Head of Learning Products

The Role

This opportunity is to join a respected and forward-thinking organisation that is transforming its approach to professional learning.

As Head of Product Management & Development, you’ll take full ownership of a diverse portfolio of learning and development products, including digital courses, regulated qualifications, and bespoke client programmes. You’ll lead a team of product, business, and study centre managers to deliver innovation, efficiency, and learner impact across all formats.

You’ll also play a key role in shaping product strategy, spotting new business chances, and making sure that the organisation’s learning offer stays relevant, inclusive, and future-focused. From adopting emerging technologies and UX principles to analysing performance data and managing global learning products, this is a varied and influential leadership role with both strategic and practical aspects.

The Company

You will be joining a well-established, globally recognised professional membership organisation dedicated to enhancing standards, learning, and professional development within its sector.

The organisation is currently undergoing an exciting phase of digital transformation, modernising its learning offering and expanding its global reach through innovation, collaboration, and inclusive design.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading product management or learning product development functions within an education, EdTech, professional body, or training environment.
• Strong understanding of learning design, UX/UI, and digital learning technologies (e.g. LMS platforms).
• Track record of developing commercially successful learning products across digital, blended and in-person formats.
• Experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data and performance insights to drive improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence at senior level.
• Understanding of learning strategy, governance, and the wider education or qualifications landscape.

Nice to Have

• Experience within a regulated qualifications or accreditation environment (e.g. Ofqual, EQF).
• Familiarity with multi-language or global learning products.
• Knowledge of instructional design theory, accessibility standards, or learning analytics.
• Understanding of commercial learning portfolios and pricing strategies.

Benefits Package

• Hybrid working model with flexible hours
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced wellbeing and family leave policies
• Comprehensive learning and professional development support
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability across all operations

If the above E-learning job interests you and you want to know more, get in touch or apply using the form below. You can contact me on 0161 714 0600 or email me at gus.beecroft@instinct.co.uk.