Senior External Examiner Btec - Hn - Public Services - Fully Remote

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At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global.

We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.

In the role of Senior External Examiner, you will provide specialised expertise in interpreting specifications and ensuring standardisation within a Principal Subject Area (PSA). Your responsibilities will include monitoring assessment practices and internal verification across various programs within your PSA, with the goal of reporting on national standards across centres and relevant frameworks.

• Ensure compliance with all parts of the terms and conditions and other policies.
• Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, it's employees and its representatives into disrepute.
• Adhere to Pearson policies and guidance related to data privacy and security of information.
• Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion, in a professional manner.
• Raise any concerns if you suspect or are made away of any malpractice, maladministration and/ or Safeguarding issues.
• Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual's ability.
• Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners.
• You are responsible for the provision of your own IT equipment and must therefore ensure it is capable of running Pearson required software, relevant malware, appropriate anti-virus software and a suitable internet connection. As well as this we require a Personal email address attached to a secure account. (This cannot be a work email)
• Collaborate and communicate in a timely manner with Pearson.

• Assume full accountability for upholding the standards of your contracted qualifications.
• Lead and coordinate standardisation meetings in collaboration with the assessment team upon Pearson's request.
• Represent Pearson in meetings related to appeals, including participation in examination appeal board hearings.
• Act as a senior escalation point throughout the quality assurance process, drawing on strong organisational skills.
• Monitor and support the performance of supervisors and External Examiners to ensure consistent standardisation.
• Participate in the Senior Assessment Review process as required.
• Provide essential information or evidence to address centre inquiries and complaints, enabling informed decision-making.
• Deliver customised support, guidance, and expertise to centres in relation to your sector.
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational abilities and expertise in quality assurance processes, with the capacity to effectively lead and support teams within a regulatory framework.

• Strong background in quality assurance and assessment practices.
• Experience in verifying regulated qualifications.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver and coordinate training…