Lead Specialist, Content Developer

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.

About You

• For this role, strong secondary English subject and assessment expertise is essential

• Experienced qualification development within a regulated environment.

• Strong project management capability.

• Deep subject knowledge.

• Skilled in research, collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

• Customer‑first mindset, detail‑oriented, strategic thinker.

• Experience supporting or training teachers.

What You'll Get

• The opportunity to shape future GCSE English qualifications at a pivotal moment of national reform.

• A key role in strengthening Pearson’s presence and market share in one of the UK’s largest subjects.

• Exposure to national‑level consultation, innovation and qualification strategy, representing Pearson with bodies such as DfE and Ofqual.

• The chance to build leadership capability and influence across teams, contributing to cross‑functional development through coaching and mentoring.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and help shape the next generation of qualifications.

Your rewards & benefits   
We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too. 
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