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Overview
Pearson VUE’s Channel Quality department interface with internal staff, test centre staff and sponsors to investigate and report compliance with quality requirements within the Pearson VUE Testing Channel.
The appointed individual will be responsible for ensuring test centres adhere to at least the minimum agreed standards of quality and security as prescribed by Pearson VUE and its clients.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure that quality standards are maintained and that quality objectives are being met or exceeded by the APAC channel; where individual test centres do not meet objectives, identify the causes and implement appropriate corrective action.
Ensure quality standards are met while doing the new site application process/background verification to ensure a quality & secure testing channel.
Be an ‘expert and spokesperson’ to all internal parties, to raise internal awareness and mindshare of the quality and security message.
Assist the Global Security Analyst team with security investigations.
Proactively own the effective resolution of all quality issues.
Develop, maintain and communicate efficient quality and security processes to relevant parties.
Proactively work on improving the quality control via new internal processes.
Highlight any additional opportunities and possible quality, security trouble areas to the Channel Quality Manager.
All employees have a responsibility to co-operate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, and to take reasonable care of their own health and safety at work and that of all other staff who may be affect by your acts or omissions. Line managers have specific responsibility for the health and safety of their direct reports and other team members for which they have general management responsibility.
All employees are also responsible for supporting and implementing the company’s policies and procedures around the Health and Safety, Security, Quality and Business Continuity arrangements that apply in their role/work function
Key Activities
Run quality reports to monitor the testing centres and implement corrective actions if necessary.
Act as an escalation point for quality and security related problems and successes, and escalate again where appropriate.
Provide input for the Channel newsletter.
Call testing centres to discuss the secret shopper reports, train them, and implement any corrective measures if required.
Proactively provide ideas on new solutions to further improve the testing centre quality and security levels achieved.
At all times, throughout all tasks, request support, guidance and assistance as required from colleagues and manager.
Effective and timely completion of objectives, reviews, reporting and accurate administration as required by manager.
Continual Improvement.
Essential Experience and Qualifications
Vocational experience in a similar environment.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure a high level of accuracy in documentation and data.
Ability to take responsibility for actions, a self starter who can work well in a dynamic and busy environment.
Prioritization skills and experience of dealing with multiple projects in a structured way.
Experience in a customer facing environment, where ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction is essential.
Ability to establish rapport and deal with people at varying levels, both internally and externally.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to work in a team structure.
Sound working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and associated packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and Internet packages.
Required Competencies
Collaborative Working
Commercial Awareness
Commitment to Improving Quality
Customer Focus
Performance Maximisation
Effective Communication.
Working Arrangements
What to expect from Pearson
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We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All 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 strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.
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Job: TESTING CENTER
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 15913