**Purpose** **of** **this** **Role** + Provide Pearson education centre and tutors with advice on programme and assessment design and delivery. + Contribute to quality enhancement of the delivery through external examiner sampling and visit activities + Ensure centres' compliance with Pearson quality assurance expectations for RQF BTEC Higher National programmes + Affirm national standards have been achieved and upheld + Support centres in the delivery and assessment of BTEC Higher National programmes to national standards. **Key** **Accountabilities** Covering a defined range of programmes within a sector, the External Examiner (EE) will: + Undertake sampling of assessed student work to establishoutcomes are in accordance with Pearson, and professional standards for Higher National qualifications + Provide sampling-related reports, feedback and development advice to centres and Pearson + Produce quality assurance reports for centres and Pearson on the sampling undertaken,outcomes reached, and support provided + Apply appropriate sanctions, in consultation with the team,where necessary to assure quality of learning, teaching, assessment and professionalism + Work with centres to develop and implement action plans where standards are not being upheld + Facilitate sourcing materials for training and standardisationevents + Participate annually in online training and standardisationactivities + Undertake any other duties appropriate role of External Examiner **Pr** **e** **vious** **Experience:** **Essential** **:** + Experiencein esports education and the esports ecosystem, or in esports or related industry or related experience in any of the following in Business, Media and/or Sports sectors + : Pathway Experience requirement/Qualifications + Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (General) + Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (General) + Business/Media/Sports/IT related undergraduate/postgraduate degree + Esports experience in education or related industry + Prior experience in grading, examination, sampling, or a related role is preferred + Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (Operations Management) + Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (Operations Management) + Business related undergraduate/postgraduate degree + Esports experience in education or related industry + Prior experience in grading, examination, sampling, or a related role is preferred + Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (Production) + Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (Production) + Media related undergraduate/postgraduate degree + Esports experience in education or related industry + Prior experience in grading, examination, sampling, or a related role is preferred + Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (Athlete Support and Development) + Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Esports (Athlete Support and Development) + Sports related undergraduate/postgraduate degree + Esports experience in education or related industry + Prior experience in grading, examination, sampling, or a related role is preferred + Familiarity with the esports industry, popular games, esports culture, policies and the competitive landscape. + Evidence of recent, relevant continuing professional development (CPD) in the sector that demonstrates broad sector currency **Desirable** **:** + Experience in delivering and assessing BTEC Higher National qualifications in the subject areas + A willingness to usetechnology-based approaches to communication and centre support + International education experience related to the healthcare sector + Previous external examining experience for RQF/FHEQ levels 4/5 **Skills and Knowledge** **Essential** **:** + Hold a recognised qualification at least at FEHQ Level 6 + A student and customer-focused approach + Ability to meet tight deadlines and work within the scope of service level agreements + Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills + Experience using technology to communicate with a variety of individuals and teams + A good working knowledge of the specifications relevant to the sector + Ability to work effectively as part of a team **Desirable:** + Knowledge of BTEC Higher National delivery and assessment + Using systems approaches to quality enhancement + Wordprocessing, presentation (in-person and virtual) andintermediateExcelskills **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. + Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. + We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses. **Application Information** We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.