University Principal Examiner

Job Description

Our OrganisationLearning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purposeto help everyone achieve their potential through learning. Wedo that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the worlds leading learning company.At Pearson (FTSE 100) we believe in the power of difference; harnessing the unique skills, perspectives, and backgrounds of every employee helps us foster innovation and create the most effective solutions for learners around the world. Thats why werecommitted to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are embedded into everything we do. We foster a work environment thats inclusive and diverseand where our people can be themselvesso we can reflect the customers and learners we serve. You can learnmore about our commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture here:https://careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/We are delighted to be awarded Gold against the Investors in People standard in the UK; we are confirmed by Stonewall in the Top 100 LGBTQ+ UK employers; we were featured on The Forbes List of Top 100 Companies For Remote Jobs 2022 and The Forbes List ofBest D&I Employers; we are a Disability Confident committed employer and committed to the Race Charter; we were also recognised in the Best Employers for Diversity 2019 awards; we are a Working Mums Top Employer and Age Positive employer. Pearson is a trulyglobal family, and listed on the London and New York Stock Exchanges. We are proud to offer an exceptional and supportive environment to develop your professional career!Your Career Opportunity

• University Principal Examiner
• Based in Central London office with flexible options for work from home days
• Permanent & full-time working 37.5 hours per week
• Reporting to Head of Professional Development and External Stakeholders
• Salary up to 42k depending on experience

The Pearson Licence Agreement enables Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) around the world to validate, deliver and award their own Higher National Diplomas and Certificates under licence, and use the Pearson trademark Higher National. The UniversityPrincipal Examiner is a vital strategic role within Pearson. The core responsibility will be to drive the strategic development and growth of Pearsons Higher National licence provision, which will include internal and external stakeholder engagement and beingan ambassador for this area of Pearsons business. The role will require the post-holder to have a good understanding of how to commercially position the Licensed Higher Nationals, as well an appreciation of ever-changing market factors.This post requires the successful candidate to develop and maintain highly effectively relationships with our HEI partners, delivering a responsive and supportive service whilst ensuring the efficacy of our Higher National (HN) qualifications in terms ofstudent outcomes. You will have the opportunity to innovate and implement new ways to develop the licensed Higher Nationals provision, including alignment with Higher Technical Qualifications and potential content-only licence propositions.Supported by an Administrator, youll also oversee the timeliness of licence renewals, student registrations, as well as ensuring that our licensed HEIs are fully guided and supported in the requirements of developing and delivering high quality higher nationalsunder licence, both in the UK and internationally.Your Key ResponsibilitiesThis role is based within the Pearson Workforce Skills verticalin the Performance Zone. This includes our higher education qualifications business, whose aim is to ensure that Pearsons qualifications are the gold standard in professional higher-leveleducation.

• Contributing as part of the HN team to developing the Higher National strategy in relation to (HEIs).
• Developing Pearsons strategic approach to licence Higher Nationals, in consultation with Pearson colleagues.
• Driving the growth of license Higher Nationals, managing revenue, fees and costs effectively.
• Working with Pearsons legal colleagues to ensure the licence agreement is fit for purpose.
• Managing the approval of HEIs delivering Higher Nationals under licence, including review of their programme specifications.
• Managing the withdrawal of licence Higher Nationals programmes whose approval has expired.
• Advising and introducing new monitoring systems for the review of licence Higher National assessment, delivery and efficacy, in accordance with the expectations of the QAA Quality Code.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills as the point of contact for all HEIs for licensed Higher Nationals.
• Contributing to training of Pearsons HE External Examiners as required.
• Representing Pearson as required with external stakeholders.
• Coordinating and undertaking annual HEI visits on a rolling basis.
• Coordinating and delivering an annual Higher National Licence Conference.
• Reviewing and developing annual monitoring processes for Higher Nationals delivered under licence, analysing Higher National programme completions, grade achievement and student progression by HEIs and preparing an annual consolidated Institutional ReviewReport for all providers offering Higher Nationals under licence.

Our Successful CandidateWe are looking for a flexible, responsive team-player with excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to juggle multiple priorities. You will feel confident working alone, as well as part of wider teams, and be capable of learning quickly andtackling any challenge with energy and commitment. You will be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

A detailed understanding of the academic framework for UK higher education.

A detailed understanding of the QAA quality Code.

A good understanding of the Office for Students regulatory requirements.

An innovative, creative problem solver, able to identify opportunities and develop strategic and operational plans to deliver.

Good commercial acumen.

High level of communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels.

Excellent written and oral presentation skills including the ability to produce clear & effective reports. Excellent educational back