Examiner

Role of the IOSH ExaminerIOSH Professional Qualifications are high quality occupational qualifications that prepare candidates for roles within the occupational safety and health (OSH) profession. They require candidates to complete scenario-based examinations, to assess their skills against a range of assessment criteria.Examiners are external occupational safety and health (OSH) subject matter experts who mark candidate’s responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to guidance and examination procedures.This is a self-employed consultant role with the opportunity to examine during the IOSH examination windows which occur four times a year. Allocations of marking are not guaranteed and depend on the volume of candidates in any one examination window.Responsibilities of the IOSH ExaminerAttend training/standardisation meetings to ensure best practice is adhered to when marking responsesMark written responses accurately and consistently to the standard set, on the IOSH AO e-assessment platform SurpassSubmit samples for standardisation and moderation to the Principal Examiner at designated timesEnsure timescales for marking are adhered toEnsure all administration is completed as specified.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education and TrainingTeaching/Training or assessment experience in OSH at the relevant levelRelevant OSH qualificationsRelevant Experience High level of recent, relevant subject knowledge, in order to apply the mark schemeSkills and Qualities Be computer literateHave access to a secure PC with firewall, up to date anti-virus software, private broadband access and a personal secure email accountEvidence of good written and verbal communication skillsBe able to follow procedures accurately and reliably.Be able to work to fixed timescalesDemonstrate the IOSH values of One IOSH, Excellence, Integrity and Flexibility