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Bangladesh - Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh | Full Time | Confidential
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We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 202122 we reached 650 million people.
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to support the Operations Planning function create a rolling plan for all exams activity across Bangladesh for all products, in accordance to compliance standards. The role holder need to identify requirements for venues, examiners, venue staff, test materials and equipment.
Main Accountabilities:
Product Service Support
Assist Planning Manager in development of an overall plan / dashboard for all exam products the plan
Support creation of any detailed planning collateral eg spreadsheets for Schools May / June session
Analysis of Board websites or software ( Pearson Vue / Edexcel Online / CIE Direct ) for data to support planning
Liaise with Exams Systems team to support upload of Schools and Base data into BOSS
Ensure venues are set up correctly on BOSS and manages integration between BOSS and Planning and ORS2 to support effective customer journeys on the internet
Registration opening and closing for all products
Support for venue booking with Operations Planning Manager and Test Day Manager
Scheduling of IELTS ( and ESOL ) candidates for Speaking Exams
Supports continuous improvement in efficiency/cost effectiveness/quality of service delivery in the team
Customer support
Receives and responds to enquiries from customers or via Customer Services
May be a specific point of reference on queries relating to an area of nominated expertise or responsibility, particularly CB exams or Aptis, or the management of a specific venue
Identifies where more complex issues require resolution by other people and refers them on accordingly
Recognises and understands the impact of incidents and alerts the team leader to any issues of concern that are likely to impact service delivery or customer experience.
Relationship & stakeholder management
Carries out instructions and requests from Team Lead and Operations Director efficiently and effectively.
Builds an understanding of whos who within the overall team to enable effective resolution of issues
May interact with individual Customer queries, B2B customers, or Exam boards
Risk & Compliance
Monitor the overall exams plan to make sure it is complete, consistent, and accurate
Ability to spot and report on issues / gaps / duplications eg 2 products trying to book the same venue
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
Analysis & Reporting
Use of different technological platforms
Ability to spot and report on issues / gaps / duplications eg 2 products trying to book the same venue
Managing self & others
Plans and prioritises own work activities, which spread across different work streams
Tasks and coordinates others (e.g. internal colleagues or external contractors/suppliers) to complete activities, to ensure efficient delivery of services
Monitors task completion to agreed quality and time standards
Support for wider Exams Operation
Provides support for the wider Exams team when capacity is an issue at peak times
Activities could include Schools or IELTS verifications and payments
These will have a strong interface with Customer Services
Further Information
Please note that all applications should be submitted in English only.
It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.
Any queries please reach out to Anshul Gupta – Regional Resourcing Specialist MENA and South Asia (anshul.upta1@britishcouncil.org)
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