Test Administrator (Part-Time & Zero-Hours Basis) In Edinburgh

Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd (\"Mts\"); City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 23 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive hourly pay (£14.48/hr)

Holiday pay included

Immediate start

Office-based role in Edinburgh

Résumé du poste

Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd (MTS) is seeking several Test Administrators for Edinburgh on a part-time, casual zero-hours basis. You’ll support IELTS and other exams, set up rooms, and ensure secure, smooth exam delivery in a busy Edinburgh office environment.

Ideal candidates are meticulous, English-proficient, and comfortable with IT hardware/software. Flexibility for varied hours and compliance with safety, safeguarding, and data policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have secondary education or equivalent.
• Proficient in English (CEFR B2 or above).
• Comfortable with common IT hardware and software.
• Meticulous and organised in your approach.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Collaborative mindset with a can-do attitude.
• Willingness to adapt to varying working hours.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Responsabilités

• Report to the Senior Test Administrator and manage day-to-day exams delivery for IELTS and other exams.
• Carry out test monitoring tasks on test days to ensure proper execution.
• Set up rooms with tables/chairs per test takers.
• Provide basic local venue IT support and ensure test terminals, CCTV, and devices are exam-ready.
• Perform light cleaning and tidying duties.
• Carry out regular audits under guidance of Senior Test Administrator.
• Ensure security in exam rooms to preserve integrity.
• Use personal devices for e-learning and training as required.
• Adhere to GDPR, data protection policies, and safeguarding guidelines.
• Participate in performance monitoring for continuous improvement.
• Maintain professional appearance per policy.
• Support cross-selling of MTS products and services.
• Carry out other tasks as appropriate for the role.

Connaissances

English proficiency

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Flexibility

UK work eligibility

Formation

Secondary education or equivalent

Outils

IT hardware

Office software

Description du poste

Join Our Team as a Test Administrator in Edinburgh!

Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd (“MTS”) is a global exam service provider for a variety of exam boards which also has an online exam preparation school.

We're on the lookout for several enthusiastic Test Administrators to join our Edinburgh team on a part-time, casual zero-hours contract basis. If you're someone who thrives in dynamic exams environments and has a keen eye for detail, this role might be your perfect fit.

What You'll Do:

• Reporting to the Senior Test Administrator to manage the day-to-day exams delivery for IELTS and other exams
• Ensure MTS’s examinations and examination administration are delivered by carrying out test monitoring tasks as assigned on test days
• Set up rooms, put out or adjust tables and chairs according to the number of test takers
• Provide basic local venue IT support and ensure computer terminals, digital recording devices, ID cameras and CCTV, if relevant, are exam-ready
• Perform light cleaning and tidying duties which include, but are not limited to: putting away papers, sweeping up pencil sharpening and eraser fragments, putting litter in bins, emptying bins, wiping surfaces, chairs and computers, window ledges or other fixtures and fittings
• Carry out regular audits, guided by the Senior Test Administrator
• Ensure that there is proper security in the examination room to preserve the integrity of the exam
• Use own email address and email account for correspondence with MTS colleagues and ensure that MTS’s confidential, internal documents, information and data are not disclosed to anyone other than their intended recipient/reader
• Use own laptop or desktop PC for self-led e-learning/online training events and Teams or Zoom meetings or training sessions
• Be willing to use own smartphone and data allowance to access MTS's system
• Comply fully with MTS’s GDPR, data protection policies, standards and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable People) policy and any other signed compliance agreements
• Participate actively in performance monitoring exercise based on the exam performance for continuous improvement
• Be smartly dressed as per MTS policy
• Have a commercial mindset for actively cross-selling or up-selling MTS’s products and service
• Give our test takers the highest level of customer care, ensure secure and safe exams administration and abiding by the rules and regulations set by each examining body
• Carry out any other tasks and activities for MTS, according to business priority, as appropriate for this level role

What You Bring:

• Secondary education or equivalent
• Proficient in English (CEFR B2 or above)
• Comfortable with common IT hardware and software
• Meticulous and organised in your approach
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
• Collaborative mindset with a can-do attitude
• Willingness to adapt to varying working hours
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: £14.48 per hour (including holiday pay of 12.07%)
• Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the UK in long term, as well as meeting IELTS and other exams' other clearance requirements (including but not limited to Enhanced DBS Check and Reference Check)
• Exams days: everyday, including weekdays and weekends on IELTS and other exams.
• Immediate Start: We're eager to have you on board immediately!
• Reporting Manager: Senior Test Administrator
• Location: This is an office-based role at 40 Sciennes Edinburgh EH9 1NJ.

Safer Recruitment Process:

MTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and any stakeholders to share this commitment.

The recruitment process of selected candidates at each stage will require to complete some safer recruitment checks, which include:

• Completion ofa Self-Declaration Questionnaire during submission of application regarding suitability to work with children/vulnerable adults
• An Enhanced DBS check with Child and Adult Barred List information (or equivalent for overseas applicants)
• Atleast two satisfactory references, one of which must be the most recent employer
• Proof of identity and right to work in the UK

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you do not hear from us within one month after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful this time.

Recruitment Timeline

We aim to hold interviews in the week commencing 26 October 2026 , so early applications are encouraged. Please note that timelines are indicative and may be subject to change depending on application volume.

Why Join Us?

We're proud to have been recognised as the SME Employer of the Year 2025 – Silver Award. Joining MTS means becoming part of a dynamic team that values innovation, integrity and growth.

Application Deadline:

23 October 2026 (Please note, if we receive a substantial number of qualified applications, we may conclude the application process prior to the advertised closing date)