Director of Product and Qualifications (Awards)

Lantra; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as the Director of Awarding and Development, where you'll lead the growth of innovative training and qualification products. This role offers the chance to shape the future of land-based industries by developing high-quality courses and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. You'll inspire a dedicated team and drive brand awareness, ensuring that the organization meets the evolving training needs of employers and individuals alike. If you're passionate about education and leadership, this position provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a regulated awarding body or education environment.
• Strong understanding of qualification regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development to meet training needs across industries.
• Drive growth by increasing brand awareness and product benefits.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Strategy Development

Networking

Team Leadership

Quality Assurance

Education

Experience in Awarding Body Environment

Experience in Education Administration

Job description

Director of Product and Qualifications (Awards)

Director of Product and Qualifications (Awards)

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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:

The Director of Awarding and Development will be responsible for ensuring that Lantra has a suite of products and a nationwide delivery network, to meet the training needs of employers and individuals in our sector

• Work closely with Lantra’s Heads of Industry to understand and anticipate industry’s 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 [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Management, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs and Education

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