Product Development Director

Product Development Director - LearningSiga leyendo para comprender completamente lo que este trabajo requiere en cuanto a habilidades y experiencia. Si su perfil encaja, presente su candidatura.Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, invites applications for the role of Product Development Director – Learning.Location:Cambridge, UK or Madrid, SpainContract:Permanent, full‑time – 35 hours per weekSalary:CompetitiveAbout the RoleAs part of the Propositions senior leadership team, you will oversee the development of our English learning and ILA portfolio, ensuring products are pedagogically sound, commercially viable, and technologically advanced. You will play a key role in defining and delivering on our product strategy and leading transformation across print and digital formats.Key ResponsibilitiesLead global product development and manage a large, global team to deliver high‑quality learning products, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and market needs.Drive product strategy and innovation – define and execute product strategy, integrating the latest educational technologies and methodologies to maintain market leadership.Oversee the product lifecycle and delivery – lead the product development life cycle, ensuring timely delivery, customer focus, and budget adherence.Collaborate across functions – work closely with Portfolio, Technology, Learning Operations, Commercial, and other teams to ensure product success and market fit.Ensure quality and compliance – maintain high standards across all products, ensuring they meet educational regulations and deliver measurable impact.About YouYou are a strategic and visionary leader with deep experience in educational publishing or EdTech, thriving in complex, fast‑paced environments and driven by the opportunity to shape the future of learning.We are looking for someone who can lead transformation, inspire teams, and deliver results through innovation and collaboration.What You Will BringProven experience in senior leadership within educational publishing or EdTech.Expertise in digital‑first or blended learning product development.Strong strategic planning and product lifecycle management skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and learner impact.Rewards and Benefits28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance.Discretionary annual bonus.Group personal pension scheme.Life assurance up to 4× annual salary.Green travel schemes.We are a hybrid working organisation and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. Most hybrid‑working colleagues are expected to spend 40‑60% of their time at an office or location, but we will also consider other arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to disability.Apply NowWe review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications of 4 January 2026. First round interviews are scheduled to take place either week commencing 12th or 19th January 2026. Second round interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 26th January 2026.Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the website for guidance to understand your eligibility based on the role you are applying for.Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. xsgfvud We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.#J-18808-Ljbffr