Assistant Invigilator - Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA)

Scottish Qualifications Authority; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national education and training body is seeking an Assistant Invigilator for Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor examinations. The role includes invigilating exams according to established policies and procedures. Applicants should possess basic IT skills and be able to travel to various venues in Aberdeen. The position offers a fee of £100 per exam day, with potential additional payments and reimbursement for travel expenses. Internet access and a personal email are required for correspondence.

Benefits

Travel and personal expenses reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have internet access and a personal email address for correspondence.
• Able to physically undertake the duties.

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties of invigilation for examinations.
• Travel to various venues in Aberdeen for examination centre.
• Ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with SQA policy.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Invigilator for the Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) Examinations. Applicants are not required to have prior knowledge and understanding of the sector.

An Assistant Invigilator undertakes the duties of invigilation for the examinations in accordance with SQA policy and procedure. These activities will be under the direction of the Chief Invigilator (CI).

Applications are invited from the following geographical location: Aberdeen.

Applicants should note that they would be required to travel to venues in Aberdeen (depending on the exam centre used for each diet).

The Assistant Invigilator will be added to a bank of invigilators and required for four examination dates over each calendar year. The examination dates are as follows:

• 5th March 2026 - Station Hotel Aberdeen
• 11th June 2026 - Station Hotel Aberdeen
• 10th September 2026 - Station Hotel Aberdeen
• 26th November 2026 - Station Hotel Aberdeen

The Assistant Invigilator fee for the day is £100 with the option for an additional payment depending on if additional examinations are completed. In addition to the fee, some travel and personal expenses are reimbursed in accordance with SQA policies and procedures.

Applicants must have internet access with basic IT skills and a personal email address for all correspondence. The role will require an individual who is able to physically undertake the duties as well as