Our Organisation
Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson, the world's leading learning company and is 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 were recognised in the Best Employers for Diversity 2019 awards.
Pearson Vue provides computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government and professional testing programs around the world. We deliver more than 15 million exams annually and we are the global leader in developing and delivering high-stakes exams across our network of nearly 20,000 test centres in 180 countries.
We are proud to offer an exceptional work environment where you can enjoy job satisfaction. We are now hiring for a Test Centre Administrator to join our successful team in Edinburgh.
Your Opportunity
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This is a limited term role for 6 months
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You will be required to work a minimum of 10 hrs per month and be available Monday to Saturday
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The pay rate is £13.60 per hour paid to you monthly in arrears.
Key Responsibilities
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Providing excellent customer service at all times
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Processing candidates’ sign-in and explaining the test process to them.
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Administering and invigilating tests
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Ensure all compliance standards relating to the test centre operation and security protocols are adhered to
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General Housekeeping
Our Successful Applicant
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Will be a friendly and professional team player with excellent timekeeping
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Experience in using computers preferred including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
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Flexible, will be able to work different days and times
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Willing to travel to other test centres to provide support
Your Benefits & Reward
We give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know that one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families too. When you join our Pearson family, we offer a wide range of benefits which include
• Excellent Pension scheme
• Shares and stock purchase options.
• Healthcare and dental plans, and an employee wellbeing assistance program for you and your family to help balance work, family and personal life.
• Cycle to work program, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts.
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!
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.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].
Skills Required
- Available to work a minimum of 10 hours per month and available Monday to Saturday
- Flexible to work different days and times
- Willing to travel to other test centres to provide support
- Friendly and professional team player with excellent timekeeping
- Experience using computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
What We Do
We are the world’s learning company with more than 22,500 employees operating in 70 countries. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.
