Advanced Specialist, Product Management – Creative Curriculum

Role Overview

• Develop and maintain deep customer and market insight across creative subjects (e.g. Art & Design, Drama, Music, Design & Technology, PE)
• Contribute to subject strategy development and execution in partnership with the wider portfolio team
• Create compelling, differentiated qualification propositions with clear USPs
• Track competitor activity and identify opportunities for innovation and growth
• Scope, design, and develop qualifications and sample assessments that inspire teachers and engage learners
• Support the development, submission, and approval process in line with regulatory requirements (e.g. Ofqual)
• Collaborate with internal teams and external experts to produce high-quality content and assessment materials
• Build and maintain a strong evidence base of learner and teacher needs through ongoing research and engagement
• Develop relationships with subject stakeholders to inform qualification development and continuous improvement
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pedagogy, assessment best practice, and curriculum developments
• Manage qualifications across their full lifecycle, including launch, growth, and redevelopment decisions
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and revenue planning for qualifications
• Contribute to annual planning cycles, including one
• and three-year forecasts
• Deliver a best-in-class customer experience through events, support services, and ongoing engagement
• Plan and deliver customer-facing events, networks, and training initiatives
• Monitor and improve customer satisfaction through feedback and insight (e.g. NPS, qualitative research)
• Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to develop and implement data-driven campaigns and customer journeys
• Work collaboratively across UK and global teams to support portfolio growth
• Ensure alignment across all stages of the product lifecycle

Requirements

• Experience in product management, portfolio management, or a similar role
• Background in education, curriculum development, or qualifications (creative subject expertise highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of GCSE and A Level qualifications and the UK education landscape
• Ability to translate customer and market insight into clear product strategies
• Experience developing or launching products, services, or qualifications
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Commercial awareness, including budgeting and forecasting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible working arrangements