Senior Content and Learning Specialist

At Pearson, we are passionate about education, languages, and supporting students in making progress in their lives through learning. Want to join us?

The Modern Foreign Languages team at Pearson 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 as a Senior Content and Learning Specialist.

**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. This role will carry out tasks and activities such as:

- Thinking creatively about how to best develop our content.
- Working hands on to brief freelancers, authors and suppliers to ensure they manage, edit and proofread materials to meet the needs of learners and teachers.
- Attending and leading author workshops and managing author relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality manuscript.
- 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.

This role can be based in either our Oxford, London or Hellaby offices with opportunities for hybrid working.

**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.
- Enjoys 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 organizational, 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.

**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. 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.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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