Product Manager

Northern Advisory Council for Further Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Product Manager to join their Commercial team. This role is pivotal in driving business growth by managing a dynamic portfolio of qualifications. You will leverage your project management and data analysis skills to guide strategic decisions, enhance collaboration across teams, and ensure product success. With a commitment to education and a supportive work environment, this position offers the chance to make a real impact in advancing learning and inclusivity. If you are passionate about education and ready to shape real change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

8 bank holidays

YOU celebration day

YOU hour for wellbeing

Learning and Wellbeing fund

£400 towards NCFE qualifications

Up to 20 Volunteering hours

Flexible working culture

Early finish on Friday at 4:30pm

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical skills and strong project management experience.
• Confident in using MS Excel and producing accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for product roadmap planning and maintenance.
• Analyze data to improve decision-making and product performance.

Skills

Data Analytical Skills

Project Management

MS Excel

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

Overview

Contract: 12 months Fixed-term

Location: Hybrid / Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne

This is a hybrid working role, so you’ll need to be able to work from our Head Office 2 days per quarter (if local once a week)

Hours per week: 18.5

Salary: £20,001 pro rata (£40,012 FTE)

About the role

We’re excited to be looking for a Product Manager to join our Commercial team.

The Commercial Team at NCFE plays a pivotal role in driving business growth by identifying and capitalising on new opportunities. This team is responsible for the strategic management and execution of our innovative and dynamic portfolio of qualifications. Additionally, they oversee the market performance of these products, ensuring competitive positioning and success.

You’ll leverage your expertise in project management and data analysis to guide strategic decision-making and direction. By managing complex projects that involve multiple internal teams, you’ll enhance your collaborative skills and drive successful outcomes. Also, you’ll strengthen an existing team of diverse professionals who are passionate about education.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Accountable for the planning, creation, and maintenance of a comprehensive product roadmap, working with operational colleagues to ensure clarity and visibility
• Analyse and manipulate data/insight and technology to improve decision making and increase product performance
• Responsible for developing clear product positioning and value propositions that deliver customer value
• Responsible for developing and monitoring creative strategies to drive product adoption and success, collaborating across sales, service, and marketing to develop campaigns to attract new customers and increase market share through progressive pricing, trial, and conversion tactics

We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following:

• Exceptional data analytical skills
• Strong Project Management skills
• Extremely confident in using MS Excel
• Ability to produce clear and accurate reports
• Strong problem-solving skills

What will we offer you in return?

Below are just some of the fantastic benefits we’ll offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Benefits page which covers financial, physical and mental health support, time off, and your development.

• Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure
• YOU celebration day to celebrate your birthday or another life event
• YOU hour allowing you one hour per month to spend time on something that promotes your wellbeing
• Learning and Wellbeing fund of up to £200 per year
• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications per year
• Up to 20 Volunteering hours per year
• Flexible working culture with a hybrid working approach
• Early finish on a Friday at 4:30pm to start your weekend early
• Health cash plan through Westfield to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical
• Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA
• Employee Assistance Programme with a confidential helpline and access to face-to-face and telephone counselling
• Pension of up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%
• Death in service payment worth 4 x your salary

In addition to our benefits package, our Colleague Experience Charter sets out the unique experience you can expect when working at NCFE, to enable a thriving, engaged culture.

Shape real change with an NCFE career

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience, our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.

How to apply

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Friday 25 April 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 6 May 2025

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.