality, achievable qualifications that are recognised internationally. We are an international organisation with offices in the UK and Portugal.
To manage examinations in order to support and providing optimal customer experience, allowing candidates progressing towards ISVPS awards. Implementation of examinations including supporting team members (for example, covering in their absence) and manage processes relating to examinations and assessments.
Plan and prepare for examinations to a strict timeline
Prepare examination papers while ensuring examination confidentiality and integrity is maintained
Communicate assessment requirements and policies or procedures to examination candidates on accredited training programmes
Supportcandidates during their assessment journey, issue examination results, and answer enquiries from examination candidates professionally.
Determine candidate eligibility for awards, to include reviewing applications for a new award (with academic support)
Process assessments for examiners
Examination invigilation as required
Manage candidate appeals and complaints (with support from Academic & Partnership Manager)
Invite and maintain relationships with examiners
Collaborate with training providers and partners to enhance candidate support and implement any changes in relation to specified awards.
Analyse costs (and seek cost-effective options, where possible)
Compile examination papers, for example, receive, review, and catalogue examination questions, liaise with specialist examiners to ensure suitable questions for each exam and maintain question pools.
Attend meetings with line manager, team, and partner organisations, for example, to communicate projects and progress.
Provide feedback and activity reports
Liaise with marketing and IT to ensure website content and literature is kept up to date
Academic qualification or experience in assessment or education desirable, but not essentials
Prior experience in customer service
Good English, German and French proficiency
Meticulous attention to detail
Competent IT skills, use of Microsoft Office software and ability to learn new systems
Excellent communicator (written and spoken)
Effective problem-solving abilities
Self-motivated & autonomous with effective time management abilities
Customer/client focus
Qualification in, or experience of the veterinary field are valued, but not essential
Good interpersonal skills (team worker, able to build and develop effective working relationships)
Discretion when necessary
Sympathetic to organisation's unique culture and values
Flexibility within a rapidly evolving business
Annual Leave Entitlement: 23 days plus public holidays, an additional service day after 3 year and again at 10 years to a total of 25 days.
Office Closure: Additional leave on the afternoon of the 24th and the 31st December
Weekly Hours: 40
Location: Central city location (Porto) near public transportation. Office/hybrid working available
Annual bonus: Discretionary Annual Bonus
EAP: Employee Assistance Program (Globally available)
Benefits Portal: Coverflex, Discounted Healthcare option
Short walk to the Metro
Full training provided
Free tea and coffee
Great team spirit in the office and comfortable office environment
Multi-cultural team and colleagues based globally
Examination Delivery Specialist | Porto | Ir359 Porto, Portuguese Republic, PT