Senior Qualification Manager (Maths)

About Pearson

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About the role 

- To maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and market dynamics in a subject/s, to create compelling propositions and inform market-winning product development.

- To lead subject strategy, with the support of head of and in partnership with broader portfolio - including forecasting for the subject / portfolio.

- To maintain a deep understanding of teaching, learning and assessment in a subject/s, through close and continuous liaison with a range of subject stakeholders.

- To represent and build Pearson’s subject profile for given subject with external stakeholders.

-To lead, facilitate and support effective collaboration of subject team with other functions.

- To identify and support a best-in-class customer experience through the events, free surround and additional services that we provide at launch and throughout the lifecycle, continually improving that experience in a subject/s.

- To scope, design and develop qualifications and sample assessments that inspire teachers, engage learners and enable progression. 

- Where required, to lead and manage a small number of direct reports to deliver strategy, qualifications, support and outstanding customer support and to contribute to achieving growth targets.

- To contribute to the overall strategy for growth of our academic qualifications portfolio.

- For key subjects (including English, Maths, Science, MFL and Humanities), to provide deep subject expertise to build the strength of our subject leadership, strategy and implementation. Ensure subject voice is represented in all role accountabilities. Subject specialism is required for the key subjects. (Flexibility and potential to work across broader subjects where specialism is not required also remains a requirement of the role.)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Lead subject strategy development and implementation; lead innovation within subject strategy, propositions and services/support

2. Manage budgets, forecasting revenues

3. Lead and manage Product Managers / Product Developers

4. Develop and maintain subject and market insight

5. Brief, develop and launch new qualifications

6. Supporting teachers and learners through the lifecycle

7. Leadership

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

-Experience of working within education sector.

-Experience of working in a regulated environment. 

-Understanding of education assessment, practice and policy.

-Knowledge of current education practice and policy

-For roles in English, Maths, Science, MFL and Humanities, have strong subject experience in given subject. (Flexibility and potential to work across broader subjects where specialism is not required also remains a requirement of the role.)

-Experience of developing and implementing innovative, winning customer-focused strategies.

-Experience of working effectively in a complex matrix.

-Experience in partnering effectively with sales and marketing teams.

-Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders.

-Financial planning skills - managing forecasts and budgets.

-Knowledge and understanding of assessment techniques and principles.

-Experience of leading and influencing within a matrix.

 Desirable

-Project management.

-Experience of product management of qualifications.

-Experience of qualification design.

-Direct teaching experience.

SKILLS and BEHAVIOURS

Essential

-Commercial acumen.

-Customer empathy.

-Entrepreneurial outlook and ability to innovate.

-Ability to think strategically.

-Creative thinking and ability to think laterally.

-Can-do attitude.

-Ability to motivate, lead, influence and empower others.

-Excellent collaboration skills.

-Ability to deliver.

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Application details: To apply to the role, please submit an updated CV and cover letter.

We will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews regularly, so we encourage applications to be submitted as soon as possible.  

Location: This is a remote working position until Summer 2021 where the role will be based in any UK Pearson office location.

Start date: Target start date is ASAP  however we can remain flexible dependant on notice periods.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.

We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity.

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