> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2428712-test-center-administrator-portsmouth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2428712-test-center-administrator-portsmouth). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Center Administrator (Portsmouth) - **Company:** Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd - **Location:** Portsmouth, UK - **Salary:** £28,288.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Vue.js - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F9D17A3404C144F485482F201939903D/job/ ## About the Role * As candidates begin arriving from 7:30am, reliable and punctual attendance is essential. Travel distance and the ability to arrive on time for early starts will therefore be an important consideration during the recruitment process. * Rosters are provided with a minimum of 14 days' notice. * Our ideal candidate would have admin/customer facing experience and of working in a busy multi-tasking environment with confidence and have a strong attention to detail., 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 for restricted behaviour and notice details from a distance. You should be able to sit for long periods of time and escort candidates to and from exam/testing room. ## Description * This is a limited term (6 months) contract which may have the opportunity to be extended at the end of the contract, for a minimum of 8.25 hours per week. * More hours may be available due to business needs * Additional hours are available at our Chichester site if you wish to travel expenses paid Hours Mon-wed 7.30-16.15 & alternative Saturdays * We are looking for a flexible individual who can provide additional cover at short notice to support periods of sickness absence, annual leave, and other operational requirements at additional sites possibly. Successful candidates will be expected to be available to work in line with the Centre's operating schedule., When you join us as Test Centre Administrator, you can look forward to working as an important part of our worldwide and life-changing organization, 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 Responsibilities In this important position, you will be required to: * Welcome, greet and check-in customers/test-taking candidates. * Comply with all exams testing security and procedures and follow company policies using careful judgment. * Verify customer/candidate personal identification documents and explain the exam testing process/rules. * Proctor / invigilate candidates while they are completing their exam/test. * Troubleshoot with internal departments, such as our IT department to fix any technical issues in the Test Centre. * Some housekeeping duties such as vacuuming floors and sanitizing keyboards/workstations as necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain experience working with our diverse professional teams ensuring the candidate experience is a positive one. Our ideal applicant will be a true team-player with the availability to work a variety of shifts any day Monday through Sunday. 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