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We are the global leaders in developing and delivering high-stakes exams via the world's most comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 Test Centre’s 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.\nPearson 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.\nWe 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 Southgate, UK.\nYour Opportunity\nThis is a permanent position.\nYou will be required to work a minimum of 8.25 hours/week. \nThe pay rate is £13.60 /hour, paid to you at the end of every month.\nMust be available Monday to Saturday and late nights.\nBased at the Northampton test centre but also required to work at the Corby test centre. 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The Test Centre Administrator is responsible for providing secure exam/test delivery whilst offering exceptional customer service in a comfortable, friendly environment.\nYour Responsibilities\nIn this important position, you will be required to:\nWelcome, greet and check-in customers/test-taking candidates.\nComply with all exams testing security and procedures and follow company policies using careful judgment.\nVerify customer/candidate personal identification documents and explain the exam testing process/rules.\nProctor / invigilate candidates while they are completing their exam/test.\nTroubleshoot with internal departments, such as our IT department, to fix any technical issues in the Test Centre.\nSome housekeeping duties such as vacuuming floors and sanitizing keyboards/workstations as necessary.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain experience working with our diverse professional teams, ensuring the candidate's experience is a positive one. 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