Head of Product

Job Description

Director of Product

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in Oxfordshire)

Type: Permanent | Senior Leadership Position

An opportunity has arisen for a strategic and digitally-minded Director of Product to lead the transformation of a growing assessment portfolio. With significant investment secured and executive-level backing, this is a pivotal leadership role focused on defining a product vision that positions the organisation at the forefront of digital assessment.

This role requires a hands-on, senior product leader who is ready to shape the roadmap, embed new operating models, and lead a cross-functional team through a period of organisational growth and capability building. The successful candidate will drive product innovation across assessment experiences, integrating cutting-edge technologies, such as AI and adaptive delivery, while fostering a customer-centric and agile product culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a clear, commercially-aligned product strategy and roadmap
• Embed agile product development processes and coach a maturing product team through new ways of working
• Build and lead cross-functional product squads, working closely with technology, research, and commercial stakeholders
• Drive innovation through the use of AI and emerging digital technologies in assessment
• Establish strong partnerships with external technology suppliers, ensuring smooth delivery and operational efficiency
• Translate research insights into validated, scalable product propositions
• Mentor and develop a high-performing product function with strong digital and UX capabilities
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in senior product leadership, ideally within digital learning, education technology, or assessment
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies and experience embedding product operating models in evolving environments
• Ability to work across technology, research, and commercial teams to drive aligned product outcomes
• Skilled in managing third-party technology relationships and navigating complex delivery ecosystems
• Technically literate – able to engage confidently in discussions involving digital platforms, tools, and data-driven solutions
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills, with experience building and mentoring teams
  
  

Why Join

• A rare opportunity to shape and lead a core pillar of an ambitious, strategically prioritised transformation
• Significant organisational support and investment to deliver long-term impact
• A leadership role with clear scope to define culture, processes, and product strategy
• Work with a committed and growing team, focused on delivering innovation in digital assessment
  
  

This is a key appointment that will influence both near-term outcomes and long-term growth. If you are a product leader ready to take ownership of a high-impact portfolio and help shape the future of digital assessment, we welcome your application.