Job Description

Senior Digital Content Manager

Pearson Schools Qualification is responsible for researching, designing and creating learning experiences to support school-aged learners in the UK and internationally.

The future of learning is in the digital world. With learning no longer confined to the classroom or office environment, we are investing in our digital products and the platforms on which we deliver them.

We are looking for someone to join our product teams to help us create learning experiences that are easy to use, totally accessible, and personalised for the end user.

As a Senior Digital Content Manager, you will be responsible for leading the production of digital content (including interactive learning activities and assessments, e-learning courses, eBooks, animations, audio and video) for online platforms and learning management systems.

You will have a background in digital content production for educational products, with experience working with technology colleagues to specify requirements and innovate around digital content tools to help improve teaching, learning and assessment processes.

You will need excellent communication skills, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to create content strategies and plans that deliver innovative learning content of outstanding quality in the most cost-effective and timely ways.

We are committed to equity and opportunity, and we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the media education industry. We are keen to help people develop their strengths and provide plenty of opportunities for learning within the role and company

Key accountabilities:

Technology Specification:

Researching and implementing new content tool technologies (e.g. automation of quiz questions via AI)

Specifying requirements to improve systems and workflows

Ensuring escalated content issues are resolved, using deep understanding and expertise in digital content tools and their relationship to Pearson technology platforms

Communication:

Developing and communicating business cases for new digital content tool and workflow adoption that drive significant savings in content production

Working closely with colleagues driving our vendor management, ensuring our digital content tools and associated workflows are implemented successfully by vendors, as well as internal colleagues.

Project Management:

Change management, driving continuous improvement of systems and workflows relating to content production

Supporting colleagues to make informed decisions around their digital content tool choice

Planning and leading quality assurance processes, ensuring content is of the highest quality and is fit for purpose, following all of Pearson\'s principles and policies.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working on a wide variety of digital content in a range of different formats

A strong understanding of learning theory/pedagogy and assessment design

Is experienced at collaborating with a variety of different people and roles

Can work autonomously to lead on project areas and solve problems/find solutions

Is experienced at working with digital content and technology

Has excellent organisational, time management, prioritisation and planning skills

Has a sound understanding of WCAG accessibility standards and implementation within end-to-end workflow.

The role is for someone who:

Values diversity and take pride in creating inclusive content that brings together many perspectives and lived experiences

Is interested in education and curious about the needs of teachers and learners to create content with them in mind

Has a mindset of continuous improvement

Is digitally and commercially focused

Is driven by learner requirements

Our Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning. We envision a future where everyone can realise the life they imagine through learning. We create vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We do this by asking why, asking what if, earning trust, delivering quality and making our mark.

Learner at the heart

Pearson is a global education company that helps people around the world to make progress in their lives through learning. With a rich heritage that combines 150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology and digital services, we help people learn whatever, wherever and however they choose. We are now transforming Pearson to accelerate our activity in digital learning, education services and emerging markets. This will enable us to make a lasting impact in helping to solve some of the most important challenges in global education.

Role location

This is a hybrid working role across home and accessible office locations (London or Oxford).

Benefits and Rewards

We know you\'ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know that one size doesn\'t fit all, so our workplace programmes meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families too. There is a range of options, but when you join our Pearson family these are some of the benefits that we offer that you can look forward to:

A competitive salary

25 Days annual leave, this increases by 1 day each year up to 30 days with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year on top of this

3 days of volunteer leave and 2 days of social justice leave

A fantastic pension plan, where Pearson double what you contribute

Maternity, paternity, and family care leave

Flexible work policies

Save for shares scheme to purchase shares at a discount

Other benefits include private dental care, private medical insurance, digital GP service, season ticket loan, eye tests, cycle to work scheme, employee wellbeing assistance discounted retail and leisure products and services from leading companies and much more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We\'re committed to equity and opportunity, so that all learners can realise the life they imagine and see themselves in our services and products. We believe learning is a powerful force for change and that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are. We\'re committed to addressing all forms of systematic racism, discrimination and inequality in everything we do.

We also believe in giving everyone in the company the chance to help shape a more inclusive culture, in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and in which everyone acts with integrity day-in, day-out. To learn more about Pearson\'s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here.

Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.

We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity.

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.

We are a Stonewall Gold and Top 20 LGBT+ inclusive employer, Investors in People Gold, Race Charter signatory, Disability Confident employer and Working Mums Top Employer.

Job: PROJECT/PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 9107

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