UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Chief Invigilator - Qualifications Scotland (QS)
| Salary range | Hourly rate: £16.26 per hour Minimum daily rate: £56.88 (3.5 hours) |
|---|---|
| Working hours | Working Hours: Varied hours, offered on a casual ‘as-and-when’ basis. Must be available during the forthcoming National Qualifications exam diet |
| Location | Portree Campus, Stornoway Campus |
| Closing Date | 23rd October 2026 |
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join QS, supporting UHI North, West & Hebrides with examinations.
QS are looking to recruit a Chief Invigilator, to take responsibility for the organisation and supervision of invigilation of all external assessments for National Qualifications, in accordance with QS policy and procedures.
The activities will be under the direction of QS. Close liaison will be required with the Head of Centre and/or Centre Co-ordinator throughout the external assessment period to ensure the effective management of the external assessments.
Outline of duties
- Responsible for the secure storage and management of external assessments before and during the examination cycle ensuring compliance with QS security requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring that external assessments, including those for candidates with assessment arrangements, are conducted in accordance with our policy and procedures.
- Deliver a training session(s) to all Invigilators prior to the examination period.
- Allocate and advise Invigilators of their duties and dates required – updating as required throughout the examination cycle.
- Maintain an accurate record of training attended, and sessions worked by all Invigilators throughout the examination period and verify all claims for fees prior to submission to the centre.
- Supervise Invigilators and conduct daily briefings to the Invigilation team prior to the start of each examination session.
- Responsible for the accurate submission of candidates’ external assessment materials to QS.
- In accordance with our guidelines, complete comprehensive reports on any irregularities in the conduct of an external assessment and submit to QS where necessary.
Successful candidates must:
- have internet access, basic IT skills and a personal email address
- have excellent organisational skills
- be suitable to work within an education environment
- be physically able to undertake the duties of the role
- not be an employee of the centre or associated with the centre
- live within easy reach of the centre and in rural areas this should be no more than 5 miles from the centre.
Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved in advance by us.
Please note that this role requires PVG registration and no contracts will be confirmed until registration is approved.
Location: Portree Campus, Stornoway Campus
Hourly rate: £16.26 per hour
Minimum daily rate: £56.88 (3.5 hours)
Working Hours: Varied hours, offered on a casual ‘as-and-when’ basis. Must be available during the forthcoming National Qualifications exam diet
Closing Date: 23rd October 2026
For any questions about the role please contact exams.nwh@uhi.ac.uk or visit the QS website.
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.