Product Designer

Job Description

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.As a Product Designer you will interpret and share key information with subject experts and external specialists to develop General and Vocational qualifications that are attractive to customers, high quality and cost effective. The qualifications will meetregulatory requirements and our design strategy. The job holder will work closely and collaboratively with others to gather feedback and make recommendations based on this to develop appropriate products. This diverse role requires excellent interpersonalskills, attention to detail and a focus on getting things right and getting things done.About the roleThe product designer is a crucial role within Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and this is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to OCRs future success. You will be part of a strong, mutually supportive team that will support your personaldevelopment in an exciting time for our organisation.Our work is underpinned by evidence and insight. As a product designer you will lead teams of contributors and liaise with relevant stakeholders to gather knowledge and insight in the design of new or revised qualifications. You will be responsible for ensuringthat the products are delivered on time, to cost, and to quality assurance parameters. This includes regulatory requirements and meeting the needs of our customers.Working with colleagues in different teams including assessment, sales and marketing, operations, product management and product support, forms a key part of this role as you strive to create innovative and exciting products.About youYou will be required to draw upon your previous experience of working within the education or assessment sector when designing or developing educational products. As such you will need to be an excellent communicator and be able to interpret a wide rangeof information in the creation or improvement of a product. The ability to influence to create buy-in and gain agreement, particularly when dealing with multiple stakeholders with conflicting interests, is essential in this role. As a product designer youneed to be a confident "plate spinner", as you will often have multiple competing priorities.This is your opportunity to make an impact! If you dont want to miss out, please take a look at the job description attached at the end of the advert. We want to hear from you.Rewards and benefitsWe will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

• Group personal pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Green travel schemes
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.Ready to pursue your potential Apply now.We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being Sunday 30th October 2022 and interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 10th or Friday 11th November 2022.Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.Why join usJoining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. Youll belong to a collaborative team thats exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharingour mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential towho we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet.We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

Keyskills :
Product Design