Job description: Plistbooking.com is a Lekki based Nigerian online vacation rental booking and a real estate marketplace that leverages technology to empower Nigerians to purchase or rent their dream homes as well as monetize their spaces, passions, and talents to become hospitality entrepreneurs. We are growing rapidly, and our goal is to become the largest firm nationally by offering hotels and homeowners advanced and technology enabled services with higher revenues at lower cost.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Contact Centre Agent – Sales / Customer Service
Job Location: Lekki, Ikate, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Coordinating Monthly payroll
• Overseeing day to day operations of the call centre
• Escalating all issues to the directors
• De-escalating conflicts in a timely manner.
• General administrative/clerical tasks
• Auxiliary tasks required.
• Monitoring attendance and promptness
• Troubleshooting technical glitches or mishaps.
• Ensuring quiet hours and work etiquette is observed.
• Manages and oversees a team of call centre agents.
• Motivates and supports agents through feedback and communication.
• Measures KPI’s like inbound calls, call waiting, and call abandonment.
• Assists with taking agents’ calls if they can’t handle the workload.
• Improves quality of results by recommending changes.
• Provides product/service information by answering questions and helping.
• Assist onboarding new employees.
• Prepares monthly and annual performance reports.
• Creates targets and goals for improvement.
• Office Set up.

Technical Competencies:

• Tech savvy with knowledge of relevant computer programs and telephone equipment (CRM)

Expected salary: 50000 – 100000 per month

Location: Lekki, Lagos State

Job date: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 01:49:29 GMT

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Job description: Salaried GP required in Hanley Primary Care Centre for 4-8 sessions per week – attractive remuneration package!

Hanley Primary Care Centre are looking for experienced or newly qualified GPs (including those awaiting CCT) to join us.

The practice is within a close proximity to both Finsbury Park and underground and Crouch Hill Overground stations, and a close distance to Stroud Green.

Our GPs, patients and practice teams benefit from innovative tech and workflow management processes. This approach improves patient access and hugely streamlines administrative tasks, freeing up GPs to focus on clinical work with the support of highly-trained multi-disciplinary teams.

With mentorship, support, in-house learning and development, and multiple leadership opportunities, our GPs are encouraged to reach their true potential. We can support with a Tier 2 visa if required, subject to approval by the GMC and GP Performers List

We are committed to the next generation of GPs who will receive unrivalled support to grow and develop successful careers within the organisation.

You could be working with…

• A strong network that is in place to support GP development, providing opportunities for leadership roles in teaching, digital, research, innovation and more
• A wider MDT including pharmacists and physician associates with further support from a central digital clinical hub team
• A unique document management system EZ Doc, world class GP data management solution, EZ Analytics, and our leading patient online consultation app ‘Dr. iQ’.

Our fantastic package includes:

• £11,000 per session for newly qualified GPs
• Annual salary up to £118,000 per annum depending on experience
• Full indemnity cover
• NHS Pension
• 6 weeks annual leave & one-week study leave pro rata
• Low admin workload and home visiting rates
• Clear progression pathways with multiple leadership opportunities
• Support for SPIN fellowship applications
• Opportunity to undertake specialist areas such of LES or minor surgery
• Support with a Tier 2 visa if required, subject to approval by the GMC and GP Performers List
• Friendly, vibrant practice environment with twice weekly clinical meetings and an active social calendar
• Portfolio diversification opportunities including developing clinical and training specialist interests
• Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/ GP Trainer with associated income benefits
• Exceptional benefits package including private medical insurance
• Regular consultant-led GP education sessions.

Company

Operose Health are leaders in digital-first primary care providing high quality, accessible and resilient NHS services for our patients. We currently serve over 640,000 patients across 66 GP practices nationwide.

We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer.

What we do
Serving communities with high quality NHS primary care, led by GPs and powered by sector-leading tech.

One mission
To provide trusted, high quality and sustainable healthcare for all, improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Our values
At Operose Health, our staff have shaped our values as an organisation: kind and holistic; community and belonging; ambitious and dedicated.

We are also committed to serving local communities by providing personalised high-quality healthcare, being an employer of choice and promoting our social values program

Expected salary: £118000 per year

Location: North London

Job date: Sat, 23 Dec 2023 23:23:25 GMT

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Job description: Our Organisation

Pearson VUE (pearsonvue.com) has been a pioneer in the computer-based testing industry for decades, delivering more than 15 million certification and licensure exams annually in every industry from academia and admissions to IT and healthcare. We are the global leaders in developing and delivering high-stakes exams via the world’s most comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 Test Centres 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.

