Advanced Specialist: Content Developer UK Vocational Qualifications (FTC 8 Months)

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Pearson is hiring an Advanced Specialist: Content Developer UK Vocational Qualifications for an 8-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading the design and development of vocational learning products, including qualifications, assessments, and teaching materials, by combining expertise and regulatory knowledge to fulfill learner and stakeholder needs. The specialist independently manages complex projects at the intersection of education, assessment, and product development, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met.

Highlights

Lead design and development of qualifications, assessments, and learning materials aligned with learner and market requirements
Apply evidence-based insights from customer, learner, and competitor research to inform product development
Ensure compliance with regulatory, government, and quality standards
Manage end-to-end product development processes including design, approval, accreditation, and delivery
Recruit and manage subject matter experts and writing teams
Collaborate across internal teams and external stakeholders such as employers and regulators
Monitor product quality, accuracy, and customer experience through the product lifecycle
Degree or equivalent required; experience in education, qualifications, or assessment development essential
Strong understanding of assessment principles and project management with delivery to time, budget, and quality
Preferred experience includes teaching, qualification operations, digital content development, budget management, and exposure to AI tools or prompt engineering

Advanced Specialist: Content Developer UK Vocational Qualifications (FTC 8 Months) Full Description

Advanced Specialist, Content Developer 8 Month FTC

Product | Vocational Qualifications, Enterprise Learning and Skills (ELS)

Description

In this role, you will lead the design and development of high-quality vocational learning products, including qualifications, assessments, and teaching materials. You'll combine subject matter expertise, regulatory understanding, and creativity to deliver solutions that meet learner, customer, and stakeholder needs.

This role aligns with industry titles such as Content Developer, Curriculum Developer, Assessment Specialist, Learning Designer, or Qualification Developer .

The Role

At Pearson, we create learning that drives real progress. In this role, you'll be a subject matter expert trusted to independently lead complex content development projectsâshaping products that are both engaging and compliant.

You'll work at the intersection of education, assessment, and product development , ensuring everything delivered is fit-for-purpose, high quality, and aligned to regulatory standards.

In Your First 6 Months

You'll make impact by:

Building a strong evidence base to inform product design decisions
Leading development of qualifications and assessment materials
Establishing effective collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders
Ensuring delivery of content to time, budget, and quality standards

What Makes This Role Different

This is a high-autonomy, specialist role where you'll:

Influence content strategy and technical direction
Lead development of high-stakes assessment and learning solutions
Work closely with regulators, employers, and sector stakeholders
Play a key role in improving quality and shaping best practices across teams

What You'll Do

Design and develop qualifications, assessments, and learning content aligned to learner and market needs
Build and apply strong evidence-based insights from customer, learner, and competitor research
Ensure all products meet regulatory, government, and quality requirements
Lead end-to-end product development (design, approval, accreditation, delivery)
Manage delivery to time, budget (OPEX/CAPEX), and quality standards
Recruit, brief, and manage subject matter experts and writing teams
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth implementation and lifecycle support
Monitor product quality, accuracy, and customer experience throughout the lifecycle
Identify improvements to enhance learner outcomes and customer satisfaction
Represent Pearson in stakeholder engagements (e.g., employers, regulators)

What We're Looking For

Essential

Degree (or equivalent)
Experience in education, qualifications, or assessment development
Strong understanding of assessment principles and techniques
Experience balancing commercial goals with regulatory requirements
Experience designing or developing qualifications or learning products
Project management experience with delivery to time, budget, and quality
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional / virtual teams
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Desirable

Teaching experience
Experience in qualification operations or delivery
Experience within a specific sector/subject area
Experience developing solutions for tenders
Experience with digital learning content development
Budget management experience
Exposure to AI tools or prompt engineering

Skills & Behaviours

Strategic and commercial thinking
Customer and learner focus
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to influence without authority
Creative problem-solving mindset
Organisational agility and resilience
Data-informed decision making
Digitally confident

Working Model

Fixed-term contract 8 months
Hybrid working depending on business needs
Collaboration across global and virtual teams

About Pearson

At Pearson, we're committed to helping people realise the life they imagine through learning. We create high-quality, innovative solutions that support learners, educators, and employers worldwide.

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Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Learning Subject Matter Experts

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