Senior Invigilator

Overview

Job details. Posted 13 January 2026 Salary Grade 3: £24,685 - £25,249 per annum End date 27 January 2026 Location Glasgow Job Type Management Professional & Administrative Reference 190833 Expiry 27 January 2026 at 23:45

This vacancy is not available to current University of Glasgow students.

Support the smooth and secure delivery of examinations by supervising students in a variety of exam settings. You will ensure that exams are administered efficiently and conducted in line with university regulations, maintaining academic integrity and creating a calm, supportive environment for students.

In addition to carrying out standard invigilation duties, you will co-ordinate invigilation teams in larger or more complex exam settings. You will act as a point of contact for colleagues seeking support or clarification on more complex issues and ensure procedures are applied consistently.

• Oversee the preparation of examination venues and ensure correct layout, seating plans, signage, and equipment are in place.
• Brief invigilation teams on any exam or venue-specific instructions, prior to each exam.
• Co-ordinate a team of invigilators, assigning roles and ensuring duties are completed effectively.
• Carry out all standard invigilator duties, including candidate supervision, distributing and collecting materials
• Act as the main point of contact for Registry during the exam.
• Monitor conduct throughout exams, ensuring consistency and compliance with exam regulations
• Manage incidents and student issues calmly and appropriately during exams, escalating to Registry where necessary.
• Ensure accurate completion of paperwork, including attendance, incident reports, and reconciliation of exam scripts.
• Ensure proper timekeeping. and communicate key timings to both candidates and invigilators.
• Maintain a professional and confidential approach and provide feedback to contribute to improvements in exam processes.

Essential:

• A1 Either:
  Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post gained through working in a similar role. Or:
  Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 4 in English and Mathematics (National
  4) or equivalent, and some experience of working in a similar role.

Desirable:

• B1 An understanding of the issues involved in exam invigilation
• B2 Awareness of disability issues and people who require additional support.

• C1 Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach to working hours.
• C2 Effective IT skills for record-keeping or online exam support.
• C3 Good verbal communication skills with the confidence to deliver clear instructions to large groups of students and to brief and guide invigilation teams.
• C4 Good people skills, able to work collaboratively with colleagues and to provide calm, support to students. Friendly, helpful, and approachable with the ability to lead by example.
• C5 Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks, delegate responsibilities, and manage time effectively in complex exam environments.
• C6 Strong attention to detail, with the ability to apply rules consistently, oversee procedures, and keep accurate records.
• C7 Ability to remain calm, decisive, and professional under pressure, handling unexpected issues effectively and escalating when necessary.

• E1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role.
• E2 Experience of working independently and as part of a team.
• E3 Experience of co-ordinating groups of people.

• F1 Experience of working in an educational environment or invigilation.
• F2 Administrative or clerical experience to complete exam paperwork.

Salary will be Grade 3, £24,685 - £25,249 per annum pro rata.

This post is part-time and open ended (permanent). You are guaranteed a minimum of 100 hours per year. Shifts will be for a minimum of 1 hour but the average shift will be between 2-7 hours.

Invigilators must be fully available for work during all exam diets:
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