Vacancies: RCE Quality Manager and Examination Committee members

The Radio Communications Foundation (RCF) wishes to appoint a Quality Manager (QM) for the Radio Communications Examinations (RCE). This volunteer role is currently held on an interim basis by Dave Wilson, M0OBW. Reporting to the RCF Standards Committee, the QM is responsible for auditing the processes of the RCE, for coordinating RCE inspections and for investigating reports of non-compliance with RCE procedures. Candidates should be prepared to travel around the UK. They should have a UK full amateur radio licence and will ideally have experience in a senior position in industry or mainstream education, with responsibility for leading a team and quality management.

The RCE are run by the RCF under the terms of an MoU (8-page/650KB PDF) between Ofcom and the RCF, which should be consulted to see the full terms of reference for the QM.

Those interested in applying should contact Simon Watts, G3XXH, Chairman of the RCE Standards Committee at sc.chairman@commsfoundation.org , providing a brief CV and a covering letter outlining how they meet the requirements of this role.

The RCF Examinations Committee (EC) is also seeking new members. Further details of this role and the desired qualifications of potential candidates, together with information on how to apply, can be found at www.rsgb.org/main/about-us/volunteering-for-the-rsgb/rcf-exam-committee. The EC is ideally looking for applicants with a full licence and with qualifications in radio and electronics at NVQ level 4 (HNC) or higher. An understanding of syllabus development and examination board practice is also desired but candidates with other relevant professional experience will also be considered.

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