Job Description

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 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 Southwark.

Your Opportunity

• This is a Permanent position
• You will be required to work a minimum of 18.5 hours per week.
• The pay rate is £10.75 per hour, paid to you at the end of every month.

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 Health, Safety & Wellbeing during COVID-19

As a responsible employer, at Pearson VUE we take the health, safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and test-taking candidates very seriously. At our company-owned test centres, we are following recommendations from the Department of Health and Social Care and World Health Organization for preventing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting test candidates and our staff. Per the recommendations from global health organisations, we are implementing a strict cleaning regimen, which includes providing hand sanitizer to test-taking candidates upon entering the test centre and sanitizing the surface and equipment of each workstation after the end of every appointment. Any equipment used during the check-in process is also sanitized after every use. We are also implementing social distancing guidelines, which suggest two metres of space between individuals. Test centres may need to limit workstation availability to ensure that a safe distance can be maintained between candidates. We will continue to:

• Make hand sanitizer available in the waiting area and prior to entering the testing room.
• Increase our cleaning and disinfecting regimens in between all testing appointments.
• Provide tissues to candidates upon arrival and permit candidates to wear a mask or disposable gloves if they choose.
• Remind candidates to wash their hands or utilize hand sanitizer upon arrival at the test centre

Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.

We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity.

The information you provide will stay confidential, and be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• Minimum of 1 year customer service experience is preferred

• Experience proctoring or invigilating exams is highly preferred

• Must be flexible in work hours and days

• Beginner to intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and also escort candidates to and from testing room. Must be able to bend, stoop and lift up to 20 lbs with reasonable accommodation.

• Must be comfortable in a quiet testing environment, hear soft voices and see details from a distance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent is required • Minimum of 1 year customer service experience is preferred • Experience proctoring or invigilating exams is highly preferred • Must be flexible in work hours and days • Beginner to intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) • Must be able to sit for long periods of time and also escort candidates to and from testing room. Must be able to bend, stoop and lift up to 20 lbs with reasonable accommodation. • Must be comfortable in a quiet testing environment, hear soft voices and see details from a distance.