Head of product management: assessment (12 month FTC)

Closing date for applications: 26 January 2026

Salary: £58,000-£65,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)

Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week

Take the lead on assessment products at Hachette Learning, shaping strategy and leading a team dedicated to championing the needs of learners and educators.

At Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education), there’s one thing we’re certain about. No two students learn the same way. That’s why our approach to teaching begins by recognising the needs of individuals first. Our mission is to enable every learner to fulfil their unique potential by empowering those who teach them. From our expert teaching and learning resources to our digital educational tools that make learning easier and more accessible for all, we provide solutions designed to maximise the impact of learning for every teacher, parent and student. Aligned with our parent company, Hachette Livre, founded in 1826, we’re proud to deliver high-quality learning solutions on a global scale. We make it easier for everyone to unlock a new world of learning. Hachette Learning is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and supporting the assessment product management team to develop and deliver a cohesive and commercially impactful product strategy
• Defining and implementing a clear roadmap aligned with organisational and customer-informed priorities
• Using data and evidence to inform product decisions and evaluate outcomes
• Collaborating with cross-functional team to ensure effective product development
• Staying informed of global assessment and edtech trends, identifying opportunities to enhance our offer
• Championing the needs of learners and educators, ensuring our products deliver meaningful value and measurable impact

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced, commercially-driven and strategic head of product management to lead our assessment product portfolio during a 12-month cover. This is a key leadership position responsible for shaping and delivering a clear product vision that meets the evolving needs of learners, educators, and partners across the globe.

You will lead a team of product managers and guide the assessment product strategy and roadmap, ensuring it is informed by data, research, and customer insight. Working collaboratively across product management, technology and data, and sales, you will drive innovation and quality while maintaining a strong focus on educational impact and accessibility.

You will have a deep knowledge of the assessment market for Primary and KS3 in the UK as well as a good understanding of the international curricula market.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in strategic product management, delivering commercially-successful products, ideally within the assessment sector.
• Demonstrable leadership skills, with experience managing and developing teams.
• A track record of commercial success, underpinned by evidence-based decision-making.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical abilities.
• A strong understanding of digital product development and familiarity with technical or data-driven projects.
• Awareness of psychometric principles and the statistics underpinning standardised assessment.
• Insight into the global education and assessment market, and how technology is shaping the future of learning.

What we offer

Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:

• 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)
• Generous pension schemes
• Rent deposit loans
• 2 community days per year
• Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)
• Retail discounts through Hachette rewards
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Wide-ranging training library
• Development programmes (including mentoring)
• Up to 70% off book purchases
• A charity bookshelf
• 12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks
• Season ticket loans
• And much more!

Our commitment

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.

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