Examinations Service Officer 1 Jobs

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Employment Type : Indefinite | Pay Grade : H/4 | Location – Jakarta, Indonesia
Local Direct Hire: Applications are welcomed from candidates with a natural right to work.
Role Purpose
The role purpose of Examinations Service Officer in the British Council Indonesia is to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Exams in Indonesia in line with security and exam body standards as well as high levels of customer service. To handle confidential materials during the multiple exchanges in country/location in accordance to compliance standards. To manage Venue Supervisor engagement, relationship and performance. To co-ordinate and manage any risk or issue resolution, including co-ordination of customer communication directly or through customer services. To be point of contact for Venues/Venue Supervisors on the day.
This role will be required to work test days which will involve weekend work as part of the contracted hours.
Main Accountabilities But Not Limited To The Following
Product Service Support

• Receives instructions and requests from cluster operations, 5 days before Test Day itself and plans and organises given resources accordingly (often at short notice) to ensure that
• Undertake the related planning and delivery functions in preparation for Test Days in line with British Council process

work is carried out efficiently and effectively

• Deploy engagement plan for Venue Staff. Supports decisions of Operations Manager with the selection of venue staff, sets performance expectations and maintains positive
• Scan dashboards to monitor performance and identify issues

relations

• Supports the functions of confidential materials handling and the Confidential Materials Room (CMR) to ensure British Council standards are met in set up and day to day

operations.

• Undertake handling of suitcases and storage of materials. Ensures the proper procedures and documentation is adhered to when handing over to courier or test day staff.
• Ensures proper script receipt tracking, packing and return OR scanning, store and shredding
• Supports the selection of suitable venues, planning for Test Day resources ordering, quality, distribution and management (e.g. process guides, stationery, branding/signage/
• Undertakes sorting and packing of exam materials to for designated test venues. Ensures exam materials are received at Test Centre and stored securely
• Supports tasks to reconcile exam materials and papers received are as per plan, report and escalate any discrepancies.

technical equipment – speaking test/hand scanners)

• Provides timely escalation of issues, enabling the adaptation of work plans where necessary.

Customer support

• Receives and responds to enquiries from/to customers, and may be a specific point of reference on queries relating to an area of nominated expertise or responsibility. Identifies

where more complex issues require resolution by others and refers them on accordingly

• Recognises and understands the impact of incidents arising (e.g. complaints, resourcing problems, logistical or technical difficulties) and proactively alerts the team leader to any

issues of concern that are likely to impact service/project/task delivery or customer experience.
Relationship & stakeholder management

• Proactively work with Operations Manager to deliver satisfactory and timely resolution of customer (internal or external) complaints, coordinating input from other team members
• Supporting continuous improvement in the efficiency/cost effectiveness/quality of service delivery/systems in the unit or department

as required.

• Develops good working relationships and engagement with Venue Staff and appropriate colleagues throughout the BC to facilitate effective and efficient service delivery.
• Ensures the customer is kept informed throughout the process.
• Venues, supported by Operations Manager / Cluster team when required.
• Act as point of contact and manage escalated issues in country from Venue Supervisors and

Risk and Compliance

• Undertake contingency and risk management on the ground, liaise with Customer Service, Examiner or Venue Staff to ensure alignment on communications

Leads in providing support related to compliance or investigations on Test Day and related issues.

• Follows agreed corporate risk management processes and procedures when delivering services (e.g. child protection, security policies, financial protocols, anti-fraud measures) to

protect the interests of the BC and its customers at all times.

• Provide support and reporting for audits and performance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to CMR standards and management as set forth and carry out frequent random checks to proactively prevent issues from arising.

Analysis & Reporting

• Uses standard procedures and templates, regularly records, analyses and reports on operational activity such as venue staff performance to support senior managers in making

timely and effective business decisions that respond to operational needs.

• Leads wash-up meetings to review Test Day performance delivery, continual improvement and corrective actions

Finance & Resource Management

• Monitors and takes responsibility for small-scale resources/cash/stock, following established procedures and ensures that equipment and materials are available and ready to use

when needed
Managing Self & Others

• Plans and prioritises own work activities, which span across a range of different work streams, responding to changing and at times competing requirements to ensure effective

delivery of responsibilities over a weekly/monthly time horizon.

• Tasks and coordinates others (e.g. internal colleagues or external contractors/suppliers) to complete time-limited, straightforward activities, within established procedures, in order

to ensure efficient delivery of services. Monitors task completion to agreed quality and time standards.
Role Specific Skill, Knowledge And Experience
Demonstrable experience, in large complex international organisation of:

• Experience working in a busy operational environment delivering high levels of customer service.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft applications/ basic computer skills
• Experience of supporting on delivery of computer based exams (desirable)
• Excellent administrative skills
• Ability to ensure compliance, risk and security standards are monitored and maintained.
• Accuracy and attention to details -100% accuracy is required in data input, operating registration system and providing information to customers
• Track record of working in a tightly controlled process driven environment (desirable)
• Experience working in Exams (desirable)

Person Specification

• English Language Proficiency – CEFR Level C Aptis Test Qualifications
• Diploma / Bachelor degree

Closing date for application. 30th July 2023, 23:59 Indonesia time (GMT+07)
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