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Exam Coordinator - SWCHR_BSAVA_08

Remote/Home Based

Join the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession.

The role:

The BSAVA have an exciting opportunity for an experienced exam administrator to act as Examination Coordinator for our Postgraduate Certificate programmes. The successful candidate will provide support to the examination process by liaising with examiners in the creation of exam papers, supporting the question writing process, ensuring robust standard setting and monitoring, and assisting in the provision of examination support to students. Training and support will be provided, and you will be working alongside an Examination Officer in this role.

This post is:

• Part-time – 20 hours per week
• Home-based
• Designed to allow flexible working hours

Please review the role description for more information about working locations and hours, available on our website by clicking on Apply Now.

Skills and experience:

The successful candidate must have experience within higher education administration, ideally including examination preparation and delivery.

Other essential skills include:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as general IT skills
• The ability to work proactively, using your own initiative to accomplish a variety of tasks
• A flexible approach to work
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional communication, organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work effectively within a team.

The following would also be advantageous, but not essential:

• Experience working within undergraduate or postgraduate veterinary/medical examination settings.
• Experience of writing exam questions, database management or examination analysis.
• A veterinary degree, veterinary nursing degree, or postgraduate qualification in education.

About the BSAVA:

The BSAVA is a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, we work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research, and developing policy. Each year we deliver numerous education courses, host a large small-animal Congress, and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines.

Our reward package for this role includes a basic salary of between £16,000 - £21,333 per annum (full time equivalent of £30,000 to £40,000). In addition, we offer generous employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.

We also offer:

• Holiday starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus a further entitlement of an additional one day every 5 years of service.
• Bupa dental plan.
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave.
• Life assurance of 3 x annual salary.
• Support for hybrid working for our employees, meaning you can work at home for up to two days a week and we also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.
• Access to a free legal helpline where you can ask our specialist lawyers for legal advice on an array of topics.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and a network of mental health first aiders. Plus, enhanced Company sick pay, access to private medical insurance upon completion of 12 months’ service, occupational health service and annual flu vaccinations.
• Training and development.
• Free onsite parking, and for those who wish to cycle, we offer a cycle to work scheme which provides a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories for healthy, low carbon travel.
• Last but by no means least, we have regular social activities and events for those who wish to join!

And we are:

Community friendly – offering paid leave to volunteer for a charity or not for profit organisation.

Committed to supporting sustainability in our work and in the veterinary profession. The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded Silver accreditation with Investors in the Environment.

So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and we would love to hear from you.

So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the role description on the vacancies page on our website to Laura Haddock (Academic Manager) via the email address to the right of this advert.

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the role, please contact Laura Haddock using the same email address.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the information on your CV being held by the Association for six months.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) underpins our belief that we can make the Association stronger through the unique contributions we can all bring. We create inclusive teams aligned to our values and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.

Closing date for applications: 10th November 2024 Interviews to be held week commencing 18th November 2024

Salary: £16,000 - £21,333 per annum (full time equivalent of £30,000 to £40,000)

Hours Per Week: 20

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