Job Title: Lead Specialist, Corporate Development

Description: We are seeking a proven M&A practitioner to lead acquisitions and divestitures across Pearson's portfolio of education businesses. This role will support the full deal lifecycle, leading workstreams within our cross-functional M&A model, partnering closely with the Corporate Development Team and other corporate functions to validate deal rationales and targets, define and operationalise integration plans, and oversee post-close integration.

Location: UK (London)

Department: M&A Deal Operations Team

About the Role

This is a critical role within an innovative, fast-growing organization, and will engage a broad landscape of internal stakeholders across the globe and across functions. The ideal candidate will operate at a high level of intellectual curiosity, with superior communication skills, a collaborative work ethic, a proven ability to drive o...