Exam Casual Staff

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Join Our Team

We recruit casual examination staff to support with the delivery of in-person examinations at the University. 

Applications for the 2025/2026 exam period have now closed, but please see further details below on the roles available and how to express interest for the 2026/2027 exam period. 

About Examinations at Cambridge

The University of Cambridge conducts examinations year-round from September, with the majority running during the main-exam period from mid-April to mid-June following Easter. We deliver both written and digital in-person examinations, including those for students with Reasonable Adjustments, such as additional writing time and/or rest breaks. Exams are held at various locations across the University, primarily in central Cambridge, the Sidgwick Site, and the West Cambridge Site.

In the 2024- 2025 academic year we administered 3,464 exam papers and 70,349 candidatures across 44 exam venues. 

Exam workers play a vital role in ensuring the seamless delivery of our examinations. We therefore welcome applications from individuals who excel in communication, have strong interpersonal skills, are detail-oriented, remain calm under pressure, and thrive in team settings.

All exam workers receive comprehensive training, a detailed information handbook, and full support from the Exam Office throughout. 

Available Roles

We are recruiting for four key roles to support our examination process. For detailed descriptions including pay and benefits information, please click the links:

Please note the additional considerations outlined for Reasonable Adjustment examinations prior to completing the application form. 

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in an exam worker role. Applications for the 2025/2026 season are now closed.

To receive notification once applications open for the 2026/2027 exam season, please complete the following form: Interest in Exam Worker Role(s) – Fill in form

For further information or to submit an inquiry, please email us at: examworkers@admin.cam.ac.uk.

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