Communications And Procurement Officers X2

We are looking for an experienced and proactive procurement professional with strong organisational, communication and people skills to be the new Exams Venue and Invigilation Officer at The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), a medical charity focussing on supporting doctors to deliver medical imaging and cancer services.

In this exciting role you will have the responsibility for the procurement and management of venues and RCR invigilators used for the running of our exams which are delivered globally and in a range of formats. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the robustness of venues and the provision of invigilation to exam candidates. You will be pivotal in supporting the team’s ambition of expanding our exam offering and helping to add more Radiologists and Clinical Oncologists to the medical workforce, for the ultimate benefit of patients.

If you are looking for a meaningful role in an organisation with a great cause please consider joining our dedicated exams team who work alongside consultant examiners across a number of different exam-related activities to ‘make a difference’ to candidates and ultimately support patient care.

What you will do:

• Determine needs, plan, and book venues for all RCR exams ensuring venues can meet the RCR’s specifications.
• Procure new venues, including initial requirements and criteria and venue visit.
• Create and maintain guidance and standards for exams venues to ensure smooth delivery and consistency.
• Create and monitor venue contracts and service level agreements, providing routine feedback to venues.
• Recruit, manage and motivate invigilators, maintain accurate records.
• Ensure the ongoing quality of the invigilation offer by oversight in person.
• Manage and monitor expenditure within budget and contracts.

What you will need:

• Experience of supplier and contract management.
• Experience of evaluating supplier’s proposals and identifying risks.
• Experience of budget setting and budget management.
• High level oral and written communication skills.
• Effective negotiation skills and ability to influence others.
• Ability to advise, build and sustain effective relationships.

If you are an enthusiastic team player, passionate about delivering an excellent service and understands the importance of the support you will provide then please find out more about the role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply by visiting the RCR website and reading the candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme