Join ISTD – Be part of the UK Examinations team
Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working with clear processes? Do you enjoy supporting our teachers and examiners and using your judgement to solve problems?
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is looking for a UK Examinations Officer to join our UK Examinations team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering dance examinations across the UK, both online and in person. You will be at the heart of our operations, helping ensure every examination runs smoothly, accurately, and on time
What Makes This Role Exciting?
- Work with colleagues, examiners, and members across the UK
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive UK examinations team
- Contribute to the delivery of examinations that support dancers across the country
- Develop expertise in delivery of one of the UK leading Dance Examination awarding organisations.
What You Will Be Responsible For
In addition to working closely with the Head of UK Examinations to assist with administration as and when required, the Examinations Officer will also be responsible for the following areas.
- Manage the examination process from application to delivery following company policies and syllabus requirements, including the verification of the membership status, candidate eligibility and accuracy of details on the online exam management systems within strict deadlines.
- Manage the examiner allocation and organizational process of the examination session. Proactively handle any arising issues and complications as needed, informing the Head of Examinations of any complex issues.
- Maintain accurate records ensuring compliance with GDPR and ensure exam fees are received correctly within set deadlines.
- Act as the primary point of contact for examiners and Members, handle enquiries in a professional manner, and provide support with the use of the online exam management systems.
- Collaborate with other ISTD departments and the Faculties as required.
- Other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Department or Executive Management.
Benefits:
We offer a supportive working environment alongside a comprehensive benefits package:
- Flexible hybrid working with adjustable start and finish times on office days to avoid peak travel
- 37 days paid leave per year (25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, plus 4 additional days over Christmas closure)
- Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8% Season ticket loan to support commuting costs
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to counselling, financial advice, and wellbeing tools
- Virtual GP service with unlimited global access, including support for dependants
- Life insurance (three times annual salary) plus bereavement and probate support
- Additional wellbeing and support services, including medical advice and funeral concierge support
Role Details
- Contract: Permanent, full-time
- Start Date: September/October 2026
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Hybrid (40% office-based, remainder remote)
- Salary: Grade B – Officers / Coordinators
- £27,638 to £29,165 per annum (depending on experience)
Before You Apply
Successful candidates will be able to answer Yes to the questions below:
- Do you thrive in a team-based working environment, and collaborate and support others well?
- Are you comfortable working in a structured role that requires following detailed processes consistently in a busy working environment?
- Are you confident managing high volumes of detailed information while meeting strict deadlines?
- Do you have strong English communication skills?
- Are you currently based in the UK and do you have the right to work in the UK?
How to apply
To apply as ISTD Examinations Officer please send a letter of application and CV to hr@istd.org The letter of application should summarise what you are able to bring to the role and how you meet the person specification. The successful candidates will also be required to provide details for two recent references that can evidence skills and suitability to carry out this role, (whether in an employed or voluntary capacity).
The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd December 2024 at 9am.
