Job Description

PurposeThe Technical and Statistical Intelligence Team is responsible providing data and intelligence to other internal teams for the purpose of awarding, monitoring and developing qualifications. We support the business and assist in strategic decision-making, and implementing regulatory and Pearson policy. We work closely with other awarding organisations through the JCQ and Ofqual to participate in, challenge and critique research and reform. We also provide training, advice and guidance to other teams on technical and statistical issues. The responsibilities of the team are subject to change as the requirements of the Government and the Regulator inevitably change. Team members must, therefore, be flexible in their approach to the role.The role of the Assistant Manager Research and Psychometric Services will be instrumental in the efficient running of the team. This role will have key responsibilities for the oversight of technical solutions and policy related to Pearson’s Vocational Qualification portfolio.As agreed and directed by the Senior Manager, the Assistant Manager Research and Psychometric Services will:Take responsibility for the overview of all vocational qualification suites and work with the vocational qualification assessment and product teams related to the design and delivery of these qualifications, providing technical expertise as required;Collaborate with representatives from other awarding organisations and/or other stakeholders to communicate the priorities for the business;