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Specialist, Compliance and Operations (Appeals)

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Specialist, Compliance and Operations (Appeals)

The Specialist, Compliance and Operations (Appeals) will work within the Regulation Team and will primarily be responsible for working on a caseload of appeals to ensure they are processed in an effective, compliant and timely manner. The role will require close working with colleagues and assessment associates to process a high volume of appeal cases across a range of qualifications (regulated and self-regulated).

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to appeals.
  • Work as part of the team to support the business teams’ understanding of the appeals process and ensure accurate information is provided to customers about the process.
  • Process an allocated case load of appeals and ensure on time completion of cases. This will include marking/moderation appeals, special consideration appeals and malpractice appeals and review of administrative decision cases.
  • Accurately log and track appeals as they progress through the process, ensuring full case files are maintained.
  • Coordinate the development of responses to regulatory correspondence related to appeals, including EPRS cases, ensuring timely, complete and accurate responses are provided.
  • Support on the timely development and submission of regulatory data returns, including preliminary checks on data accuracy.
  • Co-ordinate regulatory and internal audit activities related to appeals and co-ordinate the completion of any actions/improvements identified.
  • Support on the regular review and update of policy and process documents to ensure clarity and eliminate unnecessary burden.
  • Support the appeals hearing process as required, including the support of independent panel members.
  • Monitor volumes of appeals and log data accurately for reporting to the Team Manager.
  • Use AI effectively to support and improve the accuracy and efficiency of work.
  • Support on the training of temporary appeals case officers.
  • Support on the quality assurance of temporary appeals cases officers' cases.
  • Support on payment and invoicing processes, ensuring on-time payment of examiners and prompt billing of customers.

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Person Specification

You are:

  • An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing. A high standard of written English is essential for this role.
  • Able to work productively with individuals at all levels of authority, including examiners, assessment team colleagues and independent panel members.
  • Able to work autonomously and make decisions relating to appeal cases in line with regulations.
  • A supportive, approachable and pro-active team member.
  • Prepared to be flexible in your work and able to balance a wide range of demands to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent decision-making skills.
  • Well-organised.
  • Focused on solutions and working constructively with colleagues.
  • Open to new ideas and able to challenge received opinion.
  • Open to exploring the use of AI to aid efficiency.

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience.
  • IT literate; competent in Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
  • Experienced in a role requiring the processing of high-volume case load.
  • Excellent English Language skills, particularly in writing.
  • Experienced in undertaking basic quality assurance checks.
  • Experienced in reviewing, understanding and summarising information from a variety of sources.

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Desirable

  • Experience of working in an appeals processing function.
  • Knowledge of the education and qualification regulatory and policy landscape for both vocational and general qualifications.
  • Knowledge of qualification regulations such as the Ofqual General Conditions of Recognition.

If this role sounds like a good match for you, we’d love to receive your application. Please submit both a CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and motivation align with the requirements of the role. Please note that a cover letter is required as part of the application, and applications submitted without one may not be considered.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.

Your rewards & benefits

We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families too. Please see our attractive UK benefits here: Pearson Jobs – Benefits [https://pearsonbenefitsuk.com/]

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Skills

Compliance
Operations
Appeals processing
Case management
Regulatory correspondence
Data accuracy
Audit coordination
Policy review
Communication
Decision-making
Attention to detail
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Quality assurance
AI utilization

Location

London, UK

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