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Assistant Learning Product Owner – Cabinet Office

Location: London, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne or York
Salary: £45,292 – £53,629 per year
Job Grade: Senior Executive Officer (SEO)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible Working
Business Area: Government People Group (GPG)
Job Type: Human Resources
Number of Vacancies: 1
Reference: 479697
Closing Date: 11:55 pm, Sunday 20 September 2026

Job Overview

The Cabinet Office is recruiting an Assistant Learning Product Owner to join Government Skills within the Design and Delivery Team.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of leadership and management learning programmes across the Civil Service.

The successful candidate will primarily oversee the Accredited Pathway programme, focused on developing leadership and management capability among Senior Civil Servants (SCS).

The role will involve programme operations, learning design and delivery, stakeholder engagement, governance, evaluation, data reporting and continuous improvement.

About Government Skills

Government Skills is undergoing a period of expansion and transformation.

In January 2026, the government announced plans to establish the National School of Government and Public Services, supporting ambitions for a highly professional Civil Service.

The new school is intended to align training with government priorities, introduce a streamlined curriculum and invest in public-sector leadership.

The Design and Delivery Team is responsible for curating, designing and delivering high-quality learning opportunities that equip civil servants with the skills and knowledge required to deliver excellent public services.

About the Accredited Pathway Programme

The Line Management Capability (LMC) programme was established to deliver Line Management Standards and management training, including an Accredited Pathway.

The Accredited Pathway pilot was launched in June 2025 for Senior Civil Service line managers.

The seven-month programme is designed for Deputy Director (SCS1) roles with line management responsibility.

Participants develop skills, knowledge and behaviours aligned with the Civil Service Line Management Standards.

The programme was designed in collaboration with the University of Leeds and provides participants who complete it with:

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  • A Level 7 certificate
  • Chartered Fellow status from the Chartered Management Institute
  • Seven months of structured learning
  • Five modules covering Self-effectiveness, People, Decision, Change and Delivery

As the pilot concludes, the team will review and redesign the programme ahead of its wider launch.

The Role

As Assistant Learning Product Owner, you will act as the assistant lead for the Accredited Pathway programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing onboarding and engagement activities
  • Supporting learning design and delivery
  • Managing programme governance
  • Producing and overseeing data reporting
  • Managing day-to-day operations of a large-scale learning programme
  • Supporting programme review and redesign
  • Building relationships across government
  • Working with senior leaders and stakeholders
  • Contributing to other leadership and management learning programmes

The Design and Delivery Team operates flexibly, so you may also have opportunities to design and deliver other leadership and management courses, particularly those aimed at Senior Civil Service audiences.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Oversee the design, strategy and delivery of the Accredited Pathway.
  • Contribute to future leadership and management product development.
  • Ensure value for money while managing cross-team dependencies.
  • Lead evaluation of learning interventions.
  • Capture lessons learned and use data and user insights to improve programme design.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships across government departments, professions, suppliers and external partners.
  • Engage with senior leadership forums and engagement groups.
  • Ensure alignment with the Civil Service People Plan and wider Government Skills priorities.
  • Build and maintain a cross-government network.
  • Encourage adoption of the Accredited Pathway and other leadership and management courses.
  • Use evidence and insights to demonstrate impact and improvements in leadership and line management practice.
  • Develop innovative, evidence-based learning products.
  • Improve existing products across face-to-face, hybrid and virtual learning environments.
  • Potentially undertake line management responsibilities.

Essential Requirements

Delivery Leadership

A proven track record of delivering large, multi-stakeholder programmes from design through to live operation, translating strategy into delivery and achieving benefits realisation.

Learning & Development

Experience leading learning and development interventions and designing and delivering creative, impactful learning in face-to-face and/or virtual environments.

Applicants should also have a strong understanding of adult learning theories, approaches and methodologies.

Stakeholder & Contract Management

Experience working with multidisciplinary stakeholders, external suppliers and subject matter experts, with the ability to secure buy-in and manage contracts effectively.

Learner Journey & Programme Operations

Experience overseeing the end-to-end learner journey and operational management of learning and development programmes or courses in face-to-face or virtual environments.

