Director of Product and Qualifications (Awards)

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Awarding and Development to spearhead the growth of high-quality training and qualifications in the land-based industries. This pivotal role involves collaborating with industry leaders to identify training needs, managing product development, and enhancing brand visibility. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, commercial acumen, and a proven ability to foster relationships within a regulated environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering exceptional products and services, and play a key role in shaping the future of training and qualifications in the sector.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a regulated awarding body.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development to maintain and enhance qualification offerings.
• Drive growth through brand awareness and effective communication.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Strategy Development

Networking

Education

Experience in Awarding Body Environment

Experience in Education or Membership Environment

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Director of Product and Qualifications (Awards), England

Client: Lantra

Location: England, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 8

Posted: 18.04.2025

Expiry Date: 02.06.2025

Job Description:

Lantra is seeking to appoint a Director of Awarding and Development to lead continued growth of high-quality training and qualification products and services across the land-based industries.

Lantra is a leading awarding body in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland, developing quality training courses and nationally recognised qualifications that are delivered through a national network of accredited training providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Lantra’s Heads of Industry to understand and anticipate industry training and qualification needs.
• Manage the product development function to keep the current portfolio up to date, develop new products to address identified gaps, and maintain and quality assure a network of accredited instructors/assessors to deliver Lantra products.
• Drive growth by increasing brand awareness and effectively communicating the benefits of Lantra products.

About You:

We are looking for a leader who will inspire a dedicated team, bringing passion and guidance to maintain high levels of quality, standards, and product. You should be engaging, open, and excel in fostering and developing relationships.

Lantra has a strong growth strategy in place over the next three years, supported by new and improved products and services to its key markets and customers. The organisation is focused on driving brand awareness with new potential customers and markets. The Director of Awarding and Development will be:

• A commercially astute individual with a clear understanding of the awarding body environment, customer metrics, stakeholder management & negotiation skills.
• Experienced and able to identify opportunities to drive growth through developing and implementing a commercial strategy that adds demonstrable value to the business.
• A demonstrable leader, effective at building successful teams, able to inspire, motivate and communicate at all levels to provide united direction and cohesive leadership.
• An outgoing, proven capacity for networking, able to build and develop effective professional relationships with key industry players and policymakers.
• Leadership within a regulated Awarding Body, Education or Membership environment.
• Demonstrable understanding and track record experience of operating with similar product portfolios.
• A working knowledge of qualification regulatory requirements.

Lantra provides products and services to a broad range of learners in the land-based industries. Candidates with experience or exposure to one or more of these markets will benefit greatly in the role.

Location: Lantra HQ is based in Warwickshire. Hybrid-working available.

Lantra has engaged the services of The McLean Partnership, to whom applications should be sent by midday, Friday 9th May 2025.

More information and a candidate prospectus can be found at our dedicated website.

For a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please contact Caius Freeman on [phone] or email [emailprotected].