**Publishing Support Specialist** **Location: UK Remote, some travel to our offices in Oxford or London may be required** **Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract (Feb – Dec 2025)** **Team: Vocational Qualifications** **About the Role** We’re seeking a proactive Publishing Support Specialist with a blend of print and digital skills and strong organisational capabilities. Marketing communications experience would be a plus. This fixed-term opportunity will initially focus on our BTEC National paid-for resources, due for publication in spring 2025 and for first teaching in September 2025. Future projects may involve reviewing and updating existing resources. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy problem-solving through creativity, are eager to develop new skills, and take pride in delivering market-leading products alongside a friendly and high-performing team. **Key Responsibilities** **Editorial Management** + Identify and manage suitable suppliers for new projects. + Adapt briefs, templates, and documentation for print and digital content creation. + Manage supplier contracts, purchase orders, and payments through Pearson systems. + Support freelancers with secure system access and troubleshooting. + Conduct and oversee editing and proofreading to ensure consistency and quality. + Collaborate with the rights and permissions team to clear content rights. + Partner with the digital team to ensure resources are published and thoroughly tested. + Provide marketing insights to communicate product benefits effectively. **Commissioning Support** + Assist in researching customer needs and creating compelling business cases. + Collaborate with suppliers to develop content that supports learners and educators. + Use Oracle systems to manage publication data (training provided). **Quality Management** + Test sample materials with learners, providing feedback for improvements. + Supervise freelance editorial work and improve authoring processes. + Innovate workflows for continuous quality enhancement. **Market Knowledge** + Stay updated on educational trends to design user-friendly, impactful resources. + Share insights from customer and competitor research to inform team strategies. **Who We’re Looking For** **We’re seeking someone who:** + Loves education and is passionate about supporting learners and teachers. + Enjoys collaborating in a close-knit team and can lead independently when needed. + Possesses proven organisational and project management skills. + Has editorial experience, ideally managing freelancers and editorial projects. + Brings a positive, determined attitude and is eager to grow their skillset. _Experience in the vocational sector is not essential, but a genuine interest is highly desirable._ **Why Join Us?** + Work alongside industry experts in a supportive, collaborative environment. + Make a real impact by producing resources that genuinely help learners and teachers. + Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model tailored to your needs. **What Pearson can offer you** 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. Your dedicated talent partner will go through these with you in detail. **Ready to Make a Difference?** If you’re passionate about creating high-quality educational resources and have the editorial and project management skills we’re looking for, we would love to hear from you. **Apply today and join Pearson in shaping the future of education!** \#LI-Post #LI-Remote #LI-SA1 **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. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. Note that 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. **Job:** PUBLISHING **Organization:** Workforce Skills **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Remote **Req ID:** 18525 \#LI-REMOTE