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Pearson

Assessment Leader Review

at Pearson

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

London, UK

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
As an Assessment Leader, I have end-to-end project management responsibility for delivering secure assessment
materials (e.g., question papers) and outcomes (e.g., BTEC exam achievements), from Pearson to our customers,
to the highest quality, delivered on time, on budget and to the required standard using online assessment tools.
e.g., ePEN (Electronic Performance Evaluation Network).
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed the learning

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
developed existing skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured and organised by Pearson
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
variable support due to continuous restructuring and work place pressures
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Variable. They expect us to figure it out a lot of the time. Given handouts and basic instructions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has improved my understanding of the private sector and the language used.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes - Employee Groups have events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Pearson to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Regardless of the position the culture is excellent as well as the benefits
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pearson?
Be patient
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