2127 - Product Developer - Training Provider Network
Product Developer – Training Provider Network
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid) CITB is currently operating a hybrid approach to working and the teamwork from home and attend the office an average of one to two days per month depending on business need
Target Salary: £46,350 increasing from the 1st September to £47,973
Interviews: Onsite interviews will be conducted at our CITB Head Office located at Cygnet Park in Peterborough, these are anticipated to be held week beginning Monday 22nd September.
About this Opportunity
CITB aims to lead the construction sector by example to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect for all. We seek to build a workforce that reflects Britain’s diverse population and people from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for vacancies. Our main objective is to create a culture that helps all our customers strive towards a workforce that is reflective of today’s society.
We have an exciting opportunity to join CITB’s Training & Assessment team as a Product Developer for our Training Provider Network.
This brand-new initiative gives you the chance to shape and influence products from day one, ensuring they launch successfully and make a real impact across the sector.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A natural Project Manager, able to plan, deliver, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- A strong communicator, confident in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.
- Curious and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing markets and customer needs.
- Passionate about driving improvementand delivering products that add genuine value to our network.
If you thrive on variety, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference from the outset, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to play a key role in shaping the future of training delivery within the construction industry
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Managing product development
- Project manage the production of content for products via internal and external experts
- Effectively hand over new products to the Training Provider Network Manager for ongoing delivery
- Continuously review and improve the portfolio of existing products and services for TPN
- Develop the methods of product delivery to improve customer experience
- Coordinate quality reviews of product content via industry experts
Project Management
- Development of detailed product project plans with clearly identified objectives, timelines, risks and issues
- Effectively manage project delivery on an ongoing basis; monitoring and reporting on progress; managing timescales, budget and quality; and proactively managing risks and issues
- Design, allocate and manage work packages to internal and external experts
- Identify and consult with key stakeholders (internal and external) in any particular development project ensuring that they are consulted.
- Conduct post project (lessons learnt etc.) and highlight any potential future improvements
- Ensure that all projects are sufficiently resourced and that timelines for completion are both reasonable and are aligned to the product release cycle.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop product collateral to support testing and validation, and attend customer focus groups to gather feedback as required.
- Support the effective promotion of products by supporting marketing, communications and sales
Product Awareness
- Develop a full and complete understanding of your product group and support the development of the product roadmap
- Inform the development of new processes to support products and services
- Analyse product data and market research to support the production of new products and services
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering projects in a commercial environment
- Project Management professional qualification such as APM or Prince2 qualification (or be willing to work towards this)
- Education to A level standard (or equivalent)
- Clear, confident and persuasive communicator and presenter at appropriate levels
- Ability to influence and negotiate both internally and externally
- Self-motivated and able to plan and organise own workload
- Strong problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
- Experience of developing products or content in the training or education sector
- Experience of the construction sector
- The ability to manage conflict and difficult situations
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas shutdown
- Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Professional development & funded training qualifications
- Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters
- A team that respects you, your trade, and your time-served knowledge
- Be part of a respected organisation shaping the future of UK construction
Please note: Selection for interviews will be based on candidates completing the full application form including the statement of suitability. CVs may be added as supporting information but will not be considered if the statement of suitability has not been completed.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment
For general queries regarding your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@citb.co.uk
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For general queries regarding your application, please contact our customer contact services CITB-recruitment-enquiries@gov.sscl.com or 0345 241 5364.
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