Portfolio Specialist

Job Title: Specialist, Portfolio Management Description: This role is often referred to as Progression and Recognition Officer (Asia) externally. As a Specialist, Portfolio Management, you will support the recognition of Pearson Edexcel Qualifications (GCSE and A levels) across South East Asia. This role plays a critical part in supporting holders of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE, AS and A levels qualifications to find a place in higher education institutions across the region. The position involves working closely with universities, education authorities, and internal teams to broaden the recognition of our qualifications, assist with verification and certification processes, and promote understanding of Pearson Edexcel International Qualifications in the region. What You’ll Own Success in this role is defined by outcomes and ownership: Portfolio & campaign execution: Support the rollout of global and regional recognition initiatives across SEA markets, adapting messaging and materials where needed to maximise local relevance. Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with admissions officers, academic registrars, and relevant government or accreditation bodies in the region. Performance & reporting: Maintain and update the university recognition database with the latest details of institutions’ acceptance policies in the region. Accurately record new recognition agreements, entry requirements, and any conditional acceptance information to provide a reliable resource for colleagues and students. Events & engagement: Support the planning and delivery of customer events, webinars, and regional activities, attending in person where required. Operational support: Work closely with the global Progression & Recognition team and other regional staff to ensure a coordinated approach. Share insights from Asia, support global initiatives (such as the annual destinations survey or development of admissions guides), and assist colleagues in other regions on cross‑border recognition matters as needed. You’ll operate across multiple projects at the same time, balancing short‑term execution with longer‑term portfolio objectives. About You You bring strong marketing or portfolio fundamentals, attention to detail, and a collaborative, commercially minded approach. You bring 1–3 years’ experience in education, university admissions, international relations or a related role, ideally with a background in education, assessment, or qualifications. You are able to demonstrate an understanding of the UK education system either through professional or personal experience. You communicate clearly and confidently, with strong written skills and the ability to tailor messages for different audiences both in English and, ideally, a second language of the region. You’re organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. You’re data‑literate and confident analysing performance and turning insights into practical recommendations. You build effective working relationships and enjoy collaborating across countries, cultures, and teams. You’re proficient in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and common marketing or webinar platforms. A bachelor’s degree is required; education‑related background is preferred. What You’ll Get This is an opportunity to grow your career within a global education organisation. Hands‑on experience supporting a regional Assessment & Qualifications portfolio. Exposure to global progression and recognition strategy and regional execution. Close collaboration with sales, marketing, and portfolio leaders across SEA. Opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and skills in the field of qualification recognition. Flexible and hybrid working practices where applicable, with some regional travel. Ready to Make an Impact? Apply now and help bring Pearson’s Assessment & Qualifications portfolio to life across South East Asia. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr