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Our Organisation
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 recognised in the Best Employers for Diversity 201+ 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 Croydon.
Your Opportunity
Opportunity may be available at the end of the 6 month fixed term contract to become permanent.
This role is for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
The hourly rate is £13.37/hour
The expected start date for this role would be 1/8/25 .
Minimum of one year's direct customer service plus one year administration experience preferred but not essential as we often operate a rapid multitasking environment.
As we run a small team, we are unable to consider current student's due to ever changing schedules as there may be extra hours offered above those contracted or cover needed at short notice to cover sickness absence or an extra testing day.
Smart casual business dress is required for the role at all times.
This role would be suitable for someone wishing to return to work on a part-time basis as hours will be irregular and schedules provided at least 14 days in advance
When you join us as Test Centre Administrator, you can look forward to working as an important part of our worldwide and life-changing organisation, 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 exam 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 ****** candidates to and from exam/testing room.
Our Recruitment Process
This is an essential role so please apply now! Complete and submit your application as soon as possible directly on our Pearson Careers website. We are reviewing applications every day and interviews are being scheduled right now, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Wishing you the very best of success with your application!
1138328
Job: Test Center Operations
Job Family: ENTERPRISE
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: PART\_TIME
Req ID: 20215
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Our Organisation
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 recognised in the Best Employers for Diversity 201+ 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 Croydon.
Your Opportunity
Opportunity may be available at the end of the 6 month fixed term contract to become permanent.
This role is for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
The hourly rate is £13.37/hour
The expected start date for this role would be 1/8/25 .
Minimum of one year's direct customer service plus one year administration experience preferred but not essential as we often operate a rapid multitasking environment.
As we run a small team, we are unable to consider current student's due to ever changing schedules as there may be extra hours offered above those contracted or cover needed at short notice to cover sickness absence or an extra testing day.
Smart casual business dress is required for the role at all times.
This role would be suitable for someone wishing to return to work on a part-time basis as hours will be irregular and schedules provided at least 14 days in advance
When you join us as Test Centre Administrator, you can look forward to working as an important part of our worldwide and life-changing organisation, 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 exam 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 ****** candidates to and from exam/testing room.
Our Recruitment Process
This is an essential role so please apply now! Complete and submit your application as soon as possible directly on our Pearson Careers website. We are reviewing applications every day and interviews are being scheduled right now, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Wishing you the very best of success with your application!
1138328
Job: Test Center Operations
Job Family: ENTERPRISE
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: PART\_TIME
Req ID: 20215
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