QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Working within a regulated framework
• Working to tight, and immoveable, deadlines
• Attention to detail even with repetitive tasks
• Flexibility of working patterns during peak periods
• Reacting positively to change
• Adapting to the challenges created by the introduction of new qualifications or working methods
• Adapting to mulitple/ different IT systems
• Supporting various stakeholders from different teams
• Influencing and working closely with colleagues
• Restrictions on annual leave during peak periods

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential:
5 GCSEs (Or Equivalent) A*-C to include English and Mathematics
Desirable:
Intermediate skills in MS Excel (or equivalent spreadsheet)

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• Organising own workload to manage multiple high priority tasks
• At least 3 years’ experience in an administrative/operational environment
• Working to tight deadlines
• Ability to make fact based, time pressured decisions
• Experience of working in a highly charged customer facing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships

Desirable:

• Working in the education sector

Hours and location: This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, based in our Hellaby office.

WHO WE ARE:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world’s lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
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Job: PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME

• To manage the scheduling, resourcing and organisation of a suite of meetings & events whilst ensuring that training events are delivered on time and on budget
• To liaise with suppliers and venue booking agencies ensuring we are achieving the best location and rates for training events
• To ensure that events are managed/supported by staff that are trained & competent
• To support innovation and change to improve the processes and add quality to the outcomes
• To ensure MI is maintained and updated regularly to ensure visibility throughout the life cycle of events
• To make best use of support staff and Pearson Associates resources to support the online standardisation events
• To ensure that training attendance targets are met in accordance to forecasted demands by proactively contacting delegates to confirm attendance
• To answer customer queries within SLAs, via email, chat and CRM
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure that operational protocols are adhered to
• To maintain and monitor the adherence of the payment schedule for Associates
• Ensuring all processes are followed to maximise efficiency of timelines and accuracy with the team
• Take ownership of a qualification and its processes, including monitoring SLAs, attendance of regularly operations meetings and training and supporting the team