Test Administrator

Description: Responsible for administration and invigilation/proctoring of exams, ensuring strict adherence to operational policies and procedures, and delivering high-level customer service within the Test Centre.

Pearson Professional Centres (PPCs) & Pearson Test Centres (PTCs) 

Part of an international network of computer-based testing centres, delivering quality examinations in a highly secure environment. Pearson VUE serves a wide range of clients and offers a comprehensive suite of exams, requiring varied approaches in delivery. 

Test Centre Administrator: Role Overview 

Responsible for administration and invigilation/proctoring of exams, ensuring strict adherence to operational policies and procedures, and delivering high-level customer service within the Test Centre.

Key Responsibilities & Activities 

Customer Service / Communication

• Provide and maintain a consistently high standard of customer service to all stakeholders. 

• Ensure candidates’ needs—including those with special requirements—are met with understanding and respect. 

• Record and escalate complaints, incidents, or miscellaneous candidate/client issues to the Test Centre Manager. 

• Communicate with technical support to resolve technical issues. 

• Maintain timely, accurate communication and professional relationships with all contacts. 

• Escalate concerns to the Test Centre Manager promptly.

Operational / Administration

• Support daily administration and invigilation/proctoring of all tests within the PPC or alternative testing environment. 

• Take responsibility for personal health and safety. 

• Maintain a safe, healthy, quiet, secure, and clean environment for candidates and colleagues. • Comply with incident reporting and escalation procedures. 

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, especially IT, HR, and Security. 

• Undertake additional duties as needed for smooth Test Centre operations. 

• Complete all required accreditations, mandatory training, skills checks, and attend meetings as required. • Stay updated on testing requirements and procedures for Pearson VUE clients. 

• Maintain competency in all systems and procedures. 

• Perform daily opening and closing procedures for the test centre. 

• Act Up in the absence of the Test Centre Manager, following the Company’s Acting Up policy. 

• Ensure all hours and leave are recorded and authorized per Company guidelines.

• Review and prepare exams, process candidates (including security checks), and undertake necessary training and development activities. Security 

• Ensure compliance standards are met for Test Centre operations, strictly adhering to Pearson VUE security protocols. 

• Maintain confidentiality of all candidates and proprietary Pearson VUE information, in accordance with local data protection laws. 

• Safeguard the integrity and security of exams. 

Essential Experience & Qualifications 

• Good general literacy and verbal communication in English. 

• Experience in a customer-facing role. 

• Willingness to work flexible hours as required. 

• IT/computer literacy, comfortable with Microsoft Office and Windows applications. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to interact with a diverse range of people. 

• Ability to work in a quiet, exam-based environment. 

• Ability to work under pressure. 

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Ability to pass Pearson VUE certification for Testing Administrator and achieve annual re-certification. • Understanding/experience of a testing environment preferred. 

• Willingness/ability to assume additional responsibilities (e.g., Acting Up for TCM).

Working Arrangements / Environment 

• Some travel to other work locations may be required. • Flexibility in work hours.