**Editorial Assistant– Grade B2** **Overview** At Pearson, we combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makesit all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.   **In this role, you will support Pearson editors managing various IT professional disciplines. The job will entail working with internal and external stakeholders on administrative and editorial tasks, maintain data integrity, and support editorial efforts.** **Key Responsibilities** These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: **Assist with Purchase ordersand invoicing** Purchase Order Management – Create, review, and process POs while ensuring accuracy and compliance for contracted work Invoice Processing – Verify, match, and process invoices, resolving any discrepancies. Vendor Coordination – Communicate with vendors for timely invoice receipt and issue resolution. System&Compliance Management– Utilize company systems to track transactions and ensure policy compliance. Reporting&Collaboration– Maintain records, generate reports, and coordinate with finance and procurement teams. **Supporting the Projects/List** Learn and navigate Pearson Business Systems to manage project creation and the ISBN request process. Gain proficiency with AI tools to support editorial initiatives.Assist in creating quizzes to enhance digital products. Collaborate with teams to streamline workflows and improve content quality Support editorial tasks as assigned by your manager and actively participate in additional editorial responsibilities. **Required Knowledge and Experience:****Qualification** Bachelors and above **Communication Skills** You should be able to communicate in a clear, professional, and effective manner with team members, both internal and external. You will interact with several external team members -- from survey participants to reviewersand authors -- and should be comfortable doing so. You will be responsible for providing regular updates on their work to the team. **Organization Skills** You should be able to track completed tasks, as well as those in progress to ensure resolutions in a timely manner **Prioritization Skills** This role will introduce you to several different workflows with varying degrees of priority. In conjunction with the team, you will be expected to learn to evaluate the urgency of requests and prioritize their schedule accordingly. **Cooperative** As part of a larger team, you should maintain a positive, team-oriented outlook. **Behavioral Competencies** Sensitive to requirements of working in a culturally diverse environment. Ability to build strong networks and work proactively and flexibly in a team. **Always learning** As we explore new business models, internal systems, and ways of working, you should show a willingness to learn new processes and an ability to adapt to new workstyles. **Change management** Pearson operates in a dynamic environment, and you will be expected to be flexible and adapt quickly to changes in the organization. Self-motivated, take initiative, lead change, and self-disciplined Demonstrate thoughtful, strategic and customer focused decision-making. **Self-starting with strong problem-solving skills** An ability to diagnose issues and identify the steps to correct them will be key. If youare unable to resolve an issue on your own, you should show initiative and feel comfortable sharing any identified issues with the team to help resolve problems. As part of a team, you should always feel comfortable asking for help. Engage collaboratively as part of high performing teams Prioritize effectively and efficiently. **Work Model** This profile is currently offered in hybrid mode, i.e., you will be expected to work from the office and home. **Benefits** Some of the benefits of working with Pearson include flexible work policies, confidential support for stress, health and other personal needs, paid time off, and maternity, paternity, and family care leave. **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. **Job:** PUBLISHING **Organization:** Enterprise Learning&Skills **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Hybrid **Req ID:** 19273