Communication & Engagement

The ability to brief stakeholders at different levels, develop clear and engaging communications, build relationships and establish networks across government.

Organisation & Collaboration

Strong organisational and collaborative skills, including the ability to balance multiple priorities and changing demands while maintaining attention to detail.

Evaluation & Analytics

Experience designing and leading evaluation frameworks, using data to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate impact.

Desirable Requirements

The following would be advantageous:

  • Understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS) for course structuring and reporting.
  • Foundational multimedia production skills, including video editing, audio recording, graphic design principles and image editing.
  • Experience with Virtual Learning Environments.
  • Experience using generative AI tools to design learning content.
  • Experience working with senior leaders.
  • Understanding of senior leader expectations and challenges.

Working Arrangements

The role is available on:

  • Full-time basis
  • Part-time basis
  • Flexible working arrangements

Cabinet Office policy states that a minimum of 60% of working time should normally be spent at the employee’s principal workplace.

Depending on the nature of the role and business requirements, this may be up to 100%.

Attendance at other locations for official business will also count towards the required level of attendance.

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Locations

The vacancy is available across the following locations:

  • London: E14 4PU
  • Glasgow: G2 8HS
  • Manchester: M2 3AA
  • Newcastle upon Tyne: NE98 1ZZ
  • York: YO1 7PX

Salary

The advertised salary range is £45,292 to £53,629 per year, depending on location.

National: £45,292 – £49,073

London: £49,458 – £53,629

New entrants are expected to join at the minimum of the relevant pay band.

The Cabinet Office also contributes towards membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.

Benefits

The Cabinet Office offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Learning and development tailored to the role.
  • Flexible working options.
  • An inclusive working environment.
  • Civil Service Pension.
  • Employer pension contributions of 28.97%.
  • Minimum of 25 days’ paid annual leave.
  • Annual leave increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days.

Civil Service Behaviours

Candidates will be assessed against:

  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Changing and Improving
  • Delivering at Pace

The application specifically asks candidates to provide evidence for Managing a Quality Service.

Application Requirements

The application process will require:

  • CV
  • 750-word statement of suitability addressing the essential criteria
  • 250-word lead behaviour statement for Managing a Quality Service

If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead behaviour, Managing a Quality Service.

Selection Process

Applicants who successfully pass the sift will be invited to interview.

The interview will assess candidates against:

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  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Changing and Improving
  • Delivering at Pace

Strengths questions will also be assessed.

Expected sift: Week commencing 21 September 2026

Expected interviews: October 2026

Interview format: Face-to-face or video interview

Candidates selected for interview will be notified of the interview location or format.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support an application.

However, candidates must ensure that all examples and statements are truthful, factually accurate and based directly on their own experience.

The Cabinet Office states that applications may be withdrawn where plagiarism is identified, including presenting the ideas or experiences of others or AI-generated material as the applicant’s own.

Security Checks

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a basic or equivalent criminal record check.

People working with government assets must also complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.

Successful candidates transferring from another Government Department may also be subject to additional checks.

Nationality Requirements

The vacancy is broadly open to:

  • UK nationals
  • Republic of Ireland nationals
  • Commonwealth nationals who have the right to work in the UK
  • Eligible EU, Swiss, Norwegian, Icelandic and Liechtenstein nationals and qualifying family members with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme
  • Certain individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme by 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals and certain family members who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Applicants should check the Civil Service nationality rules to confirm their eligibility.

Additional Information

A reserve list may be held for 12 months, from which further appointments may be made.

The Civil Service recruits on merit through fair and open competition.

The vacancy is also part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction, subject to the applicable recruitment requirements.

Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants who require changes to the recruitment process.

Contact Information

Job Contact: Mark Berryman

Email: mark.berryman1@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Recruitment Team: cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Application Deadline

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 20 September 2026.

Applications submitted after the closing deadline may not be considered.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the full vacancy requirements and submit their application through the official Civil Service Jobs recruitment portal.

Job Reference: 479697

Important: Once the vacancy closes, the original job advert may no longer be available, so applicants may wish to save a copy of the vacancy information for their records.

Apply through the official Civil Service Jobs vacancy and follow the application instructions carefully.

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