Senior Product Development Manager (Qualifications & Assessments)
Company: Ascentis
Location: Lancaster LA1 3SW (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-08-20
About this role
Starting Salary: £41,666 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Working pattern: 35 hours per week. Monday-Thursday in our Head Office in Lancaster, work from home on Fridays (flexible working options will be considered)
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you passionate about qualifications, assessment, quality, and continuous improvement? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative Senior Product Development Manager to join our Product Development team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong operational and leadership skills with a genuine passion for supporting people, improving processes, and delivering high-quality qualifications and assessments.
Whilst experience of qualifications, assessment, awarding, education, or other regulated environments will be highly valued, we are equally interested in individuals who bring curiosity, adaptability, sound judgement, and a willingness to learn. We recognise that great candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applications from those who can demonstrate transferable experience and the ability to navigate complex, quality-driven environments.
About the role
You'll play a key role in leading the development, review, and delivery of qualifications and assessments, ensuring they remain relevant, compliant, and fit for purpose. You'll help shape efficient systems and processes, drive continuous improvement, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to deliver excellent outcomes for customers and learners.
Just as importantly, you'll provide line management, mentoring, and coaching to a team of talented, high-performing colleagues. You'll support their development, remove barriers, encourage innovation, and help create an environment where people can do their best work.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience within qualifications, assessment, educati...