Product Manager, Support Propositions – Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship
Employer: Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Job Title: Product Manager, Support Propositions
Location: Cambridge or Coventry, England, UK
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – typically 40–60% office-based
Contract: Fixed-term – 24 months
Hours: Full-time – 35 hours per week
Salary: £49,300 – £65,950 per year
Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants
Job Posted: 8 August 2026
Application Deadline: Thursday, 20 August 2026
Interviews: From Thursday, 27 August 2026
About Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and is part of the University of Cambridge.
The organisation supports students, teachers, researchers and educational institutions around the world and is committed to developing innovative products and services that improve educational outcomes.
This opportunity is focused on supporting significant vocational qualification reform and offers an experienced product professional the chance to influence how customers are supported during a major period of change.
About the Product Manager Role
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is seeking a strategically minded, creative and commercially aware Product Manager, Support Propositions to lead support proposition development for the initial tranches of VQ 16–19 reform.
The successful candidate will help define and develop market-leading support for teachers, centres and learners during a critical period of qualification change.
You will use customer insight, market evidence and product management expertise to develop, test and improve support propositions for priority vocational qualifications.
The role will also contribute to wider Vocational Qualification (VQ) and General Qualification (GQ) synergies, helping strengthen and connect support approaches across qualification types.
Key Responsibilities
As Product Manager, you will:
- Lead the support proposition strategy for the initial tranches of VQ 16–19 reform.
- Ensure support propositions are compelling, evidence-informed and aligned with customer needs.
- Define what market-leading support should look like during significant qualification change.
- Help OCR respond to customer needs with pace, clarity and confidence.
- Use customer insight and market research to identify opportunities and validate solutions.
- Apply product management techniques to shape, test and iterate support propositions.
- Develop support offers for priority vocational qualifications.
- Work closely with qualification, insight, delivery, digital, sales, marketing and partnership teams.
- Coordinate cross-functional colleagues to create integrated support propositions.
- Ensure products and services are delivered within agreed budgets, schedules and quality expectations.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and market differentiation.
- Help build customer confidence and competitive advantage through qualification reform.
- Accelerate opportunities for VQ/GQ collaboration and shared support approaches.
- Monitor customer feedback, market developments, emerging trends and competitor activity.
- Ensure support propositions remain relevant, timely and strategically aligned.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction throughout the product development process.
About You
The ideal candidate will have considerable leadership experience in product management, publishing or education and a strong record of developing strategy and delivering successful outcomes.
You should have:
- Strong knowledge of the UK education system.
- Ideally, experience with vocational qualifications or 16–19 education.
- Knowledge of curriculum development, teaching, learning or assessment practices.
- Experience in product management, product development or value proposition development.
- Experience developing education resources, support services or training products.
- Strong market research and analytical skills.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- A proven ability to understand customer needs and validate solutions.
- Understanding of commercial drivers within an education business.
- Experience developing commercially viable products or services.
- Ability to work within budget, scheduling and governance requirements.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to influence colleagues and stakeholders at different levels.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong presentation and influencing abilities.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Hybrid Working
This is a hybrid role based in Cambridge or Coventry.
The successful candidate will typically spend 40–60% of their working time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location.
Other flexible working arrangements may also be considered from the first day of employment, including adjustments for applicants who require them because of a disability or long-term health condition.
Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route.
This makes the vacancy particularly relevant to candidates who require UK work visa sponsorship.
However, sponsorship is subject to the applicant and role meeting the relevant Skilled Worker visa eligibility requirements. Applicants should check their individual eligibility and the latest UK government requirements before applying.
Salary and Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a salary of:
£49,300 – £65,950 per year
Benefits include:
- 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance.
- Permanent Health Insurance.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Group personal pension scheme.
- Life assurance of up to four times annual salary.
- Green travel schemes.
- Flexible and family-friendly benefits.
- Planet-friendly benefits and initiatives.
Recruitment Process
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Application deadline: Thursday, 20 August 2026
The employer may close the vacancy earlier if suitable candidates are identified.
Interviews are scheduled to begin: Thursday, 27 August 2026.
Shortlisted candidates can expect the following recruitment stages:
First-Stage Interview
A virtual interview will take place through Microsoft Teams.
Candidates will also receive a role-related task to complete and return by email before the interview.
Final Interview
Candidates who successfully progress through the first stage will be invited to a final-stage interview.
Background Checks
Successful applicants will be required to complete satisfactory background checks, including DBS checks, because the role operates within a regulated industry.
Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and inclusion.
Applicants who require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process can indicate their requirements through the online application form.
The organisation will make reasonable efforts to accommodate applicants’ needs.
Important Application Information
Applications must be submitted through the employer’s official online application procedure.
Candidates should not send their CV directly to recruiters.
If you experience technical problems or need additional support with the online application, you should contact the recruitment team.
Why Join Cambridge University Press & Assessment?
Joining Cambridge University Press & Assessment provides an opportunity to contribute to work that supports students, teachers and researchers around the world.
You will become part of a collaborative environment focused on developing better ways to serve customers and improve educational outcomes.
The organisation promotes:
- Continuous learning and development.
- Collaboration and innovation.
- Diversity of thought and background.
- An inclusive working environment.
- Career development and progression.
- A culture where employees can speak up and contribute ideas.
Who Should Apply?
This vacancy could be particularly suitable for experienced professionals with backgrounds in:
- Product Management
- Product Development
- Education
- Educational Publishing
- Vocational Qualifications
- Curriculum Development
- Learning & Development
- Assessment
- Educational Resources
- Market Research
- Customer Proposition Development
- Commercial Product Strategy
Candidates with strong UK education-sector knowledge and experience developing customer-focused products or services are encouraged to consider this opportunity.
Application
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
Because applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the employer may close the vacancy early, interested candidates should submit their application as soon as possible.
Deadline: Thursday, 20 August 2026
Location: Cambridge or Coventry, England
Salary: £49,300 – £65,950
Contract: 24-month fixed-term
Working pattern: Full-time, hybrid
Visa route: Skilled Worker sponsorship available for eligible applicants
Important
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not guaranteed for every applicant. Eligibility depends on the role, candidate and applicable UK immigration requirements. Applicants should verify their individual eligibility before applying.