Manager (Professional Development)
Leicester - Hybrid + home working, with UK travel
£50,613
MakeADifference
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of professional development across the education sector. As Manager of ASCL PD, you will lead and grow a nationally recognised offer that directly supports school,collegeand trust leaders to thrive.
By developing high-quality learning,developmentand consultancy services, you will influence leadership practice across the UKhelping education organisations navigate complexity, improveoutcomesand deliver excellence for their communities.
WhyThisRoleMatters
ASCL PD plays a critical role in strengthening the Associations impact and reach. This position sits at the heart of our strategic ambitionsensuring our professional development offer is innovative, financially sustainable, and a go-to choice for leaders across the sector.
You will bridge strategy and deliveryaligning professional development with ASCLs wider work, enhancing member value, and driving growth in a competitive market.Youllplay a key role in delivering ASCLs mission:
Speaking on behalf of members. Acting on behalf of children and young people.
WhoWereLookingFor
Wereseekinga confident and strategic leader who combines commercial awareness with a passion for education and professional learning.
You will bring:
Proven experience leading and developing professional development services or similar commercial offers
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire high-performing teams
Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and growth strategies
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Strong analytical capability, using data and insight to inform decisions
A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders
A commitment to delivering exceptional service and continuous improvement
Experience of the education sector or working with boards or trustees is highly desirable.
WhatYoullBeDoing
Strategic leadership
Develop and deliver a clear growth strategy, including mission, vision, KPIs and commercial objectives
Ensure ASCL PD strengthens and complements the wider ASCL offer
Business andfinancial management
Lead budget planning and oversight, ensuring sustainability and growth
Monitor performance through data, reporting and KPIs to inform strategic decisions
Programme development and delivery
Expand and innovate PD products and services
Oversee delivery of flagship events, including ASCLs annual conference and leadership programmes
Leadership and team management
Lead, motivate and develop a diverse team of specialists
Manage a network of trainers and consultants
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture
Partnership and collaboration
Work cross-functionally to deliver a compelling and differentiated offer
Engage with marketing,policyand commercial teams to maximise impact and reach
Performance and continuous improvement
Evaluate programme impact and refine services based on feedback and insight
Drive efficiency,qualityand innovation across all activity
What We Offer
ASCL is an equal opportunities employer and offers a very generous package of benefits including
Flexible working:Flexible workingfrom home with at least two days office based in Leicester.
Generous leave: 33 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension: 9% employer contribution
Professional development: Ongoing training and peer support
Expenses covered: Travel, home-working allowance, and equipment provided
Inclusive culture: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
We encourage applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief,sexor sexual orientation.
For thishybridrolethe post-holderideally wouldlive withinone hour of ASCL HQ.with a combination of working from home and being in-person at our Leicester HQ at least two days per weekandtravel across the UK asrequired.IT and telephone equipment will be provided.
Ifyoureready to lead a service that makes a real difference to education leaders and organisations across the UK, we would love to hear from you.
INTERESTED?
The closing date for application is 4pm onMonday 15 June 2026.
Interviews will be heldin-person, atASCL HQin LeicesteronMonday 22 June2026.
Start date:Tuesday 1 September2026but dependent on individual circumstances.
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