Job Description

Job Title: Product Development Manager (Computing)

Date

: October 2025

Overview

As Product Development Manager (Computing) you will be responsible for development, review, maintenance and support for NCC Education's qualifications, assessments and teaching and learning programmes. Working as an integral part of the Product Development team, you will act as in-house and departmental Computing subject-specialist, as well as key contact for the range of external Computing subject matter experts that support NCC Education's qualifications.

Job purpose

To develop, maintain and deliver new and existing qualifications and programmes offered by NCC Education, in line with regulatory requirements. To lead on specific qualifications and programmes in Computing, ensuring the effective operation of assessment cycles to NCC Education and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and develop a portfolio of qualifications, assessments and learning programmes Appoint, train and support contractors/developers Commission assessment artefacts (assessments and marking schemes) and ensure sign off for use Manage and give briefings on, or support as project user, trials and pilots Develop Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Grade Descriptors Develop new products in line with the market driven product development process Provide data/statistics for product KPIs Provide data/statistics for products for each cycle Run qualification maintenance reviews as per schedule Run Teaching and Learning materials maintenance reviews as per schedule Assist with employer links to secure employers' input into developing qualifications and/or giving recognition to the qualifications Represent the department as a business user on projects Review and agree exemptions from other Awarding Organisations against NCC Education's products Uphold and model high standards of performance and contribute to the development of a high performing team Improve and maintain processes within both the Product Development department in line with Quality, Academics and Development Develop relationships with others whose work is impacted by/requires a service from the role You will be required to act as departmental lead on any number of the above, as directed by the Director of Quality, Training and Development.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties as the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the department.

Competencies:

Internal and External Customer focus [essential] Developing relationships [essential] Delivering results [essential] Team Working [essential] Adaptability [essential] Interpersonal Awareness [essential] Self-Management [essential] Management of others [essential] Effective Planning [essential] Decision Making [essential] Ability to motivate, drive and lead a team [essential] Ability to critically evaluate systems and processes to find efficient ways of operating [essential] Assertive, honest, respectful communication [essential] Awareness of competitor activity [essential] Achieving results [essential]

Skills knowledge and experience:

Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Office / Office365 skills [essential] Excellent written and oral English communication [essential] Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills [essential] Prioritising, self-managing, organisational and time management skills [essential] Problem solving [essential] Ability to interpret, compile and confidently present statistical information [essential] Ability to manage multiple tasks through project management, scheduling and time management [essential] Able to deal effectively with change [essential] Decisive and able to take responsibility for agreed outcomes [essential] Degree level qualification or equivalent experience [essential] Teaching/training or assessing qualifications and/or experience [desirable] An understanding of the subjects covered by the qualifications [essential] Sound understanding of assessment theory and different methods of assessment [desirable] At least 3 years' experience in the development of qualifications and assessments [desirable] Experience of working within a regulatory environment [essential] STEM subjects teaching or assessment experience [desirable]

Benefits

Hybrid working - 2 days from the office and 3 days at home 25 days annual leave Regular Employee Engagement activities Long Service award Pension Scheme Learning and development opportunities Free On site parking Free 'The Towers' subscription which includes offers and events
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Requirement

candidate must be able to commute to office in Manchester Didsbury, 2 days a week.

Please submit a CV and Cover letter.

closing date for applications

: 23rd January 2026, however application may close early if we identify the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Salary:

34,000 - 35,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 34,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester M20 2YY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

what is your current notice Period?
Experience:

product development: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M20 2YY