Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Specialist Partnership Manager to drive recognition and progression opportunities for Pearson’s vocational qualifications within higher education institutions across the UK and international markets.

This role is central to strengthening pathways for learners, positioning Pearson as a trusted partner to universities in supporting access, progression, and long-term student success.

You will lead strategic engagement with universities and higher education stakeholders to increase recognition of Pearson qualifications, particularly Higher Nationals and International BTEC programmes.

Working across diverse markets, you will build strong partnerships, identify opportunities for growth, and ensure our qualifications are clearly understood and valued within HE systems globally.

Being the expert on how articulations work, credit agreements and top up programs via vocational qualifications, across the world.

Supporting the other members of the partnership teams, to help, where appropriate, with adhoc activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage partnerships with higher education institutions in the UK and internationally to support qualification recognition and progression routes.
• Drive engagement activity that increases visibility and understanding of Pearson qualifications within HE audiences.
• Identify and develop new progression pathways into degree programmes for learners studying Pearson qualifications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver targeted campaigns, events, and content that support HE engagement.
• Leading on being knowledgeable on credit frameworks and ensuring Pearson qualifications have recognition on these.
• Represent Pearson at conferences and events, building relationships and promoting recognition initiatives.
• Monitor global education trends and HE market developments to identify opportunities for growth and partnership.
• Lead and manage digital platforms and website pages associated with the role.
• Drive the brand value, joining and contributing to thought leadership events and following trends in Transnational Education (TNE).

About You

• Strong experience working with higher education institutions or within international education partnerships.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify and progress partnership opportunities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strategic and proactive, with a track record of delivering impactful initiatives in complex environments.
• Passionate about improving access to higher education and supporting learner progression.
• Methodical approach to work, with confident use of Excel and CRM systems to maintain accurate records, track activity, and support reporting.

Why Join Pearson?

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in expanding access to higher education globally, shaping how vocational learners progress into university, and contributing to Pearson’s mission to create meaningful outcomes for learners worldwide.

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