Job Description
This job is with Pearson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
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 a Test Centre Administrator to join our successful team in Canterbury.
Your Opportunity:
Fixed term position for 6 months with the possibility for extending for suitable candidates
* The applicant will be expected to work for a minimum of 8.25 hours per week, including Saturday mornings. Hours may be required between 7.30-7.15pm Monday-Friday and the role would involve Saturday shifts each week 7.30-16.15. We are unable to offer a fixed day and shifts would be notified at least 14 days in advance.
* More hours may be offered to cover sickness or last minute shifts.
* Hourly rate would be £13.37per hour with an additional uplift of 12.07% holiday pay per hour.
* The role consists of meeting and greeting candidates, administrating tests and invigilating candidates.'
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 restricted behaviour and noticing details from a distance. You should be able to sit for long periods of time and escort candidates to and from the exam/test 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 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!
1107598
Job: Test Center Operations
Job Family: LEARNING\&\CONTENT\_DELIVERY
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: PART\_TIME
Req ID: 20124
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