Pearson 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.

We are proud to offer an exceptional work environment where you can enjoy job satisfaction and we are now hiring for a Test Centre Administrator to join our successful team in Kings Lynn.

Your Opportunity

This is a Permanent position.

You will be required to work a minimum of 15 hours per month.

The pay rate is £10.90 per hour, paid to you at the end of every month.

When you join us as Test Centre Administrator, you can look forward to working as an important part of our worldwide and life-changing organisation, 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 exam 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 after each candidate has finished their exam/test.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain experience working with our diverse professional teams and you’ll have the opportunity to feedback to your Manager, suggesting ways we can improve to avoid any customer issues from happening again. Our ideal applicant will be a true team-player with the availability to work a variety of shifts any day Monday through Sunday. Test Centres are open early in the morning, late at night and weekends, therefore we require a colleague who is flexible.

Our Successful Applicant

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 such as whispering 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.

Our Recruitment Process

This is an essential role so please apply now! Complete and submit your application as soon as possible directly on our Pearson Careers website. We are reviewing applications every day and interviews are being scheduled right now, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wishing you the very best of success with your application!

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ppsmhr@pearson.com.

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Job: TESTING CENTER

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: PART_TIME

Req ID: 13909

Expected salary: £10.9 per hour

Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk

Job date: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:37:10 GMT

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Job description: Job Information Organisation/Company

DURHAM UNIVERSITY Research Field

Physics Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Established Researcher (R3) Country

United Kingdom Application Deadline

19 Jan 2024 – 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract

Other Job Status

Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Role

The Department of Physics have a number of funded opportunities for outstanding early career researchers to join the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy. This particular opportunity relates to absorption-line studies of the intergalactic medium and/or multiwavelength studies of the formation and evolution of galaxies and AGN. In particular the use of the data from the recently launched XRISM satellite would be encouraged.

The Department of Physics is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. It is pledged to the Athena SWAN charter, where we hold a silver award, and has the status of IoP Juno Champion. We embrace equality and particularly welcome applications from women, black and minority ethnic candidates, and members of other groups that are under-represented in physics. Durham University provides a range of benefits including pension, flexible and/or part time working hours, shared parental leave policy and childcare provision.

Responsibilities

• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Prof Chris Done.
• To work with the Principal Investigator and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.
• To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
• To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.
• To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.
• To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals
• To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator and offering creative or innovative solutions.
• To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
• To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects.
• To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.
• To be involved in student supervision, as appropriate, and assist with the assessment of the knowledge of students.
• To engage in citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
• To contribute (at the level of ~ 4 hours week, including preparation time, during the two 10-week terms) to the department’s undergraduate teaching programme.
• To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses.

The post is for a fixed term of 3 years from the start date.

Requirements

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute DURHAM UNIVERSITY Country United Kingdom City Durham, United Kingdom Geofield

Where to apply Website

Contact City

Durham, United Kingdom

STATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary:

Location: Durham

Job date: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:13:36 GMT

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Job description: Offer Description

The Role

The Department of Physics have a number of funded opportunities for outstanding early career researchers to join the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy. This particular opportunity relates to absorption-line studies of the intergalactic medium and/or multiwavelength studies of the formation and evolution of galaxies and AGN. In particular the use of the data from the recently launched XRISM satellite would be encouraged.

The Department of Physics is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. It is pledged to the Athena SWAN charter, where we hold a silver award, and has the status of IoP Juno Champion. We embrace equality and particularly welcome applications from women, black and minority ethnic candidates, and members of other groups that are under-represented in physics. Durham University provides a range of benefits including pension, flexible and/or part time working hours, shared parental leave policy and childcare provision.

Responsibilities

• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Prof Chris Done.
• To work with the Principal Investigator and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.
• To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
• To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.
• To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.
• To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals
• To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator and offering creative or innovative solutions.
• To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
• To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects.
• To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.
• To be involved in student supervision, as appropriate, and assist with the assessment of the knowledge of students.
• To engage in citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
• To contribute (at the level of ~ 4 hours week, including preparation time, during the two 10-week terms) to the department’s undergraduate teaching programme.
• To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses.

The post is for a fixed term of 3 years from the start date.

Requirements

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute DURHAM UNIVERSITY Country United Kingdom City Durham, United Kingdom Geofield

Where to apply Website

Contact City

Durham, United Kingdom

STATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary:

Location: Durham

Job date: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:25:43 GMT

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Job description: Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.

