Advanced Specialist, Compliance & Operations

Pearson VUE

. Support vocational centres in maintaining compliance with Pearson quality standards, policies, and regulatory requirements .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance processes within educational and vocational settings, with a strong focus on compliance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives. Capable of managing multiple priorities while providing guidance on assessment practices and operational performance.

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Quality Assurance ManagementVocational Qualification DeliveryCompliance AuditsStakeholder EngagementProject Planning

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Hard Skills

Quality Assurance ProcessesVocational Assessment PracticesRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisImprovement Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsInfluencing SkillsWorkload Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate Level EducationProfessional Education Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Vocational CentresMalpractice InvestigationsQuality StandardsCentre ManagementOperational Decision-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support vocational centres in maintaining compliance with Pearson quality standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
Work directly with high-risk centres to address quality, operational, and compliance concerns
Lead and coordinate quality improvement initiatives across multiple centres and qualification areas
Support investigations and resolution of malpractice and maladministration cases
Address operational issues impacting centre performance, including late registrations, inadequate resources, delivery concerns, and quality assurance failures
Support actions arising from Academic Management Reviews and other quality monitoring activities
Provide expert guidance on internal and external quality assurance processes, vocational assessment practices, and awarding organisation requirements
Monitor centre activity and develop improvement plans for compliance and continuous quality enhancement
Maintain accurate, auditable records and produce data and reports for operational decision-making
Collaborate with Quality Standards, Investigations, Vocational Assessment and Centre Management teams to identify trends, risks, and solutions
Build relationships with centre leadership teams and stakeholders to drive positive quality outcomes
Travel regularly to vocational centres within the South of England and Pearson locations as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing quality assurance within an educational, vocational, assessment, or awarding organisation environment
Strong knowledge of vocational qualification delivery, assessment, and quality assurance processes
Experience supporting compliance, audits, investigations, or centre improvement activity
Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Strong project planning, organisation, and workload management skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently within a changing environment
Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to improving performance and compliance
Graduate level education and professional education qualifications preferred
Teaching, mentoring, or people management experience would be advantageous
Full UK driving licence
Access to a vehicle during working hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus opportunities
Pension contributions
Life assurance
Private healthcare options
Holiday entitlement
Wellbeing programmes
Learning and development opportunities
Employee assistance programmes
Flexible benefits
Home-based working arrangement