Qualification Product Manager (English) in Manchester

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Permanent

Manchester: £55,000 - £63,000

Milton Keynes / London / Guildford: £57,000 - £65,500

Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office

Are you interested in English education and using insight, evidence and market understanding to develop products and services that meet customer needs? As curriculum and assessment reform continues to shape the education sector, we're expanding our Product Management capability to ensure our qualifications, resources and services continue to meet the needs of teachers and learners.

As our English portfolio continues to evolve, we're growing the team to increase capacity and support the development of our qualifications, resources and services. You'll work across a portfolio of English qualifications used by schools and colleges across the UK, using customer insight, market understanding and data to help inform decisions, coordinate activity and improve the products and support we provide.

Working across Product Management, Subject Support, Assessment, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations, you'll help turn insights into actions that support both our customers and our business objectives.

What you'll be doing:

• Using customer insight, market understanding and data to inform short, medium and longer-term plans for AQA's English qualifications.
• Identifying opportunities to improve qualifications, resources and support for teachers and learners.
• Coordinating activity across multiple teams to support delivery of product plans and strategic projects.
• Monitoring progress and supporting delivery against agreed objectives and timelines.
• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gather insight, test ideas and refine recommendations.
• Representing AQA at stakeholder events, conferences and customer visits where appropriate.

What's in it for you?

• Join a growing Product Management team as we continue to expand our capacity and expertise.
• The opportunity to develop your Product Management expertise while working across one of AQA's largest qualification portfolios.
• Access to professional development, including Product Management and leadership training.
• The chance to work with colleagues from across Product Management, Subject Support, Assessment, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations.
• 25 days' annual leave, rising with service, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays.
• Combined pension contributions of up to 18.5%.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance.
• A wide range of wellbeing benefits and support.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Knowledge and understanding of English education and the needs of schools, colleges and teachers.
• Experience gained through educational publishing, educational product development, teaching, curriculum support, marketing or another role within the wider education sector.
• Experience using insight to shape products, services, content or customer experiences.
• An interest in product management and using insight to improve products and services.
• The ability to analyse and interpret information from different sources to support decision-making.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A well-organised approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What next?

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying and complete a short application questionnaire.

Key dates:

• Closing date: 30 July 2026
• If shortlisted, you will be invited to complete a video interview based on preset questions Early August 2026
• Final Stage Face to Face interviews for candidates progressing further will be held in AQA's Manchester or London offices week commencing 24th August 2026.

Every application will receive a written response. At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes.