Exam Invigilator

About the Role

An Invigilator plays a key role in ensuring examinations are conducted fairly, securely and in accordance with awarding body regulations and college or university procedures. They are responsible for preparing examination rooms, supervising candidates during examinations, maintaining exam conditions, and ensuring all examination materials are handled securely. Invigilators help create a calm and professional environment that allows students to perform to the best of their ability while safeguarding the integrity of the examination process.

About You

The ideal Invigilator is reliable, vigilant and professional, with excellent attention to detail and the confidence to follow procedures accurately. Punctuality, excellent organisational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times is essential.

You should be approachable and able to communicate clearly with students and staff while remaining calm under pressure.

You may have previous experience in the public sector, education, customer service or similar people-facing roles, but you should have the ability to work effectively with young people. Above all, you should be committed to ensuring all candidates have a fair and positive examination experience.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Onsite fitness facilities
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity & shared parental leave
• Entry to seasonal events

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career.

At Hartpury, we’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace – a place where we can all be ourselves and everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities and disabled candidates. We offer an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the role. We’ll also ensure fair treatment and provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process for anyone who needs them. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

For further information and to apply online please click on the Apply Now button or call the number to the right of this advert to request documents by post.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

It is our policy that we do not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful with their application. Therefore if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, we regret that you have not been successful on this occasion.