Role Purpose
The Advanced Associate – Recruiter supports the delivery of recruitment activity for Pearson’s Associate workforce, primarily through high-volume application processing, data management, and onboarding coordination.
The role is highly process-driven, requiring strong attention to detail, excellent Excel capability, and the ability to manage large volumes of data accurately to support assessment delivery timelines.
Key Accountabilities 1. Application Processing & Recruitment Delivery
Manage high volumes of applications across multiple recruitment campaigns
Review, process, and progress applications in line with defined criteria and timelines
Maintain accurate tracking of candidates through each stage of the recruitment process
Support recruitment delivery during peak assessment periods
2. Candidate Screening (Criteria-Based)
Screen applications against predefined eligibility requirements (e.g. qualifications, subject experience, teaching background)
Apply consistent decision-making using standard frameworks and guidance
Identify incomplete or incorrect applications and take appropriate action
3. Data Management & Reporting (Excel Focus)
Maintain and update recruitment trackers, ensuring high levels of accuracy
Use Excel to manage large datasets, track progress, and identify gaps
Support reporting on recruitment progress, volumes, and completion rates
Highlight data inconsistencies, risks, or delays to the Recruitment Manager
4. Onboarding & Administration
Coordinate onboarding processes including documentation checks and system updates
Ensure candidates complete required onboarding steps within deadlines
Maintain accurate and audit-ready records across all recruitment systems
Support bulk updates and system uploads where required
5. Stakeholder Engagement (Structured)
Liaise with Assessment teams to:
Confirm vacancy requirements
Validate candidate suitability where needed
Support interview and selection stages
Organise and support senior interview processes, including scheduling and logistics
Provide clear, structured updates on recruitment progress
6. Candidate Communication (Limited Interaction)
Manage candidate communications primarily through templated or process-driven channels
Respond to basic queries where required, escalating more complex issues
Ensure communications are clear, professional, and aligned to timelines
7. Process Adherence & Continuous Improvement
Follow established recruitment and onboarding processes consistently
Identify inefficiencies or errors in processes and suggest improvements
Support standardisation of ways of working across the team
Skills & Experience Essential
Experience in high-volume administration, recruitment, or operational processing roles
Strong Excel skills (data handling, tracking, validation, reporting)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Clear and professional written communication
Desirable
Experience working with large datasets or recruitment systems
Experience in education or assessment environments
Familiarity with compliance-driven processes
Key Competencies (Advanced Associate Level)
Accuracy & Detail: Maintains high-quality data and minimises errors
Delivery Focus: Completes tasks efficiently within agreed timelines
Process Discipline: Follows structured processes consistently
Collaboration: Works effectively with internal stakeholders
Problem Awareness: Identifies and escalates issues proactively
Impact & Scope
Supports recruitment delivery for large volumes of Associate roles
Plays a key role in ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency
Works under direction, with growing independence in managing workload
Measures of Success
Accuracy of application processing and data management
Recruitment delivery against timelines
Quality and completeness of onboarding records
Stakeholder satisfaction (Assessment teams)
Minimal rework or data errors
Why This Role Matters
The Associate workforce is critical to delivering Pearson’s assessments at scale.
This role ensures applications are processed accurately and efficiently, enabling the right Associates to be onboarded and ready to deliver marking and assessment activity on time.
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