Director of Product and Qualifications (Awards)

Lantra is seeking to appoint a Director of Awarding and Development to lead continued growth of high-quality training and qualification products and services across the land-based industries. Lantra is a leading awarding body in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland, developing quality training courses and nationally recognised qualifications that are delivered through a national network of accredited training providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Director of Awarding and Development will be responsible for ensuring that Lantra has a suite of products and a nationwide delivery network, to meet the training needs of employers and individuals in our sector.
• Work closely with Lantra’s Heads of Industry to understand and anticipate industry’s training and qualification needs.
• Manage the product development function to keep the current portfolio up to date, develop new products to address identified gaps, and maintain and quality assure a network of accredited instructors/assessors to deliver Lantra products.
• Drive growth by increasing brand awareness and effectively communicating the benefits of Lantra products.
• Continue to develop Lantra market-leading End-Point Assessment Service for English land-based apprenticeships.

About You:

We are looking for a leader who will inspire a dedicated team, bringing passion and guidance to maintain high levels of quality, standards, and product. You should be engaging, open, and excel in fostering and developing relationships.

Lantra has a strong growth strategy in place over the next three years, supported by new and improved products and services to its key markets and customers. The organisation is focused on driving brand awareness with new potential customers and markets.

The Director of Awarding and Development will be:

• A commercially astute individual with a clear understanding of the awarding body environment, customer metrics, stakeholder management & negotiation skills.
• Experienced and able to identify opportunities to drive growth through developing and implementing a commercial strategy that adds demonstrable value to the business.
• A demonstrable leader, effective at building successful teams, able to inspire, motivate and communicate at all levels to provide united direction and cohesive leadership.
• An outgoing, proven capacity for networking, able to build and develop effective professional relationships with key industry players and policymakers.

Essential Experience:

• Leadership within a regulated Awarding Body, Education or Membership environment.
• Demonstrable understanding and track record experience of operating with similar product portfolios.
• A working knowledge of qualification regulatory requirements.

Lantra provides products and services to a broad range of learners in the land-based industries. Candidates with experience or exposure to one or more of these markets will benefit greatly in the role.

Location: Lantra HQ is based in Warwickshire. Hybrid-working available.

Lantra has engaged the services of The McLean Partnership, to whom applications should be sent by midday, Friday 9th May 2025. More information and a candidate prospectus can be found at [website]. For a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please contact Caius Freeman on +44 (0) 7517 950 934 or email lantra@mcleanpartnership.com.