Quality Assurance Coordinator (Theory Exams)

Use your attention to detail and love of well‑run assessments to make a meaningful difference as a Quality Assurance Coordinator (Theory Exams) at a UK based professional membership and awarding organisation, shaping fair, consistent written exams that learners and the public can trust.
 
 
Salary: £37,264 per annum / £20.47 per hour PAYE
Employment type: Temporary, up until 19th December 2025
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working arrangements: Hybrid – 2 days per week office based in Central London
Start date: As soon as possible
 
 
About the Organisation
 
You’ll join a mission‑led team that designs and delivers rigorous theory examinations to uphold high standards and protect the public. The culture is collaborative, inclusive and quality‑focused, with clear processes and practical support so you can do your best work as the Quality Assurance Coordinator (Theory Exams).
 
 
About the Role
 
As Quality Assurance Coordinator (Theory Exams), you’ll take the lead on one of three written examinations that run three times a year. You will coordinate question development and review, manage the item bank, and build each paper to specification, on time and to a consistently high standard. You’ll work closely with specialist contributors and may supervise an administrator during the assignment.
 
What a typical week could look like
 

• Preparing and assembling your exam to agreed blueprints and timelines
• Running question writing and review activities; capturing clear outputs
• Managing the question bank so content is accurate, secure and easy to use
• Chairing or supporting committee meetings and follow‑up actions
• Liaising with clinicians and stakeholders to resolve queries and improve clarity
• Recording decisions, checking data, and supporting improvement projects

 
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Plan, assemble and finalise one written exam to agreed specifications and deadlines
• Lead question development and review to ensure fairness, clarity and consistency
• Maintain the question bank and associated records to high standards of accuracy and security
• Coordinate committees and panels; schedule meetings and produce clear notes
• Build constructive relationships with clinical experts and colleagues
• Monitor quality and data to inform decisions, document changes and outcomes
• Support system and format improvements across the exams function
• Be willing to travel occasionally and, at peak times, work beyond core hours

 
 
Skills / Experience Required
 
You’ll thrive in this Quality Assurance Coordinator (Theory Exams) role if you bring:
 

• Experience developing and reviewing written assessment materials in an exams setting
• Confidence managing large volumes of written content with excellent attention to detail
• Hands‑on experience with question bank systems and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Clear, calm communication and stakeholder skills, including with clinical professionals
• Strong planning and problem‑solving skills to meet multiple deadlines

 
 
Interview Process
 

• One stage, held online
  • May include a short, job‑related task
• Proposed timeline: end of week commencing 6th October 2025

 
 
To Apply
 

• CV only, no covering letter required

 
 
Deadline
 

• There is no formal closing date – applications will be considered as they are received.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.