Test Center Administrator (Portsmouth)

Pearson VUE (pearsonvue.com) has been a pioneer in the computer-based testing industry for decades, delivering more than 15 million certification and licensure exams annually in every industry from academia and admissions to IT and healthcare. We are the global leaders in developing and delivering high-stakes exams via the world's most comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 Test Centres in 180 countries. Our leadership in the assessment industry is a result of our collaborative partnerships with a broad range of clients, from leading technology firms to government and regulatory agencies.

Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson, the world's leading learning company with global-reach and market-leading businesses and listed on both the London and New York Stock Exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). Pearson VUE is featured on The Forbes list of Best Employers and The Stonewall Top 100 Employers list, and we are recognized in the Best Employers for Diversity 2019 awards.

We are proud to offer an exceptional work environment where you can enjoy job satisfaction, and we are now hiring for a Test Centre Administrator to join our successful team in Portsmouth.

• You will be contracted to work a minimum of 8.25 hours per week ; however, actual hours are expected to vary between 12 and 25 hours per week, depending on business requirements.
• This is a limited term (6 months) contract which may have the opportunity to be extended at the end of the contract, for a minimum of 8.25 hours per week.
• More hours may be available due to business needs
• Additional hours are available at our Chichester site if you wish to travel expenses paid Hours Mon-wed & alternative Saturdays
• We are looking for a flexible individual who can provide additional cover at short notice to support periods of sickness absence, annual leave, and other operational requirements at additional sites possibly. Successful candidates will be expected to be available to work in line with the Centre's operating schedule.
• As candidates begin arriving from 7:30am, reliable and punctual attendance is essential. Travel distance and the ability to arrive on time for early starts will therefore be an important consideration during the recruitment process.
• Rosters are provided with a minimum of 14 days' notice.
• Our ideal candidate would have admin/customer facing experience and of working in a busy multi-tasking environment with confidence and have a strong attention to detail.
• The rate of pay is £13.60 per hour, paid monthly in arrears.
• The Portsmouth Test Centre is open 7:30am to 7:15pm. Monday -Thursday
• Shifts are split into & , Monday -Thursday (6 hours)
• Friday hours are (8.25 hours)
• Saturday mornings from 7:30am to 12:15pm. (4.75 hours)
• Shifts may start at either 7:30am or 13.15
• 7.30 - 12.15 on a Saturdays

When you join us as Test Centre Administrator, you can look forward to working as an important part of our worldwide and life-changing organization, along with our talented, motivated colleagues who all share our passion for helping customers throughout their learning and assessment journey.

This is a truly exciting opportunity as you’ll be responsible for supporting many different types of interesting and unique test-taking candidates visiting our Pearson VUE Test Centres to complete one of our exams/tests. The Test Centre Administrator is responsible for providing a secure exam/test delivery whilst offering an exceptional customer service in a comfortable, friendly environment.

Your Responsibilities

In this important position, you will be required to:

• Welcome, greet and check-in customers/test-taking candidates.
• Comply with all exams testing security and procedures and follow company policies using careful judgment.
• Verify customer/candidate personal identification documents and explain the exam testing process/rules.
• Proctor / invigilate candidates while they are completing their exam/test.
• Troubleshoot with internal departments, such as our IT department to fix any technical issues in the Test Centre.
• Some housekeeping duties such as vacuuming floors and sanitizing keyboards/workstations as necessary.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain experience working with our diverse professional teams ensuring the candidate experience is a positive one. Our ideal applicant will be a true team-player with the availability to work a variety of shifts any day Monday through Sunday. Test Centres are open early in the morning, late at night and weekends, therefore we require a colleague who is flexible.

Our Successful Applicant

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to help people during a very important event in their lives whilst protecting our Pearson VUE exams/test process, therefore we are looking for a friendly and professional team-player with school qualifications in English and Maths. It would be an advantage to have some experience of working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

You must be flexible to work different days and times and comfortable in a quiet testing environment, with excellent attention to detail, monitoring for restricted behaviour and notice details from a distance. You should be able to sit for long periods of time and escort candidates to and from exam/testing room.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job: Test Center Operations

Job Family: LEARNING&CONTENT_DELIVERY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

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