Development Manager - 12 Month FTC

We believe education can empower people to reach their potential and contribute to more connected communities, all around the world. Join Pearson today as a Development Manager.

About the job

As our Development Manager, you will be instrumental in leading the design and development of qualifications and sample assessments. Your focus will be on meeting the diverse needs of learners, customers, and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with government and regulatory requirements.

• A 12 month fixed term contract
• UK – remote working
• Full time position.

Your Key Responsibilities

Insight and Market Shaping:

• Conduct in-depth research to create a strong evidence base.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand customer and learner needs.
• Maintain insight into best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment.

Product Strategy and Financial Management:

• Develop strategies for designing and developing qualifications.
• Contribute to sector strategy development.
• Efficiently manage opex and capex budgets.

Product Design and Development:

• Lead the design and development of qualifications that meet stakeholder needs.
• Manage the qualification development process to ensure timely delivery.
• Strategically recruit, train, and manage writing teams.

Implementation, Customer Experience, and Campaigns:

• Ensure effective implementation of new qualifications.
• Maintain the accuracy and validity of qualifications throughout their lifecycle.
• Enhance the overall customer and learner experience.

Leadership and Management:

• Collaborate effectively in virtual teams across Pearson.
• Champion a 'learner and customer first' culture.
• Lead departmental initiatives and provide mentorship as required.

Our Successful Candidate

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative Development Manager with extensive experience in the education and qualifications market. With strong project management skills, and proven experience in the design, development, and/or delivery of qualifications.

This role will also require organisational, agility, influential leadership, commercial acumen, customer empathy, strategic thinking, excellent communications.

Your Benefits & Reward

We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business! Along with learning, development and mentoring opportunities, our range of benefits can support the different needs of our diverse colleagues, and their families too. You can look forward to exploring our impressive benefits, such as:

• Work from home.
• A starting holiday of 25 days plus UK public holidays.
• Shares and stock purchase options.
• Healthcare and dental plans, and an employee wellbeing assistance programme for you and your family to help balance work, family, and personal life.
• Cycle to work program, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts.

Workforce Skills - Vocational Qualification and Training

The world of work is changing fast. We help workers gain the skills they need to boost their employability and open up new job and career opportunities. We also help employers understand, maintain, and enhance the value of their most important asset—their people.

The Vocational Qualification and Training team designs a range of programmes that help learners develop the skills, knowledge and qualifications that employers are looking for. These qualifications include BTEC & Apprenticeships and Higher Education products such as BTEC Higher Nationals and LCCI.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All 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 strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ppsmhr@pearson.com.

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Job: PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Organization: Workforce Skills

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 13839

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