Product Director

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Product Director

Salary: TBC + excellent benefits

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Product Director to join LDN. We are a fast-growing and successful apprenticeship company and we are looking for a product leader to take ownership of, and develop, our product strategy.

Reporting to the COO, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the development and management our apprenticeship programmes, technology platforms, digital learning content, quality and compliance. As this is a cross-functional role you need to be a strategic thinker and a highly effective leader. You also need to be willing and able to roll up your sleeves and get things done.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with LDN's mission, drives revenue and customer growth, meets market demands, and improves learner and employer experience.
• Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and design to implementation and evaluation, continuously assessing and improving existing programmes.
• Identify opportunities for new apprenticeship and learning programmes that align with LDN and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle and team collaboration to ensure new products are effectively integrated into LDN's operations.
• Maintain a robust feedback loop with employers, learners, and stakeholders to guide product innovation and improvements.
• Lead the development and maintenance of our technology roadmap that enhances operational efficiency and learner experience.
• The management and optimisation of LDN's technology platforms, including Salesforce and Thinkific (LMS) and creation of high-quality learning materials.
• Identify and implement new technology solutions including AI solutions that improve programme delivery and increase organisational efficiency.
• Ensure all technology investments align with organisational priorities and deliver measurable value.
• Act as the accountable person on LDN's Audit and Risk Committee.

For this role you must have

• Proven experience in a senior product or programme development role, preferably within education, apprenticeships, or a related sector.
• Demonstrable success in developing and delivering product strategies that drive organisational growth and customer satisfaction.
• Experience managing technology platforms (e.g., LMS and CRM systems) and leading digital transformation projects.
• Strong track record of managing regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and quality improvement processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior leadership to align product goals with organisational strategy.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and influence people and develop a high performing team.
• Familiarity with Ofsted standards, apprentice funding rules, Salesforce and Thinkific platforms, AI and digital learning content.
• A commitment to our values and expected behaviours.

We offer some cool benefits, which we think you might like:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Extra day of holiday for every year of service up to 3 years
• Home working/ flexible working
• Receive a company Apple MacBook
• Workplace pension with 4% contribution
• Buy additional holidays
• Funky Head Office near Vauxhall/ Stockwell with free tea and coffee
• Regular social events including Summer and Christmas parties

Other Important Information

Please note that we will automatically disregard applicants who use Artificial Intelligence tools to respond to screening questions. For further information about LDN, our Company Values and Staff Benefits please visit our website: https://www.ldnapprenticeships.com/careers

LDN Apprenticeships has been awarded Ofsted Outstanding Provider Status. Our people are key to our success, and we have created a unique high-performance culture that is supportive, inclusive and empowers our team to take ownership for their work.

LDN is also a Certified B Corp. Our B Corp status reflects our commitment to meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. As a B Corp we are helping to accelerate a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. For further information visit: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/ldn-apprentices...

We are unable to reply to every applicant. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 28 days of your application, we have made the decision not to take your application to the next stage.

LDN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy can be found on our website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

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