Our Organisation

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company.

At Pearson (FTSE 100) we believe in the power of difference; harnessing the unique skills, perspectives, and backgrounds of every employee helps us foster innovation and create the most effective solutions for learners around the world. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are embedded into everything we do. We foster a work environment that’s inclusive and diverse — and where our people can be themselves — so we can reflect the customers and learners we serve. You can learn more about our commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture here:

https://plc.pearson.com/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/

We are delighted to be awarded Gold against the Investors in People standard in the UK; we are confirmed by Stonewall in the Top 100 Employers LGBTQ+ UK employers; we are a Disability Confident committed employer, and committed to the Race Charter; we were recognised in the Best Employers for Diversity 2019 awards; we were featured on The Forbes List of Best D&I Employers; we are a Working Mums Top Employer and Age Positive employer. Pearson is a truly global family, and listed on the London and New York Stock Exchanges. We are proud to offer an exceptional and supportive environment to develop your professional career!

Your Career Opportunity

• Subject Lead, Computing & Technologies (Higher Education)

• Based in Central London office with flexible options for work from home days

• Permanent & full-time working 37.5 hours per week

• Reporting to Head of Higher Education Research and Qualifications

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Pearson Higher Education Qualifications family in our Central London head office. This department is responsible for qualification design, development and product management for higher education qualifications, including the BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) and BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications.

The Subject Lead for Computing and Technologies will be the primary subject expert, senior academic, and learning/teaching advisor for identified sectors of higher education qualifications. This role has a primary focus on Digital disciplines, but will also encompass new technologies in a range of sectors where frequent digital developments require an ability to act quickly to respond to market requirements, leverage opportunities and advise/act in sectors beyond Computing. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference for our business and students.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a deep understanding of the higher education qualification market in sectors as directed by business needs.

• Subject expert and lead with regards to sector external liaison with professional bodies, employers, regulators and higher education providers.

• Responsible for leading a team of curriculum developers in order to produce higher education qualifications.

• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of information, the academic credibility of modules, and the relevancy of the subject for industry purposes, both domestically in the UK and internationally.

• Commissioning and liaising with learning designers, multimedia developers and educational technologists to develop online qualifications and associated learning resources.

• Provide teaching and learning support, including training, in the subject area and generally for centres offering Pearson higher education qualifications and services.

• Drive effective and efficient adoption of the identified sector suites of higher education qualifications, meeting registration and revenue targets.

Our Successful Candidate

We welcome applicants with a Degree in a relevant discipline, preferably at Masters level, along with experience in Higher Education (HE) teaching and/or curriculum design. You’ll have a genuine passion for HE that develops students intellectually and professionally. Commercial knowledge of product development/product management would also be a great advantage!

We are looking for a creative, flexible and organised professional with the ability to handle multiple priorities. This role is suitable for someone who is confident working alone as well as part of wider teams with the ability to learn quickly and tackle any challenge with energy and commitment. Transform your expertise to a new level - we have many interesting and dynamic projects to look forward to in 2022, therefore now is the ideal time to join our global Pearson family. Apply now for a highly rewarding and truly global career!

Your Benefits & Reward

We’ll expect a lot and 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. Joining our Pearson family can provide you with unlimited and truly global career progression options, and you can also look forward to exploring our impressive benefits, such as:

• Flexible options for work from home days.

• A starting holiday of 25 days plus UK public holidays, and you’ll earn 1 additional day’s holiday per year you work with us.

• Generous pension scheme where we match and double what you contribute.

• Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible work policies.

• 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.

Our Recruitment Process

Please complete and submit your application before 1 November 2021 and ensure that you apply directly on our Pearson Careers website only.

We are reviewing applications regularly and interviews are being scheduled now, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Wishing you success with your application!