Manager, Assessment

Pearson VUE

Pearson assessment manager delivering high-stakes regulated qualifications. Leading subject teams, quality assurance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement for UK and international learners.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessment principles, standards, and quality assurance while leading teams to deliver high-quality qualifications in a regulated environment. Strong focus on stakeholder management, operational delivery, and continuous improvement to enhance learner outcomes.

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Assessment PrinciplesQuality AssuranceTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Industry Keywords

Assessment LifecycleQualification StandardsRisk ManagementOperational DeliveryContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of a portfolio of high-stakes qualifications to time, quality and budget
Oversee key stages of the assessment lifecycle and maintain qualification standards
Ensure assessment outcomes remain valid, reliable and defensible
Act as assessment expert for the subject area and advise on assessment approaches, standards and quality
Work with internal teams and assessment associates to maintain fit-for-purpose assessment materials
Identify and manage assessment-delivery risks, controls, governance and contingency arrangements
Safeguard assessment quality and maintain regulatory compliance
Lead and develop a subject team, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
Build relationships with centres, subject experts, assessment associates and Pearson colleagues
Balance learner needs, assessment standards and regulatory expectations
Use performance data, customer feedback and assessment insight to drive improvement and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working within assessment, awarding, qualifications or another regulated environment
Strong understanding of assessment principles, standards and quality assurance
Experience leading teams and developing people
Ability to manage operational delivery, risk and competing priorities
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for learners and customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive UK benefits (specific benefits linked in the posting)
Workplace programs designed to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families