[Hiring] Senior Product Development Lead @Voice 21

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Salary: Senior Lead Band, Spine point 5, £45,748.00 plus £312 pa working from home allowance

Application details

To apply:

• Please submit your most recent CV and a document answering the questions below:
• Tell us why you want to work at Voice 21. What is it about us and our mission that excites you? (Max. 400 words)
• Making direct reference to the job description, please tell us the three main reasons why you would make an excellent Senior Product Development Lead (Max. 400 words)
• Tell us about something you have achieved recently that you are proud of? (Max 200 words)

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 at [email protected]

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.