Senior Standards Verifier - Work Based Learning - Goods, Warehousing and Logistics

SENIOR STANDARDS VERIFIER WBL (Work Based Learning) – Goods, Warehousing and Logistics

Purpose of this role:

The Senior Standards Verifier will be the responsible expert in terms of specification interpretation and Standards Verifier (SV) standardisation for a range of qualifications within WBL Goods, Warehousing and Logistics across all relevant frameworks or standards. To monitor assessment and internal/external verification for a range of programmes within the Principal Subject Area (PSA) of WBL Goods, Warehousing and Logistics in order to report on national standards across centres. 

Duties expected for this role includes undertaking sampling of assessment and internal verification decisions and records for competence/skills -based qualifications within the Goods, Warehousing and Logistics sector in order to affirm that national occupational standards have been achieved and upheld. You will also need to support, advise and guide centres based on the outcomes of the sampling process, directing centres on the delivery of Goods, Warehousing and Logistics qualifications towards the achievement of national occupational standards.

The SSV will need to have experience as a practicing SV and maintain this experience and/or update this experience alongside this SSV role. If you do not have this experience, you will need to be willing to work with Pearson on obtaining this experience.

(Within the Goods, Warehousing and Logistics sector, Pearson currently offers the following qualifications – Driving Goods Vehicles, Forklift Truck Operator and Warehousing and Storage)

Please note that this opportunity is offered on a contractual basis and does not constitute an internal permanent role.

Key Accountabilities:

For Goods, Warehousing and Logistics qualifications, for which competency/skills (and occupational competency where relevant) are demonstrated, the Senior Standards Verifier (WBL) will:

Sample assessment and internal verification decisions in order to report that national standards are maintained

Hold sector specific responsibility for assessment advice and standards interpretation 

Offer specialist advice and support to centres and Standards Verifiers (SV) and Senior/ Team Leaders (S/TLs) in relation to the content and interpretation of specifications, assessment, and delivery

Provide sampling-related support and development to SVs (Standards Verifiers) and S/TLs

Review SV and S/TL reports to comment on the maintenance of national standards

Identify and escalate issues of adverse standards interpretation

Undertake a proactive role in maintaining national standards

Lead and deliver training events to centres and SVs as required

Report back to Pearson within agreed Service-Level Agreements (SLA) as required

Contribute to Pearson’s ‘Ask the Expert’ service as required

Represent Pearson as required

Monitor the sampling/verification of Apprentices on Goods, Warehousing and Logistics Apprenticeships undertaken by SVs

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the work of WBL Assessment in relation to this role, as required by the WBL Assessment Team

Liaise with and offer advice to Sector Manager as required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Previous Work Experience:

Essential

Significant experience in delivering and assessing NVQs/competence-based qualifications

Significant experience as a Standards Verifier and/or External Verifier – you will need to have experience as a practicing SV and maintain this experience and/or update this experience alongside your SSV role

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment and delivery of vocational qualifications

A willingness to engage in online training and standardisation and to use technology-based approaches for communication and centre support significant experience in delivering and assessing competence/skills-based qualifications

Skills & Knowledge:

Essential

A clear understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications within the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), National Qualification Framework (NQF), and the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF)

Detailed knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role

Excellent report writing skills

Ability to edit materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose

Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT (Information Technology) and interpersonal skills

A customer-focused approach

Time management and ability to meet deadlines

Ability to develop and monitor clear action plans

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to understand the implications of decisions taken on Pearson’s behalf and not to operate outside the sphere of responsibility defined within this job description

Word processing and basic spreadsheet manipulation

Requirements:

Any associate undertaking this role must:

Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software

Have a suitable internet connection

Have a personal and secure email account

Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland

Declare any conflicts of interest that could impact on the role

Have availability of 8 to 15 days, dependent upon the requirements and workload for the sector, in any given year

Abide by the terms of conditions as stated in the contract for work 

About Pearson

We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

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Closing date:30 June 2026 at midnight