Work Pattern: Fixed term, Part Time, 22.5 hours per week

Fixed term or Secondment** until 30 September 2025

**For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants, a fixed-term or secondment would be considered.

You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.

Who We Are

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.

We are leaders in remote, rural and island healthcare educational design, delivery and quality assurance and provide wide-ranging support for workforce development. We support national workforce planning and develop digital technologies that support innovation and transformation.

Our purpose is to drive change and improve the quality of care experienced by citizens across Scotland by ensuring that we have the right staff, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. NES is integral to improving outcomes for people and in ensuring a skilled and capable workforce underpins the design and delivery of services. As an organisation, we recognise the significant contribution we can make to improving population health, reducing inequalities and economic development.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Programme Officer to join our highly talented and growing team to help address some of the challenges within remote & rural communities.

The National Centre (The Centre) for Remote and Rural Health and Care was established by NES on behalf of the Scottish Government in 2023. As a valued member of our team, you will support the delivery of improved care for remote, rural and island communities across Scotland and reduce remote, rural and island health and wellbeing inequalities through focused work to improve the sustainability, capacity, and capability of remote, rural and island primary care and community-based workforce and service delivery.

As a Programme Officer you will:

Provide project support for the design, delivery and evaluation of remote and rural primary health and care research, training, education, recruitment, leadership and good practice

Provide programme support to leads who are consulting and collaborating with a wide range stakeholders, both nationally and internationally

Provide administrative support to relevant project/programmes/events, conferences, seminars, and steering group/stakeholder meetings

Utilise the latest digital technologies and innovation in ways which will support the wellbeing and sustainability of remote and rural communities

Support with gathering research information from a wide range of sources

Contribute to operational plans in line with NES Strategy, utilising National Policy documents, formulating and adjusting plans and liaising with key stakeholders throughout Scotland, as necessary

Do you enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders and across a multidisciplinary team?

Do you enjoy making a difference, influencing improved ways of working, and sharing innovative ideas?

Do you enjoy working at pace and being adaptive to an ever-changing environment?

Do you enjoy problem solving and collaborating with others?

Do you want to support colleagues in the National Centre for Health & Care and across the organisation, sharing information and expertise, where appropriate, and offering advice and support?

Does this sound like you?

What We Love to See

Programme Officers offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:

Experience/understanding of the external NHS policy issues and priorities

Highly experience of working within a project management system

Communications / Presentation experience

Experience of supporting the planning, developing and delivering research & evaluation programmes

Proven analytical experience

Mentoring and line management experience

Ability to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise own workloads and that of others, and to meet strict deadlines

Benefits Which Matter

As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

Life-work balance – with opportunities for flexible working and remote working

Generous NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review

Annual Leave – 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday

NHS discounts and more

Diversity and Inclusion

Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.

We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.

It’s not essential to be in a Programme Officer role right now. You may be returning from a career break (e.g. maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.

If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact, Carrie Walton, Specialist Lead,

Next Steps

**NHS candidates will be considered firstly on a secondment basis, and so are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current NHS employer at the earliest opportunity, ideally prior to application.

Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would initially work remotely, working from our offices as operationally required.

All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.

Online interviews (including a presentation) will take place on Friday, 19 January 2024. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview.

For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.

Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted.

If you have any queries regarding the application portal or the recruitment process, please contact the East Region Recruitment Service:

Expected salary:

Location: United Kingdom

Job date: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:55:06 GMT

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Job description: Hanley Primary Care Centre have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner Clinical Lead.

The Clinical Lead GP will report to the Regional GP Director and be responsible for leading and managing the practice to improve performance in partnership with the Practice Manager. They will have responsibility for overall practice performance to deliver care in line with contracted values, locally and Nationally Enhanced Schemes. They will also be expected to attend and represent Operose Health in locality and GP Federation meetings on behalf of the practice.

The Clinical Lead GP Lead role includes:

• Working in partnership with the practice manager to attain all CQC, local and contracted requirements.
• Working in partnership with the wider corporate team to promote and deliver best practice care.
• Development and line management of Clinicians within the practice, including GP’s, nurses, pharmacists and AHPs.
• Recruit team members using Operose Health recruitment support, in line with budgets and establishment.
• Ensuring that SEAs and incidents are appropriately investigated and fed back, and establishing a strong safety culture.
• Thinking innovatively about the future, and how to provide care in the context of the GP Forward View and 10 Year Plan.
• The Clinical Lead will be expected to work flexibly in providing leadership duties including (but not limited to) their management session.

