Examinations Coordinator (Theory)
Examinations Coordinator (Theory)
£38,382 per annum plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an organised, proactive and detail-focused Examinations Coordinator to support the successful delivery of the MRCPCH and DCH Theory examinations worldwide.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the operational delivery of the College's theory examinations, which take place three times a year across multiple international locations. You will support the Theory Examinations Manager and lead key examination processes, working across online systems, project activity, stakeholder management and operational delivery.
You will also provide line management and development support to two members of the Theory Examinations Team, while contributing to ongoing improvements to examination processes, quality assurance and candidate experience.
Working closely with colleagues across the College, external suppliers, system developers and examination stakeholders, you will help ensure examinations are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
• Coordinating the operational delivery of all aspects of the MRCPCH and DCH Theory examinations, including examination preparation, delivery and follow-up activity
• Supporting the strategic delivery of the theory examinations, including objectives, budgets and service development
• Providing line management and development support to two members of the examinations team
• Leading the development and effective use of the examinations booking system and acting as the main internal point of contact for its usage and development
• Overseeing the Zendesk ticketing system and related candidate and stakeholder communications
• Leading and coordinating delivery of the Assessment and Recruitment Content Hub Event (ARCHE)
• Coordinating and investigating audits and complaints, and providing support for malpractice investigations
• Undertaking ongoing and one-off data analysis projects, including analysis of candidate feedback, test centre information and examination bookings
• Working alongside the Theory Examinations Manager to provide operational support and oversight on examination days
• Ensuring examination guidance, website content and stakeholder resources are accurate and kept up to date
• Maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure examinations are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards
Essential skills and experience include:
• Experience of working with developers of online systems from an administrative and/or development perspective
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong report writing and the ability to present information clearly and persuasively to people at different levels
• Awareness of effective project management principles, including risk mitigation, risk management and governance
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to present complex information clearly, concisely and accurately
• Excellent IT skills and thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential or sensitive matters and communicate difficult messages with diplomacy and tact
• A pragmatic and solution-focused approach, with the ability to identify improvements and adapt effectively to changing circumstances
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple objectives, competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining high standards
• A highly accurate and methodical approach to handling information and data, with a strong focus on quality assurance and following agreed procedures
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer service skills
Desirable:
• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent relevant experience
• Knowledge of assessment and examination processes
• Previous experience working in examinations and/or assessments
• Experience of organising large-scale, multi-centre events or similar complex operational activity
• Experience of supervising or line managing colleagues
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and plays a leading role in improving child health and supporting paediatricians across the UK and internationally. Our examinations play an important role in supporting high professional standards and assessing the knowledge and skills of doctors working in paediatrics.
Our values - Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire - are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.
We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. This role is based across our London office and home working, with approximately 40% of working time in our London office over a four-week period and the remainder working remotely. The role may occasionally require travel within and outside London, including overnight stays, and some weekend or out-of-hours support may be required.
The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. As the College expands its involvement with children and young people, this role may in future be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Closing date: 18 October 2026
Interviews: w/c 26 October 2026