Pearson
Test Centre Administrator (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK) ( 24827)
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Test Centre Administrator – Nottingham, UK
About Our Organisation
Pearson VUE (pearsonvue.com) has pioneered computer-based testing for decades, delivering over 15 million certification and licensure exams annually. With nearly 20,000 Test Centres in 180 countries, we are the global leader in secure exam delivery across industries such as academia, IT, and healthcare.
Operating as a division of Pearson, the world’s leading learning company—listed on the London (PSON) and New York Stock Exchanges (PSO)—Pearson VUE is recognized on:
- Forbes Best Employers List
- Stonewall Top 100 Employers List
- Best Employers for Diversity (2019 Awards)
We foster an exceptional work environment where employees enjoy job satisfaction while contributing to a meaningful global mission—empowering individuals through assessment and learning.
Your Opportunity
- Minimum commitment: 12 hours per week
- Flexible working required, including possible Saturday shifts
- Potential to travel to the Derby Test Centre if needed
- Hourly rate: £13.60 per hour, paid monthly
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As a Test Centre Administrator, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of high-stakes exams while ensuring a welcoming and secure environment for candidates. Expect a dynamic role with diverse candidates and the chance to support Pearson VUE’s global leadership in assessment.
Key Responsibilities
In this essential role, you will:
- Welcome and assist test-taking candidates with efficient check-in procedures
- Ensure exam security by strictly adhering to test policies and guidelines
- Verify candidate identity using valid documentation
- Invigilate exams while monitoring candidates for test security breaches
- Resolve technical issues collaboratively with internal departments, including IT
- Maintain cleanliness (e.g., sanitizing workstations, vacuuming)
Who We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for a friendly, professional, and detail-oriented candidate with:
- School qualifications in English and Mathematics
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) considered an advantage
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends (open 7 days a week)
- Ability to remain composure in a quiet, structured testing environment
- Meticulous attention to detail, including identifying prohibited behaviour
- Strength and endurance for facing long hours and escorting candidates
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Our Recruitment Process
Apply immediately! Submit your application through our Pearson Careers website as soon as possible—we review candidates daily, and interviews are scheduled in real time.
For candidates with disabilities, requests for reasonable accommodations can be directed to: TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com
Pearson VUE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, ensuring inclusivity without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status under applicable laws, including VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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