Advanced Specialist, Content Developer

Pearson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Content Development (Science) to drive GCSE and A Level science qualification development from concept to launch. You will manage cross-functional teams, collaborate with subject experts and engagement stakeholders, and champion inclusive design.

You will contribute to major reform programmes, embed innovative approaches, and support accreditation and publication of materials for UK learners and teachers.

Qualifications

• Experience in qualification development and assessment design.
• Knowledge of UK science qualifications and assessment practices.
• Ability to collaborate with subject experts, stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading qualification and assessment development projects from concept through to accreditation and launch.
• Managing creation of assessment materials in partnership with subject experts and assessment associates.
• Driving collaboration across multiple business functions.
• Championing accessible, inclusive and learner-centred qualification design.
• Representing Pearson at customer events and workshops.
• Embedding AI tools and innovative approaches.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Attention to detail

UK science qualifications

Assessment expertise

Job description

Advanced Specialist, Content Development (Science)

Shape the future of science education

Are you a science education specialist looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact beyond the classroom? This is a rare chance to play a leading role in the development of the next generation of GCSE and A Level Science qualifications during a major reform programme that could influence science education for years to come.

At Pearson, you will work at the heart of qualification development, collaborating with subject experts, assessment specialists and stakeholders across the business to design innovative, accessible and market-leading science qualifications.

About the role

As an Advanced Specialist, Content Development, you will project manage the design, development and accreditation of GCSE and A Level Science qualifications and sample assessment materials from concept through to launch. You will play a key role in supporting the ongoing science reform programme, helping to create qualifications that are relevant, accessible and designed to meet the needs of today's learners and teachers.

What you will be doing

• Leading qualification and assessment development projects from concept through to accreditation and launch.
• Managing the creation of assessment materials in partnership with subject experts and assessment associates.
• Driving collaboration across multiple business functions.
• Championing accessible, inclusive and learner-centred qualification design.
• Representing Pearson at customer events and workshops.
• Embedding AI tools and innovative approaches.

Who we are looking for

This role could be an excellent next step for experienced Science Teachers, curriculum and assessment specialists, or education professionals with strong science subject expertise.

You will bring

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of UK science qualifications and assessment.
• A collaborative approach and passion for inclusion.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major qualification reform programme at a pivotal moment for science education. The qualifications developed today will have a lasting impact on learners, teachers and schools across the UK.

You’ll gain exposure to qualification accreditation, assessment design, product development, innovation, AI-enabled ways of working and cross-functional collaboration, while developing a broad and highly valuable skill set within a leading education organisation.

Location

This is a UK-based hybrid role. Candidates can be based anywhere within the UK but should be willing to attend team and business meetings, primarily in London and occasionally elsewhere in the UK.

Join us and help shape the future of science qualifications for the next generation of learners.

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Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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Job: Learning Subject Matter Experts

Job Family: LEARNING&CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 25787

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