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Lead Specialist, Corporate Development

Company: Pearson

Location: United Kingdom, London

Posted: June 17, 2026

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**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 Pearson:**



At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s o...