Advanced Associate - Production Planner

About the role: 

We are currently looking for a proactive and resilient Advanced Associate, Production Planner to join our dynamic team. As an integral part of our operations, you will manage and coordinate test inspections. Key responsibilities include supporting the Test Inspections Manager with the operational running of UK and international test inspections and ensure the successful delivery of the annual test inspections programme.

Our team: 

The Test Inspections team manage a test inspections programme for Pearson qualifications with external assessments to:

• Ensure centre compliance with regulatory (Ofqual/SQA/JCQ) and Pearson requirements.

• Uphold the quality and integrity of Pearson qualifications and exams.

• Ensure learners are at the heart of every decision we make.

As a Advanced Associate, Production Planner, you’ll be responsible for:

• Coordinate with centres for necessary information on test inspections

• Supporting the Test Inspections Manager in training and monitoring inspectors

• Prepare and organize data using spreadsheets for efficient inspection completion

• Manage timely allocations of inspectors according to KPIs and SLAs

• Communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders and senior managers

• Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries and provide resolutions

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Bachelor’s Degree, 5 GCSEs at A-C, including Mathematics and English, or equivalent.

• Experience in administration, data management, and spreadsheet analysis

• Good communication skills (written and verbal),

• Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple tasks

• Adept in professional engagements with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers

Please note: This is a limited-term employment opportunity, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. We welcome applicants who are interested in building a career with Pearson.