Shakespeare Curriculum Product Manager

Do you have experience of running large-scale digital projects? Are you tech savvy with proven experience of delivering high quality online learning platforms and resources? Are you passionate about the education sector and delivering innovative ways to teach and learn?

We are looking for a Product Manager to oversee and lead on the ongoing development and upkeep of The Shakespeare Curriculum; the RSC's new innovative learning platform launching Autumn 2025 aimed at transforming the way Shakespeare is learnt and taught in secondary education.

By 2030 we will have 10 of Shakespeare's most studied plays available on the platform which will enable teachers to use RSC content to build their own bespoke lessons for different year groups.

Reporting to the Head of Learning, key areas of responsibility include:

• Delivering the day-to-day management of the learning platform
• Coordinating the delivery of new features and functionality, ensuring this stays within budget and scope and is delivered to plan
• Line managing the Schools Liaison Officer
• Overseeing and reporting on project budget
• Analysing and reporting on usage and data to inform ongoing content development and platform optimisation
• Leading on the ongoing evaluation of the platform

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:

• Significant, practical and professional experience running large-scale projects, platforms and/or digital products
• An understanding of product lifecycles
• Experience with learning platforms and/or CMS web-based platforms
• Proven experience of delivering high quality online platforms and resources, ideally for learning audiences

This is a full-time, 2 year fixed-term position based in Stratford-upon-Avon. We are committed to a culture of flexible working. The role will provide the opportunity for some flexibility in hours and location of work. We expect the post holder to be in our Stratford office for 3 days per week.

This role is set within the Creative Learning and Engagement team and will work in close collaboration with colleagues across the RSC. The focus for Creative Learning and Engagement is to bring Shakespeare's work to life for all through new forms of engagement and learning for audiences, young people, schools, communities and partners.

The RSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Please note that all employees of the Creative Learning and Engagement team are required to undergo enhanced checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). No offer of employment will be made until references have been checked.

Application Process: All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email.

The interviews will be a two-stage process, in mid – end May.

About the RSC: The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability. We can offer great and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals. We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work.