Question Bank Administrator

Location: City of Edinburgh

Permanent

Full-time

Hybrid

Job Type: Question Bank Administrator

Job Location: Edinburgh

Department: Directorate of Learning, Assessment & Faculties

Contract Type: full time/permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary Details: £24,479 per annum, pro rata

Closing Date: 11:59hrs on 11 November 2026

About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 33,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world.

From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 520-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.

Working with us

At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.

To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce, including a generous 42 days’ annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College, including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.

About the Role

Working primarily with colleagues in the Quality Assurance & Question Bank teams, the post holder will be part of ensuring the integrity, efficiency, accuracy & fairness of examination processes within the College. Responsibilities include organising meetings with both internal colleagues & external volunteers, processing & peer-reviewing data and preparing & checking examination materials. The post holder may be required to work outside of normal working hours & to travel for work occasionally.

The post requires a keen eye for detail, excellent administration skills and the ability to communicate appropriately with a wide range of people.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities

The key duties & responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Research & Training Manager through organising and facilitating examiner training sessions.
• Supporting the Quality & Question Bank teams through organising and facilitating standard setting sessions.
• Supporting the Question Bank Team in the creation & preparation of examination materials.
• Inputting & maintaining data in College IT systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and College information governance policy & procedures.
• Responding to incoming enquiries from internal & external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner to ensure efficient & positive relations.
• Maintenance of accurate standard operating procedures & documentation.
• Ordering & maintaining stationery for the Quality & Question Bank teams.
• Undertaking other reasonable duties, as directed by the Research & Training Manager.

Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills

This is great opportunity for a confident, methodical, organised & conscientious person. Educated to Higher Grade level or equivalent, you’ll have proven administrative experience and excellent communication and team-working skills. You’ll be a proficient user of the MS Office suite, with the ability to prioritise your workload with minimal supervision. A high level of professionalism and diplomacy is required for the role, as is the willingness to take on new challenges and be receptive to change.

Please note that there shall be no sponsorship for this post