Junior Project Manager - Sustainability

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

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

What You’ll Bring

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

We would also like to see 

• A genuine interest or experience in sustainability, especially within education or technology
• Familiarity with AI tools that support smoother project delivery
• 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!

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