The post holder will take part in leading on key disease areas (monitoring trends in the Quality and Outcomes Framework, Diabetes 8 Care Processes and Triple Target control, immunisation uptake, screening uptake, local KPIs, staff training and prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse, patient list (NHS Choices and GP Patient Survey, patient participation and health promotion).

Closely supported by the clinical and management teams the post holder will act as the Clinical Lead within the practice but will also be part of a larger clinical team across a network of practices. The role will be at the forefront of delivering an innovative model of primary care service provision operating in partnership with other local practices offering integrated primary care services.

The Benefits

There is a fantastic package on offer including:

• Highly competitive remuneration package
• Excellent working environment with unique levels of support to GPs
• Portfolio diversification opportunities including digital hubs, triage, teaching and education, digital platform remote consultation
• 6 weeks annual leave & one-week study leave pro rata
• Full indemnity cover
• NHS Pension
• Full financial and practical support to become F2 supervisor/ GP Trainer
• GP Trainer Income
• Opportunity to develop medical student teaching and other specialist interests
• Regular in-house clinical training/learning sessions and workshops
• BUPA private health insurance
• Enhanced ill health cover
• Active practice social calendar
• Benefits package and 24/7
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans and employee wellbeing services

We are committed to the next generation of GP’s who will receive unrivalled support and be supported to grow and develop successful careers within the organisation.

Company

Operose Health are leaders in digital-first primary care providing high quality, accessible and resilient NHS services for our patients. We currently serve over 640,000 patients across 66 GP practices nationwide.

We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer.

What we do
Serving communities with high quality NHS primary care, led by GPs and powered by sector-leading tech.

One mission
To provide trusted, high quality and sustainable healthcare for all, improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Our values
At Operose Health, our staff have shaped our values as an organisation: kind and holistic; community and belonging; ambitious and dedicated.

We are also committed to serving local communities by providing personalised high-quality healthcare, being an employer of choice and promoting our social values program

Expected salary: £126000 per year

Location: North London

Job date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:37:52 GMT

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Job description: Our Organisation

Pearson VUE (pearsonvue.com) has been a pioneer in the computer-based testing industry for decades, delivering more than 15 million certification and licensure exams annually in every industry from academia and admissions to IT and healthcare. We are the global leaders in developing and delivering high-stakes exams via the world’s most comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 Test Centres 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.

Pearson 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.

We are proud to offer an exceptional work environment where you can enjoy job satisfaction and we are now hiring for a Test Centre Administrator to join our successful team in Slough.

Your Opportunity

This is a Fixed Term Position for 6 months.

You will be required to work a minimum of 12.25 hours per week.

The pay rate is £10.90 per hour, paid to you at the end of every month.

When you join us as Test Centre Administrator, you can look forward to working as an important part of our worldwide and life-changing organisation, 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 exam 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. Test Centres are open early in the morning, late at night and weekends, therefore we require a colleague who is flexible.

Our Successful Applicant

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.

Our Recruitment Process

This is an essential role so please apply now! Complete and submit your application as soon as possible directly on our Pearson Careers website. We are reviewing applications every day and interviews are being scheduled right now, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wishing you the very best of success with your application!

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ppsmhr@pearson.com.

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Job: TESTING CENTER

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: PART_TIME

Req ID: 13979

Expected salary: £10.9 per hour

Location: Slough, Berkshire

Job date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:25:14 GMT

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Job description: Date Posted: 2023-12-19

Country: Canada

Location: LOC13052 1000 Boul Marie Victorin,Longueuil,Quebec,J4G 1A1,Canada

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Qui sommes-nous ?

Chez Pratt & Whitney, nous croyons que le vol motorisé a transformé et continuera de transformer le monde. C’est pourquoi nous travaillons avec le cœur d’un explorateur et le cran d’un perfectionniste pour concevoir, construire et entretenir les moteurs d’avion les plus perfectionnés au monde. Nous le faisons dans le cadre d’un portefeuille diversifié comprenant les moteurs commerciaux, les moteurs militaires, l’aviation d’affaires, l’aviation générale, l’aviation régionale et l’aviation d’hélicoptère, afin de transformer les possibilités en réalités pour nos clients. C’est ainsi que nous abordons notre travail chez Pratt & Whitney, et c’est pourquoi nous sommes inspirés à nous dépasser.

