Description
About The National College
At The National College, we empower education professionals to transform children’s lives.
Our all-in-one platform helps schools, trusts, and nurseries stay compliant, raise standards, and reduce staff workload through intuitive, impactful technology.
If educators need it, we build it.
We’ve created a unique platform that combines the world’s largest CPD and policy library with innovative software tools, developed in collaboration with thousands of schools and more than 1,000 education experts.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Lead Product Manager to drive the delivery of our core products and help shape new product development. Working closely with the Chief Product Officer, you'll lead cross-functional execution, own end-to-end product delivery, and support a high-performing product team.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on turning strategy into impactful outcomes.
About The National College
At The National College, we empower education professionals to transform children’s lives.
Our all-in-one platform helps schools, trusts, and nurseries stay compliant, raise standards, and reduce staff workload through intuitive, impactful technology.
If educators need it, we build it.
We’ve created a unique platform that combines the world’s largest CPD and policy library with innovative software tools, developed in collaboration with thousands of schools and more than 1,000 education experts.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Lead Product Manager to drive the delivery of our core products and help shape new product development. Working closely with the Chief Product Officer, you'll lead cross-functional execution, own end-to-end product delivery, and support a high-performing product team.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on turning strategy into impactful outcomes.
Requirements
Experience
Experience
- Demonstrable track record of shipping product consistently and at pace across multiple workstreams.
- Proven ability to scope and deliver new products from scratch, including discovery, stakeholder alignment, and delivery planning.
- Experience working across more than one tech stack or product surface simultaneously.
- Background in EdTech, SaaS, or a subscription-based platform business. Familiarity with the UK education sector preferred.
- Disciplined backlog management and strong requirements writing. Knows what to cut, when to cut it, and why.
- Experience directing or managing design resource day-to-day, formally or informally.
- Direct, low-overhead communication style. Escalates early, says what they mean, does not need managing.
- High ownership mentality. Comfortable setting their own structure in a fast-moving environment.
Lead Product Manager employer: The National College
The National College in Sheffield is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With generous benefits such as life assurance and up to 30 days of holiday, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful educational advancements. The college's commitment to innovation in the Education SaaS sector ensures that team members are at the forefront of industry developments, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
