Junior Project Manager - Sustainability

Job Description

Junior Project Manager - Sustainability

Location: UK | Considering both remote and hybrid work schedules. Occasional travel may be required.

Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.

Are you passionate about sustainability and project management? Do you want to help shape a more sustainable future at a global organisation? Join Pearson, the world's lifelong learning company, as a Junior Project Manager - Sustainability, and play a key role in delivering impactful projects across environmental, social, and compliance workstreams.

About the Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Junior Project Manager to support our Sustainability team. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide range of projects-from carbon reduction strategies to social innovation-while driving operational efficiencies and ensuring successful project delivery.

You'll be at the centre of a busy and dynamic team, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, managing workflows, and supporting the implementation of tools and systems that contribute to Pearson's sustainability goals. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to grow their career in both project management and sustainability.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Overseeing planning, scheduling, and execution of team workflows
2. Creating and managing detailed sustainability project plans with clear milestones
3. Supporting cross-functional initiatives like gap analyses, data readiness reviews, and remediation planning
4. Collaborating with IT teams to roll out new data systems and support digital transformation
5. Managing multiple projects independently while ensuring alignment with team OKRs

What You'll Bring

1. A strong foundation in project management, with experience in a similar role
2. Experience working with cross-functional teams and delivering projects with tight deadlines
3. Proficiency in project management tools, with an interest in using technology to improve processes
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to manage both strategy and execution

We would also like to see

1. A genuine interest or experience in sustainability, especially within education or technology
2. Familiarity with AI tools that support smoother project delivery
3. Experience using OKRs and leading rhythm-of-business processes

Why Join Pearson?

At Pearson, we believe in empowering people through learning-and that includes our own employees. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values every perspective and thrives on innovation. We offer flexible working options, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

If you're ready to bring your project management skills to a mission-driven team committed to sustainability, we'd love to hear from you!