Learning Product Development Manager

Learning Product Development Manager
6‑Month FTC | Part‑Time (21 hours) | Flexible Working | £55,000 Pro Rata (£33,000 PT)
We’re supporting a leading UK professional body as they recruit a Commercial Product Development Manager to help shape, strengthen and grow their commercial learning portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced product development specialist to build and embed a structured approach to new product creation within a respected membership organisation.
About the Role
The organisation delivers a wide range of governance‑focused learning and development solutions — from qualifications and certificates to short courses, CPD resources, digital learning and in‑house training. As they expand their commercial offering, they are seeking a strategic, commercially minded product professional to lead the development and lifecycle management of new products and services.
You’ll design and implement a robust product development framework, manage end‑to‑end product creation, collaborate with subject matter experts, and ensure products are aligned to market needs, commercial goals and professional standards.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on structure, stakeholder engagement and bringing commercially viable learning products to market.
Key Responsibilities
Implement and embed a structured new product development process
Establish clear governance, stage‑gate reviews and evaluation frameworks
Lead full product lifecycle management — concept, business case, development, launch and continuous improvement
Coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality products on time and within budget
Build and manage a network of subject matter experts and industry contributors
Own and manage the commercial product portfolio, including performance monitoring and product roadmapping
Identify opportunities to enhance, retire or introduce products to maximise learner value and commercial return
Support go‑to‑market activity with product specifications, messaging and launch plans
Experience Required
Proven experience in product development or product management within a professional body, membership organisation, education, training or L&D environment
Track record of delivering new products from concept to launch
Experience managing a product portfolio and lifecycle
Strong project management capability, with experience delivering multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working with SMEs, consultants or external contributors
Demonstrable commercial acumen and understanding of market analysis, customer needs and proposition development
Skills & Attributes
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability
Confident communicator with exceptional written and verbal skills
Highly organised, able to work at pace and manage competing priorities
Results‑driven, proactive and commercially focused
Collaborative, credible and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders
What’s on Offer
Flexible part‑time working pattern (21 hours per week)
6‑month fixed‑term contract
£55,000 pro rata
Opportunity to shape a growing commercial portfolio within a respected professional organisation
A role with strategic influence and high visibility

Work arrangement
Yes