Description
In this role, you’ll lead the development of customer‑focused GCSE and A level English qualifications, assessments and support materials aligned to Pearson’s subject strategy. You’ll collaborate across teams to deliver impactful, accredited products. The role aligns to industry-level titles such as Senior Qualification Developer.
The Role
- Scope, design and lead the development of GCSE and A level English qualifications and sample assessments.
- Lead technical development ensuring delivery time, cost and quality standards.
- Conduct research to improve customer experience.
- Manage delivery of support materials and product surround.
- Build strong subject and market insights.
- Contribute to strategy, pilots and innovation.
- Lead and support developers where required.
What You'll Own
You will lead the end‑to‑end technical development of academic qualifications, including scoping, drafting, reviewing, and securing accreditation. You’ll own the design and development of sample assessments and ensure products align with strategy and regulatory requirements.
You will build and maintain evidence of teacher, learner and stakeholder needs through research and engagement, shaping design decisions and guiding lifecycle priorities.
You’ll lead innovative activity, designing pilots, testing new qualification approaches and shaping Pearson’s future qualification strategy.
You’ll manage writers and subject experts, ensuring content accuracy and timely delivery.
You’ll deliver specimen papers, free support materials and wider product surround throughout the lifecycle.
You’ll lead research to understand customer needs and competitor context, using insights to strengthen Pearson’s market position.
You’ll represent Pearson with DfE and Ofqual in consultations, drafting and technical discussions.
Where required, you’ll line‑manage developers and support capability growth.
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