Que vous soyez actuellement aux études au baccalauréat ou à la maîtrise, nous pouvons vous aider à exploiter votre potentiel, à améliorer vos compétences et à faire de l’impossible une réalité. Si vous êtes présentement inscrit dans une université canadienne, c’est le moment d’entamer un parcours professionnel susceptible d’avoir un impact et de favoriser l’innovation pour les générations à venir.

Chez Pratt & Whitney, la différence que vous faites est visible chaque jour. Il suffit de lever les yeux. Êtes-vous prêt (e) à vous dépasser ?

Dates du stage : le Le 6 Mai au 23 Aout 2024

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Description de l’environnement de travail

Hybride : Veuillez noter que ce stage est hybride et que vous devrez être sur place au moins 3 jours par semaine du bureau. Les rôles hybrides exigent que vous résidiez dans la province du rôle pour lequel vous avez postulé.

À quoi ressemblera votre quotidien?

Le Centre Priorité Clients (Customer First Centre) de Pratt & Whitney Canada est un chef de file en matière de support à la clientèle. Le Centre Priorité client offre un support technique & logistique pour la maintenance de moteurs d’aéronefs et l’assistance aux avions cloués au sol. L’objectif est de maintenir les avions en vol. Cette organisation de première ligne est en communication constante avec les clients externes et les différentes organisations internes afin d’assurer que les requêtes de clients soient résolues promptement et agit à titre de liaison au sein des organisations du Service Client, tels que les pièces de rechange, les moteurs de location, les équipes mobiles de réparation des moteurs, les programmes d’ingénieries techniques, l’ingénieur en chef, les publications techniques, les garanties et autres.

Le candidat(e) sélectionné sera en charge de la coordination du volet technique et commercial de l’émission des lettres de déviation technique et de gérer les événements moteurs dans le système CRM (Customer Relationship Management) La personne retenue devra maintenir des communications constantes avec les clients et les contributeurs à l’interne, de la création du cas jusqu’à sa résolution, tout en maintenant un niveau de service client de haut niveau.

L’étudiant sera également responsable de la revue mensuelle des indicateurs de performance départementale ainsi que de l’émission et de l’analyse en lien avec le processus de rétroaction mensuelle auprès des clients. D’autres projets stimulants pourront aussi se greffer au quotidien de la personne. Le département est à la recherche d’un candidat(e) fiable et responsable qui saura assister de nombreux ingénieurs dans leurs tâches. L’étudiant(e) apprendra davantage sur l’aviation, les moteurs, et l’excellence de services que Pratt & Whitney Canada fournis depuis 1928. Également, le candidat(e) aura l’opportunité d’entretenir contact avec les clients situés dans plus de 200 pays. C’est une chance de développer ses habiletés communicatives ainsi que sa portée professionnelle dans un environnement des plus dynamiques.

Qualifications et compétences requises

Avoir le droit de travailler au Canada;

Être inscrit dans une université canadienne pendant votre stage;

Être en mesure de travailler sur place dans la province où vous êtes embauché;

Diplôme en cours d’obtention dans un domaine pertinent en Ingénierie;

Bilinguisme, maîtrise de la suite MS Office, bonne connaissance des technologies de l’information, aptitude à travailler avec un minimum de supervision, organisation, esprit d’équipe.

Diversité, Équité et Inclusion

Le générique masculin est utilisé sans discrimination et uniquement dans le but d’alléger le texte. P&WC souscrit au principe de l’équité en matière d’emploi et est déterminé à encourager la diversité et l’inclusion. Nous sommes heureux d’étudier la demande d’emploi de tous les candidats qualifiés, sans égard à leur race, couleur, religion, orientation sexuelle, genre, nationalité d’origine, âge, handicap, statut d’ancien combattant ou tout autre statut protégé par la loi.

Veuillez noter que des licences, permis, certifications ou d’autres types d’autorisations peuvent être requises si le poste requiert un accès à des données contrôlées ou assujetties à toute réglementation applicable.

Who we are:

At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed and will continue to transform the world. That’s why we work with an explorer’s heart and a perfectionist’s grit to design, build, and service world’s most advanced aircraft engines. We do this across a diverse portfolio including Commercial Engines, Military Engines, Business Aviation, General Aviation, Regional Aviation, and Helicopter Aviation and as a way of turning possibilities into realities for our customers. This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond.

Whether you are currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, we can help you harness your potential, advance your skills and make the impossible a reality. If you are currently enrolled in a Canadian university, now is the moment to start a career path that can drive impact and innovation for generations to come.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Internship dates: Mai 6th to August 23rd 2024

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Work Environment

Hybrid: Please note that this internship is hybrid requiring you to be on-site a minimum 3 days per week from the office. Hybrid roles require you to reside in the province of the role that you have applied for.

