Advanced Specialist, Compliance & Operations

• Ensure that BTEC inquiries and requests for support for vocational centres and BTEC support staff are actioned.
• Distribute official correspondence, meeting notes, and follow-up action trackers for Pearson and related stakeholders.
• Manage the proper documentation and archiving of QA records, assessment reports, verification forms, and training outputs.
• Manage project data and performance evaluation, tracking progress, needs, outcomes, and verification records.
• Assist and support in any required administrative and logistical requirements.

• Support the training and upskilling of BTEC staff when appropriate, ensuring knowledge transfer and follow-up support in partnership with the Pearson training team.
• Plan and support training sessions and capacity-building initiatives for centres, lecturers, and administrative staff.
• Provide mentoring on learner recruitment and selection processes, ensuring learner capabilities.
• Ensure that feedback is collected from teachers and learners through centre visits, surveys, or interviews to inform quality improvements.

• Support the review and validation of documents such as assessment materials, teacher resources, centre resources, and internal verification (IV) documents for compliance with Pearson QA standards.
• Ensure that support is provided for the planning and organization of assessments and programme delivery in coordination with the centres to meet regulatory requirements and Pearson standards.
• Ensure that support is provided for the standard verification / external examination process, prepare required documentation, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Support centre compliance with Pearson QA standards and escalate issues as required.

• Manage, plan, and conduct visits as appropriate to identify areas for improvement, collect evidence, and highlight best practices.
• Manage and monitor the log of risks and issues.
• Provide regular reports to Pearson on QA performance, assessments, and overall progress.

Experience

• Degree or relevant vocational qualifications or extensive experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in education, vocational training, or programme support.
• Good understanding and knowledge of regulatory requirements within Pakistan.
• Experience in quality assurance, external examination, or assessment processes.
• BTEC / undergraduate delivery and assessment experience.
• Prior experience working with international organizations, TVET institutions is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Pearson BTEC or TVET frameworks in Pakistan is an advantage.
• Prior experience of working with government departments in Pakistan is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Distinguished proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to forge effective working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• The post will require a high level of professionalism and integrity to assure the ongoing prescribed standard of all vocational qualifications and centres.
• The post will be outcomes-driven and requires a high level of personal management and discipline.
• Providing a customer-focused service.
• Working with others to both achieve and deliver goals in a changing environment.
• Taking a creative and innovative approach to work.
• Maximizing potential in self and others.

• You will be accurate, flexible, and responsive; hard-working, organized, enthusiastic; and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• You will feel confident managing your own workload whilst working as part of a team and be capable of learning quickly whilst tackling any challenge with energy and commitment.
• You will be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

• Salary: 3,770,739.06 PKR
• Annual Incentive Plan: 8%
• Background clearing: Qualifications, BTEC Teaching Experience, references.