Senior Content and Learning Specialist

7 months ago

Rotherham, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

**_This is a 12 month fixed term contract_**

The Modern Foreign Languages team produces resources for Secondary-age students and their teachers across a number of languages, but predominantly French, Spanish and German. Responsible for market-leading courses such as Dynamo, Studio, Viva, Stimmt, Expo, Metro and Mira, this is an opportunity to join the industry’s most successful languages team.

**About the role**

You will be part of a friendly and high-performing team, working closely with and supported by MFL Product Managers and Content and Learning Specialists, to understand customer and learner needs and create great resources for our Modern Languages portfolio. Typically, this role will carry out tasks and activities such as:

- Working autonomously and as part of a wider team to develop print and digital educational content that really works in and out of the classroom.
- Building an in-depth knowledge of our content creation tools and using that knowledge to think creatively about how to best develop our content.
- Working hands on to brief freelances, authors and suppliers to ensure they manage, edit and proofread materials to meet the needs of learners and teachers.
- Working with cross-functional teams including Rights and Permissions, Design, Media and Technology.
- Attending / leading author workshops and managing author relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality manuscript.
- Reviewing and quality assuring the work of freelancers, suppliers and authors to ensure it is fit-for-purpose.
- Working with colleagues and suppliers to create, challenge and improve team workflows and author writing processes.
- Creating and maintaining relationships with schools and students to facilitate the testing and development of our products and services.
- Assisting the MFL Product Managers to carry out market research and contributing to the development of new business cases.

**We are looking for people who display a range of these strengths and behaviors**:

- A-level, degree level or native speaker Spanish or French, and ideally a second language (also to A-level, degree level or native speaker) from French, Spanish or German.
- Strong editorial skills and experience are critical, including experience of developing digital content.
- A passion for languages and an understanding of or desire to learn about languages teaching in secondary schools
- Someone who is passionate about education and supporting students in making progress in their lives through learning
- Someone who would enjoy working with a close team to develop exciting new digital and print resources as well as a willingness to take responsibility and work autonomously on their given area
- Proven organisational, problem-solving and project management skills
- A keen interest in and aptitude for technology, including using digital tools, interpreting data and devising technology-led solutions

This role can be based in either our Oxford, London or Hellaby offices with opportunities for hybrid working (mixture of home and office-based).

**Your rewards & benefits**

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.

Please see our attractive UK benefits here: Pearson Jobs - Benefits

**What to expect from Pearson**

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

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.

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