Associate - GQ Assessment - Intern in London

The General Qualification Assessment (GQA) department is part of the Pearson Schools Qualifications division. The department has end-to-end responsibility for delivering secure assessment materials and outcomes from Pearson to our customers.

The department consists of two operational teams, a test development team and a content team. The Assessment Coordinator will assist in the delivery of operations for specific subjects within the General Qualifications portfolio.

The Assessment Coordinator will report to a member of the Assessment team, daily duties may include:

• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and delivering secure assessment materials.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Track and coordinate tasks for various examination series, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Organise schedules and resources needed for assessments.
• Attend team meetings to provide updates and collaborate with content and other development teams.
• Ensure assessment activities follow internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Review documents for compliance and report discrepancies.
• Assist with customer communications, answering queries from students, parents, or educators.
• Help prepare content for stakeholder meetings and presentations.
• Manage smaller tasks, create timelines, and track project progress.
• Ensure activities are on schedule and elevate any delays.
• Stay updated on qualification changes and adjust tasks as needed.
• Help implement new requirements and suggest process improvements.
• Attend training to improve skills in project management and assessment operations.
• Seek feedback to enhance performance and gain hands-on experience.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by sharing updates and supporting colleagues.

Interns will ensure that the assessment processes they support are carried out to a high standard in accordance with all appropriate internal policies and external regulations and can withstand scrutiny by internal audit and all stakeholders - including regulators, students, and parents.

Key requirements

• Final year student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Project Management Skills: Experience or education in project management to help coordinate tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Adaptability to Change: Ability to respond positively to changes and challenges.
• Team Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to work to tight and immovable deadlines.
• Attention to detail even with repetitive tasks.
• Flexibility of working patterns during peak periods.
• Reacts positively to change.
• Able to adapt to the challenges created by the introduction of new qualifications.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) or equivalent.
• Simultaneously manage tasks for multiple examination series.
• Able to get to the designated Pearson worksite/office for this particular role. The role is hybrid, which requires two days a week in the office.
• Expected to be in the office ~2 to 3x a week on specific days, this can be either in the London or Manchester office.

Benefits & Rewards

• Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience in assessment operations and project management, with opportunities to build skills in teamwork, adaptability, and using collaboration tools (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Career Growth: Exposure to the education and assessment sector, helping to enhance employability for roles in project management, education, and assessments.
• Inclusive and Supportive Environment: Opportunity to work in a diverse, team-oriented environment, with flexibility during peak periods and the chance to interact with key stakeholders.
• Networking Opportunities: Build connections within Pearson and the wider education sector, gaining valuable exposure to regulatory bodies, students, and parents.
• You will be eligible for benefits during this time like any other employee, such as discounts on learning resources, with some well-known high street brands and some pro-rata holiday.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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