Assessment & Learning Design Manager (ELT Product Development)
Global education organisation | English & Exams, Content Strategy | London (Stratford), hybrid
£38,000 to £46,000, plus £3,300 London Market Allowance (up to £49,300) | Permanent
The role
Help shape English language learning for millions of learners worldwide. You'll lead the design, research and pedagogical quality of ELT learning and assessment products, digital and print, for Young Learners and Adult Learners (Work and Higher Education).
This is a hands-on product role. You'll develop and evolve programmes for global markets, work with subject matter experts and content creators, and make sure what we publish is pedagogically sound, commercially relevant and delivers reliable learning outcomes. You'll also review third-party products for licensing or adoption, and use learner data and market feedback to keep improving what we offer.
What you'll do
Lead the design and development of ELT courses and assessments that are innovative, high quality and built for global markets
Brief and direct subject matter experts and content creation teams
Apply quality assurance frameworks and compliance standards, including accessibility, EDI, safeguarding and AI policy
Evaluate products, run pilots and user testing, and use data to drive continuous improvement
Work with Product, Marketing, Research & Impact and Content teams to align products with customer and market needs
Share expertise on pedagogical design and product effectiveness with internal and external stakeholders
What we're looking for
Extensive experience developing major ELT programmes used in global markets, ideally for young learners
A strong portfolio of titles or programmes you have developed
Experience at a major ELT publisher or a large language school chain
A teaching background and a higher qualification in ELT, assessment or applied linguistics (DELTA, Dip TESOL, Masters or PhD)
Experience of digital product development, and of working with pilot and test data
Comfortable working with stakeholders in a global business
Full-time UK or Poland resident with unlimited right to work (no visa sponsorship available)
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Assessment & Learning Design Manager employer: Salt Search Careers
As a leading global firm, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values innovation and collaboration. Our work culture fosters continuous learning and growth, providing employees with opportunities to enhance their skills while contributing to critical services in the UK. With a strong focus on employee well-being and a supportive environment, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally in vibrant locations like London, Manchester, Ipswich, and Cheltenham.
