British Council is recruiting venue staff to ensure that the test administered by the British Council runs smoothly on the test day and that all assigned test day duties and standards are met. The posts are open only for Saudi Nationals (male & female) in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha, Buraidah, Tabuk, Madinah, Makkah, Jubail, Taif, Alhassa and Hail.

Details

Reference number N/A
Location Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha, Buraidah, Tabuk, Madinah, Makkah, Jubail, Taif, Alhassa and Hail
Salary SR 50 per hour of service
Duration Indefinite
Closing date Tuesday, 28 July 2020

Role overview

Responsibilities

  • Report promptly to test venue at agreed time. In case of any delays or if unable to get to the test venue, inform the appropriate test day or British Council Examinations Services staff in a timely manner. 
  • Follow all relevant standards & procedures, based on training and reference materials provided by the British Council Examinations Services and the relevant Exam Boards. 
  • Enable good customer flow by giving candidates clear direction and answering their enquiries. 
  • Ensure that candidates follow the agreed exam procedures regarding the location and security of their belongings. 
  • Conduct candidate entry, exit, identity checks and Test Day Photography procedures according to exam requirements. Ensure special arrangements are provided as required. 
  • Be familiar with the emergency procedures for the test day venue. Invigilate examinations to the standard required by the British Council Examinations Service and the relevant Exams Boards. 
  • Actively monitor candidates during tests to make sure that there is no violation of test conditions. 
  • Support the supervisor to ensure that candidates have a positive and consistent test day experience and a positive image of the British Council. 
  • Ensure all material is accounted for and handed over securely to the supervisor. Complete and maintain accurate records of exam assignments. 
  • Complete all reports, logs and claims accurately as required by British Council Examinations Services. 
  • Follow all relevant guidelines and policies in the areas of: Data Protection, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and Anti-Fraud. 
  • Report any incidents, emergencies or breaches of security to the appropriate test day supervisor. 
  • Work with the test day supervisor to promote and ensure the wellbeing of candidates at all time. In case of emergencies, follow correct procedures. 
  • Additional duties in line with the role may be required.

Skills

  • Punctual and reliable
  • A good working knowledge of spoken and written English
  • Good attention to detail
  • Customer Service and people skills
  • Basic computing skills

How to apply

  • Step 1: Take an English test to prove your proficiency by downloading a free English test app on mobile through https://www.englishscore.com/. A minimum score of 300 (CEFR level B1) is required.
  • Step 2: Fill in the Application for invigilator
  • Step 3: Attach the screenshot of your result along with duly filled application form and send it by email to exams.recruitment@sa.britishcouncil.org by 28July 2020.

Successful candidates will be paid a hourly rate of SAR 50 with an approximate expected 22 hours work monthly as per business requirement. Exams are conducted throughout the week, so invigilators can work on weekends and/or weekdays according to their availability.

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted, regretfully your application has not been taken any further. Short-listing can take up to one month to complete.
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