Position Summary The Specialist, Compliance & Operations ( 3-month Fixed Term Contract ) is an entry-level role responsible for monitoring, reporting and actioning social media concerns identified in relation to Pearson's GQ and VTQ qualifications during the summer series of examinations. This role aligns with industry level titles such as Social Media Monitor. Each summer series a large volume of social media concerns arise. Such incidents typically relate to the sale of 'fake question papers' and past papers, however, have the potential to include the sharing of genuine confidential material from the current series. The UK Investigations team needs to move quickly to ensure that all social media concerns are promptly addressed so that any valid concerns can be escalated and invalid concerns are recorded appropriately. This will involve proactive discovery and monitoring of social media channels and groups, outside of core UK working hours, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. As the series progresses, the role has the potential to evolve to include support for the team's core function of investigating centre and candidate malpractice. Key Role-Specific Deliverables Proactively identify social media channels, groups and posts of concern, in English. Action social media concerns in a timely manner, ensuring required actions are taken and are appropriately recorded Communicating with internal and external stakeholders in relation to social media concerns Support with case logging and administrative functions linked to investigations Support the Investigations Manager (Breaches of Security) and Head of Investigations with a range of tasks and objectives as required to uphold question paper security Assist the Senior Investigators and Head of Investigations in the resolution of social media concerns and reporting of data. Assist other teams in the Business Improvement and Regulation (BIR) division as and when necessary. Key People Services Deliverables Keep the customer at the heart of all we do Improve process and service efficiency and effectiveness Maintain highest level of quality and standards Proactively contribute to a high performing services team Drive and improve personal performance Key Customers & Stakeholders Senior Investigators and other Investigators in the Investigations Team Investigations Manager (Breaches of Security) (line manager) Head of Investigations Director of BIR Other teams and staff within BIR, Vocational Quality Assurance (VQA), Assessment and Centre Management teams Heads of Centre and centre staff Regulators (Ofqual, SQA and Qualifications Wales) and other external stakeholders Working Pattern 37.5 hours per week Non-UK normal working hours: typically 3:00-3:30pm to 11:00-11:30pm During peak periods (particularly May to August), annual leave may be restricted due to business needs Occasional weekend work may be required Key challenges Working to tight, and immoveable, deadlines Working within a regulated framework Attention to detail and careful analysis despite busy work load Attention to detail even with repetitive tasks Flexibility of working patterns during peak periods Reacting positively to change Adapting to the challenges created by the introduction of new qualifications or working methods Adapting to different IT systems Supporting various stakeholders from different teams Influencing and working closely with the Investigations Team and internal stakeholders. Simultaneously managing multiple high priority tasks Your rewards & benefits We know you'll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn't fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families too. Please see our attractive UK benefits here: Pearson Jobs - Benefits \LI-KF1 Who we are: At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. Job: Relationship Management Job Family: GO\_TO\_MARKET Organization: Assessment & Qualifications Schedule: FULL\_TIME Workplace Type: Hybrid Req ID: 23673