Product Owner

Product Owner 24-month Fixed Term Contract Manchester: £52,763

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- £58,913 Milton Keynes: £54,938
- £61,343 Hybrid
- 2 x days a week in the office Introduction You'll join AQA at a pivotal moment as we reshape the future of digital assessment at a national scale.

Our work underpins GCSEs and A-levels across the country, meaning the products you help deliver have a real and immediate impact on learners, teachers and schools.

You'll be part of a world-leading education organisation that's investing in modern, resilient and accessible digital assessment solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team that's helping to define how assessment evolves for years to come.

Purpose of the role You'll play a central role in developing digital products that directly support teachers and schools, ultimately improving outcomes for learners.

As part of the rapidly expanding Assessment Technology team, you'll help deliver mission-critical systems that sit at the heart of AQA's strategic transformation.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to shape solutions that are reliable, intuitive and grounded in real user needs.

You'll also contribute to AQA's responsible approach to innovation, particularly around AI, ensuring that new technology enhances the assessment experience in an ethical and sustainable way.

Key responsibilities In this role, you'll be responsible for: Prioritising and managing the product backlog to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Working closely with development teams to provide clear, actionable user stories and requirements.

Maintaining a strong understanding of user needs and incorporating feedback into product improvements.

Partnering with stakeholders to align delivery with organisational strategy and goals.

Supporting sprint planning, refinement and release activities to ensure high-quality delivery.

What we are looking for You'll thrive here if you enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering meaningful outcomes in a technology-focused environment.

Strong understanding of product management within a software or technology context.

Confidence working with cross-functional teams and technical stakeholders.

Ability to plan, organise and prioritise effectively.

A collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering value.

What's in it for you You'll join a collaborative team built on autonomy, trust and shared purpose, with opportunities to shape the future of digital assessment.

Meaningful impact through work on nationally significant digital assessment systems.

Opportunities for career progression within a growing function.

25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and extra closure days at Christmas a 35-hour working week with flexible working arrangements an excellent contributory pension scheme (6%-11.5% depending on your contribution) life assurance, BUPA PMI, and health cash plan enhanced maternity and paternity schemes Diversity and Inclusion Statement At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion.

We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes.

Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. xwzovoh

Application Process To apply, please submit your CV along with a short cover statement outlining your interest.

Application deadline: Monday 1st June 2026 Interview process: Stage 1: Microsoft Teams interview Stage 2: Face-to-face interview at our Manchester or Milton Keynes office STEC