What your day will look like?

The Customer First Centre of Pratt & Whitney Canada provides technical and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) assistance, leading in the aspect of customer service and support. Our goal is to keep the fleet flying. This customer facing organization works closely with internal and external organizations to ensure customer requests are resolved promptly and acts as liaison between the different organization, such as Spare Parts, Rental Engines, Mobile Repair team, Customer Engineering groups, Chief Engineering team, Technical Publications, Warranty and many mores.

The selected candidate will coordinate the technical and commercial aspects related to the technical Deviation Letters issuance and effectively manage the events in CRM system (Customer Relationship Management). The person will maintain constant communications with internal stakeholders and with external customers, from case creation until resolution while maintaining high standard of etiquette and protocol.

The candidate will also have a monthly task of analyzing customer satisfaction by providing surveys to our clients and gathering their results. In addition to the survey review, monthly key performance departmental metrics will be extracted and analyzed by the intern. Other projects can also be assigned to the student and developed autonomously. We are in need of someone who can manage numerous tasks and handle multiple responsibilities. The candidate will assist engineers and communicate daily with our customers that are located in over 200 countries. This is a chance to learn about the engine operations and maintenance related activities along with the excellent service Pratt & Whitney Canada offers since 1928. It is an opportunity to develop one’s communicative skills and professional image in a very dynamic environment.

Required qualification & skills

Be eligible to work in Canada;

Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship;

Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired;

Pursuing a degree in a relevant field of Engineering;

Bilingualism (French, English), Excellent communication skills, Aptitude to work with minimum supervision, Organizational skills, Team spirit, MS office abilities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. P&WC is an equal opportunities employer, seeking to promote diversity and inclusion. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Please note that licences, permits, certifications or other types or authorizations could be required if the position requires access to controlled data or data subject to any applicable rule or regulation.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Location: Canada

Job date: Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:43:06 GMT

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Job description: Upbeat is a world class and fun sports and fitness recreation centre in Africa for the benefit of all in the community. We are vibrant, encouraging, team-oriented, wholesome and strong with positive attitudes. We are babies, school children, young adults, thrill seekers, parents, and grandparents. Every day, we deliver a unique experience through our Facility, our people and our products to make UPBEAT your number one destination for fun and fitness. We provide excellent quality service in a safe environment. We are energetic, we are fun, innovative, and fit! We touch the lives of everyone as we challenge you to be inspired, be different and be motivated. We challenge you to Up your Fun, Up your Fitness!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: HR Support Officer

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• Provide qualitative HR support to the organisation in the achievement of defined operational goals and objectives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing all daily operational HR tasks including handling employee relations, monitoring and recording sickness/absence/annual leave, reviewing and communicating need for update of policies and procedures.
• Assist with recruitment and managing the on-boarding process, ensuring a positive candidate experience with both successful and unsuccessful candidates.
• Support the departmental heads in coordinating and managing their resources in order to achieve the organization’s objectives.
• Assist with strengthening the organizational culture and improving trust, conduct employee satisfaction survey and draw on information from survey results, ensuring that UPBEAT values are lived and embedded in our people practices; acting on employee feedback.
• Monitor annual training budget and training plan for all staff.
• Reporting high-level grievances and violations invoking disciplinary action to the HR Manger.
• Develop and maintain effective internal relationships with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate all meetings (Monthly, or General or Townhall sessions; DC) for staff; ensure proper documentation and reporting.
• Participate in the coordination and implementation of the performance management system.
• Tracking attendance
• Co-ordinate the development of staff shifts/ roasters
• Leave administration
• Preparation of Outsourced staff payroll
• Documentation of all staff and database update
• Prepare and submit weekly activity reports as required.

Person Specification

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 2 – 3 years of relevant work experience.
• A passion for people and improving workplaces.
• Passion for learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage crisis/conflict and have a good sense of tact and diplomacy
• Excellent attention to details.
• The ability to work as part of a team to achieve the common organizational goal.
• A good sense of humour with a fun outlook on life, appreciating the importance of a work-life balance
• Have enough emotional stability to meet emergencies with poise and wisdom.
• Must be able to take initiative.

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Strong communications skills and the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Capacity to cope with challenging situations, listen to feedback, remain calm under pressure and take decisive action.

Expected salary: 150000 per month

Location: Lekki, Lagos State

Job date: Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:54:19 GMT

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