Product Manager – Apprenticeships, Accreditation and Awards

• Up to £60,000
• Permanent / Full Time
• Stevenage with Hybrid Working

• Are you passionate about shaping strategic programmes that drive impact and meet the needs of apprenticeship providers, academia, and industry?
• Do you have the expertise to develop and grow our Professional Standards activities?
• Could you be our next Product Manager, leading the evolution of our End Point Assessment, Accreditation, and Awards to deliver meaningful results?

At the IET, making our world a better place starts by creating a better place for our people. At the IET you’ll have more than just a job. Our work is exciting and challenging, connecting the people who solve the problems that matter. It means working with us has real meaning and impact, and you’ll grow – professionally and personally – in ways you never thought possible. We’re also making significant investments in our people, including providing a modern, vibrant workplace and embracing hybrid working.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will lead the strategic development of the IET’s End Point Assessment services (EPA), Education and Training Accreditation, and Awards, Scholarships and Prizes offerings, ensuring they align with the IET’s strategic goals and meet the evolving needs of the engineering industry. You will focus on designing new services and growing an already established and successful portfolio, ensuring it continues to resonate with apprenticeship providers, employers, academic institutions, and professional members, alongside supporting career development and professional standards.

A key aspect of this role will involve market analysis and stakeholder engagement to identify growth opportunities across regions and engineering disciplines for our product offerings. You will also develop assessment mechanisms aligned with apprenticeship standards for EPA and you will collaborate with industry, academia, and regulatory bodies to ensure that the IET’s offerings reflect the latest industry requirements. By leveraging insights from your industry experience, you will shape offerings that are practical, relevant, and impactful, fostering alignment with professional engineering standards.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to represent the IET’s interests on external groups, such as employer trailblazer groups, regulators, and professional engineering institutions, advocating for the alignment of vocational education and apprenticeships with engineering standards. Furthermore, you will also oversee the development and enhancement of our Awards and Prizes programmes, ensuring they continue to engage students, apprentices, members, and donors, whilst also identifying new opportunities for growth in collaboration with the Fundraising team.

The role of Product Manager will also encompass monitoring the performance of these portfolios through metrics and dashboards, defining roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and budgetary requirements. You will work closely with internal teams across Sales, Operations, and Technology, as well as international colleagues, to drive innovation, manage risks, and ensure efficient delivery of services.

What we hope you can bring to the role

We are looking for a candidate with industry and education sector insights , combined with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in developing impactful accreditation and professional development offerings. You will have a proven ability to translate sector needs into innovative solutions that align with our strategic objectives as a professional membership body.

Your commercial acumen and strategic thinking will enable you to identify new opportunities, influence stakeholders, and drive the growth of our EPA, accreditation, and awards portfolio. Given the nature of the role, a good understanding of regulatory requirements is needed, including those of the Engineering Council and Ofqual, as is experience navigating complex compliance landscapes.

Working across multiple IET product offerings, you will develop product strategies and define the resources necessary for their success including assessment mechanisms and guidance.. Your ability to conduct market research, analyse data, and leverage insights will also play an important role in helping to shape strategies that position the IET as a leader in professional standards and excellence.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills are critical, as you will engage with diverse stakeholders, including apprentices, academic institutions, corporate partners, and regulatory bodies. Fluency in additional languages or familiarity with international contexts would be an advantage, as would the willingness to travel to support the development of these offerings. Above all, however, you will be motivated to deliver meaningful change and innovation, helping the IET to empower the next generation of engineering professionals.

We’d love to get to know you

Is Imposter syndrome creeping in? Don’t worry – we’d rather hear from you this time than not hear from you at all! Read on for a little more information about the role; but also, keep in mind that we’re open to discussing flexible ways of working, including reduced hours and working in an agile way, supported by a hybrid working framework that allows you to find the best place to do your best work.

A little more about the role

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for the IET’s End Point Assessment (EPA), Accreditation, and Awards and Prizes portfolios, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and market needs.
• Conduct market research and stakeholder engagement to identify opportunities for growth across geographies, engineering disciplines, and target audiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry, academia, and regulatory bodies, influencing the development of professional standards and ensuring alignment with current and future industry requirements.
• Oversee the design of assessment strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as Ofqual and the Engineering Council.
• Work closely with committees, the Fundraising team, and external partners to shape the portfolio of awards, scholarships, and prizes, fostering engagement and aligning with the IET’s mission.
• Monitor and evaluate portfolio performance using key metrics, dashboards, and market insights to inform continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with internal teams across Operations, Sales, and Technology to ensure the effective delivery of services within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Represent the IET on external groups, advocating for the alignment of apprenticeships, vocational education, and accreditation processes with professional engineering standards.

A little more about what we’re looking for

• Significant experience of industry and education contexts with an understanding of regulatory requirements for professional standards.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver strategic plans that drive growth, innovation, and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across industry, academia, and regulatory bodies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of compliance requirements, including familiarity with Engineering Council and Ofqual standards and processes.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring delivery within budget and timelines.
• Analytical and commercially astute, capable of using data insights to inform decision-making and drive portfolio enhancements.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting to senior stakeholders and engaging with diverse audiences.
• A collaborative and innovative approach, combined with the ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions.

What if you could be you? The IET is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To find out more, head over to our ‘Work for the IET’ site.