Apprentice, Portfolio Management
Pearson plc
Description
Key Responsibilities
Platform setup & implementation
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Assist with institution and account setup, provisioning, and basic configuration activities on digital learning platforms under supervision.
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Support trials, activations, and onboarding activities for new institutions by following defined processes and checklists.
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Help with content ingestion, access code generation, title mapping
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Learn platform workflows and common implementation scenarios through hands-on support activities.
Reporting, dashboards & analytics
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Learn to build, update, and maintain usage reports, trackers, and dashboards with support from the team.
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Maintain reporting cadences such as daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and ad hoc updates as required.
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Support data checks by validating key fields such as ISBN, institute name, tenure, licence balance, title mapping, and access status.
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Assist in preparing simple summaries and status updates for internal review discussions.
Support & coordination
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Provide first-level support coordination for learner and institution requests by gathering required information and documenting updates.
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Support escalation follow-ups by tracking progress, coordinating with relevant owners, and documenting updates until closure.
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Route requests to the appropriate owner or team where specialist input or approval is required.
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Prepare, update, and maintain user manuals, process notes, and support materials for recurring activities.
Learning Objectives
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Develop a working understanding of digital learning platform setup, access management, and customer onboarding workflows.
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Build confidence in using business tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, OneCRM, Smartsheet, and reporting templates.
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Learn how to coordinate across sales, support, implementation, and operations teams to resolve routine requests.
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Strengthen professional communication, documentation, attention to detail, and stakeholder follow-up skills.
Critical Controls
As part of supervised support activities, the apprentice should learn to check and validate the following before a request is marked complete:
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ISBN, institute name, tenure, access codes, title mapping, and access confirmation.
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Licence balance, duplicate IDs, level or batch mapping, and correct entitlement details.
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Any open dependency that requires confirmation from a senior colleague or the relevant owner.
Systems & Tools
Excel · PowerPoint · OneCRM · Smartsheet · Digital learning platforms · Internal reporting templates
Candidate Profile
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Graduate or early-career candidate with an interest in digital products, customer support, technology operations, or education technology.
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Basic working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; willingness to learn reporting tools and operational systems.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills for support coordination, documentation, and stakeholder updates.
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Organised, detail-oriented, and able to follow defined processes, checklists, and reporting timelines.
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Collaborative mindset with a willingness to ask questions, learn from feedback, and support team priorities.
Expected Outcomes from the Apprenticeship
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Practical exposure to digital learning platform implementation and support operations.
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Improved ability to manage task trackers, prepare simple reports, and communicate request status clearly.
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Better understanding of customer onboarding, access enablement, entitlement validation, and cross-functional coordination.
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Readiness to take on more complex operational responsibilities with experience and continued guidance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Languages: English
About Pearson plc
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