Our purpose: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. 

Our company: Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning. 

Diversity: At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.  

Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices. You will enjoy the flexibility to work from home and when you are not working from home or need to meet and collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues, you can take advantage of our brand-new state-of-the-art offices located in Richmond. 

Our team: Schools Learning Services – The Schools Learning Services division offers quality resources and digital solutions for primary and secondary schools. We are committed to innovate through digital transformation and growth, and aspire to create sound, relevant and supportive solutions that empower learners and educators to reach their full potential throughout their learning journey.   

Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Manager for Science in the Schools Portfolio team, the Senior Content and Learning Specialist maintains closeness to the education market throughout the research, content creation, production and release-to-market phases of Secondary Science projects. They work closely with key stakeholders to lead projects and deliver high quality digital and print solutions and support and develop these at all stages of the product lifecycle. 

Key responsibilities 

Work with local stakeholders and teams to develop innovative content and solutions   Develop, maintain and monitor relationships with authors, content developers and other external stakeholders  Maintain closeness to customers and the Secondary schools market and share knowledge  Perform Science content development work as needed. 

Selection criteria 

An undergraduate qualification in Science, Education or Communications/Publishing   The ability and high motivation to design effective Secondary learning resources for educational outcomes   A minimum of three years’ experience in developing content solutions for education, and a sound track record in leading delivery of new products to market  High level analysis, writing, editing and organisational skills. 

At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We seek to infuse diversity and inclusion in everything we do, while promoting a culture where differences are embraced as strengths; opportunities are equal and accessible; consideration and respect are the norm; and all team members are supported in reaching their full potential.  We foster a work environment where we reflect our customers and learners, and where our people can be themselves. 

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce please click here The Power of Difference at https://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html   

If you are as passionate as we are about changing lives through learning, then help us to learn more about you and why you want to work with Pearson. Click ‘Apply Now’ to create your application online.