Product Manager

Overview Our client, a leading professional membership and qualifications organisation within the education and finance sector, is seeking a commercially minded and insight-driven Product Manager to join its Awarding Organisation team on a fixed-term basis. This role is ideal for a collaborative and strategic professional who enjoys managing the full product lifecycle and delivering meaningful value through innovative products and services. The successful candidate will initially focus on apprenticeship reforms while supporting the development and growth of a specialist product portfolio. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and target audiences to shape product strategies, drive engagement, and ensure products remain relevant, compliant, and aligned with organisational objectives.

Contract Details Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (2 years) Location: Hybrid working model with 1–2 days per week in the London office Salary: £59,474 per annum

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product strategies that maximise value for customers, members, and stakeholders.
• Manage the full lifecycle of products and services, from development through to delivery and continuous improvement.
• Identify market opportunities and transform insights into commercially viable product proposals.
• Monitor financial and non-financial performance metrics to ensure portfolio targets are achieved.
• Use customer feedback, market analysis, and industry trends to inform innovation and product development.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions and services.
• Support sales, marketing, and engagement initiatives to drive portfolio growth and impact.
• Ensure all products and services comply with regulatory requirements and organisational standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning and adapt to evolving organisational priorities.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in product lifecycle management, product development, and strategy implementation.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, including briefing and scheduling.
• Excellent analytical, creative thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven experience managing budgets and financial performance.
• Ability to interpret market trends and customer insights to support decision-making.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with a track record of delivering impactful solutions.

Desirable Background

• Experience working with educational, apprenticeship, charitable, or professional services products.
• Experience within an awarding organisation, membership body, or regulated environment.
• Understanding of apprenticeship reforms or vocational education products.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually up to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Health cash plan.
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave provisions.
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Inclusive and supportive working environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where employees from all backgrounds can thrive. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience, and potential, and applications from diverse candidates are strongly encouraged.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date CV and complete the online application process. Closing Date: 25 May 2026 at 5:00 PM Please note that applications may close earlier depending on application volumes.