Job Title – Specialist, UK Government Relations (0.6 FTE)
Description – Support political engagement and policy insight at Pearson, translating UK policy developments into clear business impact while coordinating government relations activity across the organisation.
About the role
This is an opportunity to join Pearson’s UK Government Relations (UKGR) team, supporting how the business engages with policymakers and responds to political and policy developments across the UK.
The role combines policy awareness with strong organisational and coordination skills, ensuring the UKGR team delivers against its objectives effectively and remains aligned with wider business priorities.
You’ll be working across a broad range of topics including education, skills, technology, AI and workforce reform, helping translate complex developments into meaningful insights for internal stakeholders.
This is a part-time (0.6 FTE) position suited to someone who is proactive, confident managing multiple workstreams, and comfortable driving tasks through to completion in a fast-moving environment.
What you’ll do
Monitor UK political and policy developments relevant to Pearson, including education, skills, technology, AI, and workforce reform
Translate complex policy developments into clear, business-relevant insights for internal audiences
Produce regular communications including weekly parliamentary monitoring updates and a monthly internal newsletter
Support engagement with parliamentarians, civil servants, and key sector stakeholders
Proactively identify and suggest opportunities for meaningful political engagement
Coordinate internal processes to ensure a consistent and strategic approach to government relations activity
Maintain visibility of stakeholder interactions through management of the UKGR engagement pipeline
Support and attend key external events, including Party Conferences
Coordinate multiple workstreams to ensure delivery against team objectives and OKRs
Manage timelines, actions, and follow-ups to keep activity on track and ensure delivery
Maintain oversight of priorities, flagging risks, blockers or delays where necessary
Act as secretariat for the internal Policy Strategy Group, including agenda setting, action tracking, and meeting coordination
Lead the organisation of Pearson’s annual Christmas Symposium at Windsor Castle, coordinating stakeholders and logistics
Coordinate and draft responses to government consultations and parliamentary inquiries
Gather input from internal subject matter experts and ensure alignment across the business
Track upcoming consultations and monitor where Pearson is referenced in published outputs
Collaborate with external stakeholders and representative bodies to maximise the impact of submissions
Manage financial administration for UKGR activity, including budget tracking, suppliers and invoice approvals
Support inbox management and shared mailbox coordination
Provide logistical and administrative support for events and stakeholder engagement
Work with international government relations colleagues where required
What we’re looking for
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
A proactive, completer-finisher mindset with a focus on delivery and follow-through
Experience coordinating projects or workstreams in a fast-paced environment
A solid understanding of UK politics and policymaking processes
Confidence working with and supporting senior internal and external stakeholders
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely
Ability to translate complex or technical information into accessible, business-relevant insights
A collaborative approach, with experience working across teams and managing relationships without direct authority
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Desirable:
Experience in government relations, public affairs, or policy-related roles
Knowledge of education and skills policy
Experience drafting consultation responses or parliamentary briefings
Exposure to financial administration or budget tracking
Experience working in an agency environment or a parliamentary/MP office
Location & working pattern
This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE) with flexible working arrangements.
The role requires attendance at Pearson’s London office (80 Strand) at least one day per week, with the option to work remotely for the remainder of the time.
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.
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Job: Relationship Management
Job Family: GO_TO_MARKET
Organization: Corporate Legal
Schedule: PART_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 24521
