At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of innovative training products for teachers and drive impactful educational change.
- Company: Voice 21, a national charity dedicated to enhancing oracy education for every child.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education by empowering teachers and students through effective communication.
- Qualifications: Strong project management skills and experience in product development, especially in education.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Salary: Senior Lead Band, Spine point 5, £45,748.00 plus £312 pa working from home allowance.
Contract: Fulltime, 12 months (maternity cover), remote first/home-based.
Location: Remote, with the expectation of flexibility to travel regularly to London and occasionally to other locations in the UK. (Applicants residing outside mainland UK will not be considered.)
About Voice 21: Oracy is our ability to articulate our ideas, develop understanding, and engage with others through speaking, listening and communication. Like reading, writing and maths, oracy is fundamental for learning and life. Every child should be taught how to use their voice to thrive in education and beyond. Voice 21 is the national charity on a mission to secure high quality oracy education for every child. We know that teaching oracy skills improves children’s confidence, wellbeing, engagement and attainment. We support teachers and school leaders to weave oracy into everyday teaching and whole‑school culture, to transform learning and outcomes for their pupils. We focus where we can make the most difference, in state schools that serve economically disadvantaged pupils. We also work to influence national policy and champion oracy across the education system.
About this role: We are developing our training and professional development offer for teachers that has the potential to reach new audiences, meet needs identified in the education system and widen our impact. To do this well, we need someone who can bring together all the moving parts including content, delivery, marketing, tech and evaluation and drive the work forward with focus and pace. Right now, responsibility for this sits across several teams, so this role will have collaboration at its core, giving us the dedicated capacity and coordination we need to get this right.
Main responsibilities: The Senior Product Development Lead will take over responsibility for the new product, from early development through to pilot and national launch. They will:
- Lead the planning, timelines and decision‑making
- Coordinate input from Product, Delivery, Communications, Technology and Learning & Insight
- Ensure the product is well‑designed, well‑tested and ready for scale
- Keep the work moving, remove blockers and maintain clear reporting
- Shape the commercial model and roll‑out plan
- Use pilot insight to refine the product and strengthen its value
This role will sit with the Director of Programmes to ensure strong alignment with delivery, implementation and organisational priorities.
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Strong project management experience
- Experience developing or launching new products or programmes
- Understanding of commercial models and routes to market, especially in the education sector
- Confidence working across multiple teams and disciplines
- Ability to turn ideas into clear plans and deliver them
- Comfort with ambiguity and a focus on getting things done
What success looks like after 12 months:
- A high‑quality training product developed and tested
- A clear, evidence‑based recommendation for national roll‑out
- A well‑designed pilot with strong insight
- A commercial and operational plan ready for launch
- Clear ownership and processes for long‑term delivery
- Strong collaboration across Product, Delivery, Comms, Tech and Insight
Who you’ll work with: This post sits within the Programme Directorate. The line manager for this post is the Director of Programmes, Tim Judge.
Further details:
- Start date: End of February 2027
- Terms: 12 months linked to maternity cover and subject to successful probation review.
- Contract: FTE contract
- Location: Home-based with frequent national travel, including overnight stays, to work with schools and attend meetings.
- Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car they can use for work.
- Closing date: Tuesday 8th December 2026, mid-night
- Interview date: Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 14th December 2026.
Questions: If you have any questions before applying for the role, please contact Tim Judge.
Valuing every voice: Voice 21 believes that every voice should be heard and valued. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Voice 21.
Senior Product Development Lead - Maternity Cover in London employer: Voice 21
Voice 21 is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a tangible difference in education across Yorkshire & Humber. With a strong focus on professional development, our culture encourages collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. Enjoy the flexibility of remote and in-person work, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance.
