Advanced Specialist, Sales

Advanced Specialist, Sales – Curriculum Development Manager (Northwest) 
 
Description 
Drive curriculum impact. Shape post-16 education. Build trusted partnerships. 
 
At Pearson, we’re looking for a Curriculum Development Manager to support further education providers across the Northwest of England—helping colleges navigate curriculum reform, funding changes and qualification strategy. 
 
In this role, you’ll combine education expertise with commercial impact, supporting institutions to make evidence-led curriculum decisions that benefit learners and drive sustainable growth. 
 
This role aligns with market-facing titles such as Further Education Consultant, Education Partnership Manager, Curriculum Lead, Account Manager (Education), or BTEC/T Level Specialist. 
 
The Role 
At Pearson, we help people make measurable progress through learning. In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to further education colleges, managing a regional portfolio of centres and supporting both retention and growth. 
 
You’ll work closely with stakeholders across colleges, local authorities and internal teams to align curriculum planning with national education policy - ensuring Pearson remains a credible and valued partner in a changing landscape. 
 
This is a field-based, relationship-led role that combines a strong understanding of the Further Education landscape with clear commercial focus. 
 
In Your First 6 Months 
You’ll make impact by: 
Building strong relationships with your portfolio of FE colleges  
Establishing credibility as a curriculum and vocational qualifications expert  
Supporting centres through curriculum planning and reform changes  
Driving early wins in both retention and expansion of Pearson qualifications  
 
What You’ll Do 
Manage and grow relationships with further education providers across the Northwest of England 
Support curriculum planning using policy insight, funding knowledge and data  
Drive adoption and expansion of Pearson qualifications (e.g. BTEC, T Levels, Higher Nationals, Functional Skills)  
Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts and support new product uptake  
Deliver presentations, training and engagement activities with stakeholders  
Analyse regional trends and adapt strategies to maximise impact and revenue  
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver customer-focused solutions  
Maintain accurate reporting and pipeline management via CRM tools  
 
What We’re Looking For 
Strong experience within Further Education (Post-16) and commercially driven 
Background working in or with FE colleges (e.g., Head of Department, Faculty Lead, Quality Nominee)  
Understanding of vocational and technical qualifications (BTEC, T Levels etc.)  
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills  
Commercial awareness with ability to support growth and retention  
Ability to work independently in a field-based, regional role  
 
What Sets You Apart (Nice to Have) 
Experience working with awarding bodies or curriculum planning  
Exposure to education policy, funding or reform  
Previous sales or account management experience (within education)  
Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)  
 
Your Rewards & Benefits 
Competitive salary and benefits package  
Sales Incentive Plan (performance-based, not guaranteed) 
Travel/CAR Allowance 
Attractive Pension scheme  
Ongoing professional development opportunities  
Supportive, collaborative and inclusive team environment  
 
Location & Work Setup 
This is a full-time, remote (field-based) role covering the Northwest of England (including Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire, Cumbria, Cheshire, and surrounding areas). 
Must live within the region  
Mix of face-to-face and virtual meetings   
 
About Pearson 
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people make measurable progress in their lives through learning.

We combine world-class content, assessment and digital services to support learners, educators and institutions globally.   
 
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