Product International - Subject Matter Expert - Green Energy
Purpose of this role:
A Product Subject Matter Expert in Green Energy ( e.g. solar panels, heat pump technology, renewable technologies, energy efficiency, climate policy, smart grids, electric vehicles, and green construction ) supports in the creation of qualification and assessment materials for our specifications.
Successful candidates will undertake activities that support, or comment on qualification and assessment materials , for example by supporting the writing/editing/reviewing of the materials.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
•You would be expected to write the units /content assigned to you.
•You may also be expected to technically edit / review units /content within your chosen sector/subject area.
Essential
•Must have an understanding and experience of working within a vocational sector and/or have taught this subject to learners aged 1 6 -19. Must have a good understanding of vocational qualifications in the sector
Desirable
•You have written educational materials and are adept at summarising materials and creating educational materials
•Industry experience not required but preferred
This is a temporary position linked to specific development projects . You must be able to write at Level 2 and Level 3 (typically 14-19 age ) vocational .
Writing activities
• Write the required materials assigned according to writing brief provided
• Respond positively to feedback received
• Provide content in the required format using the specified format for submission
• Make amendments following feedback.
All/general activities
• Provide up-to-date sector or subject-specific expertise that feeds into content production
• Keep up to date with changes in the sector/subject area
• Have detailed knowledge of the requirements/standards/specifications that encompass the role or area of expertise
• Meet deadlines & report back to Pearson within agreed timeframes
• Ensure parity of standards
• Adhere to guidance provided by Pearson
• Work effectively with colleagues
• Take part in training activities, associated with the role, as required .
Background/Experience/Skills (Essential)
• Current green/sustainable energy sector experience/applied subject knowledge (with a minimum of 2 years' experience)
• Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
Background/Experience/Skills (Desirable)
• Experience with BT EC or Technical or Vocational qualifications and/or training for the relevant subject area
• A clear understanding of the educational landscape
• A basic understanding qualification assessment
• Innovative writers with fresh ideas that motivate our learners and set them on the path to success
• Experience in writing any of the following:
- support materials aimed at students, teachers and schools
- specifications
- assessments or tests
- published materials (e.g. textbooks)
- Experience providing feedback in a professional context.
Additional requirements
Any applicant undertaking this role will be expected to:
• Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software
• Have a suitable broadband connection, microphone, headphones and a webcam
• Have a personal and secure email account
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Declare any conflicts of interest that could impact on the role
• Have availability of a minimum of 7 days, depending upon the requirements and workload for the sector, in any given year for attending meetings
• Allow sufficient time for completion of duties and tasks as directed by the role
• Undertake other duties appropriate as required by Pearson in relation to this role
• Abide by the terms of conditions as stated in the contract for work
• Applicants selected for additional activities may be required to complete tasks, training and/or standardisation before work can be allocated
• Ensure sufficient time and availability before contracts are accepted
• Ensure that Pearson contact is notified of any issues that may delay the submission or completion of materials/work.