Learning Programmes Development Manager (CPD Portfolio)

Job vacancy

Are you a Product Development Manager looking to make a significant and critical impact? The Royal College of Radiologists are looking for a Learning Programmes Development Manager to lead the design, development, Go To Market planning and launch of new short courses. In this role you’ll drive horizon scanning and ideation, lead cross-functional teams, and shape our portfolio to meet both educational and commercial goals.

Job details

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 7 December 2025. First stage interviews are due to take place on 12 December 2025 with final stage interviews scheduled for 17 December 2025.

Location: Central London with flexible working

Hours: Full-time/35 hours per week

Contractual status: Permanent

RCR Learning supports the professional development of clinical radiologists and oncologists throughout their careers. We design and deliver innovative learning programmes that respond to the real challenges of clinical practice. Our portfolio includes in-person, live online and blended courses alongside lecture series and conferences and we’re ambitious to grow.

In this is strategic, hands-on role you’ll shape our portfolio, drive innovation, and deliver high-impact education that improves patient care.

What you’ll do:

• Own and manage the new product development (NPD) process for live and blended learning programmes. 
• Lead the end-to-end design, development and pilot delivery of CPD courses and other learning programmes.
• Lead go to market (GTM) planning and execution for new and re-launched learning programmes to achieve RCR Learning’s commercial targets.
• Plan, undertake and synthesise market research and user testing activities to ensure new products are innovative, meet market demand and are financially viable.
• Lead reviews and redevelopment of existing short courses, ensuring products evolve to meet learners’ needs and market changes.

What you’ll need:

• Proven success in developing programmes which blend educational rigour with industry/market relevance.
• Strong experience in learning design, product development and GTM planning.
• Commercial acumen and a user-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.    
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.

How to apply

To find out more about any of the vacancies advertised, please download the candidate pack for the post you are interested in. Complete the diversity monitoring form and send a CV and covering letter to jobs@rcr.ac.uk by the stated closing date, explaining concisely how you match the requirements of the role.

Alternatively, you can send your application by post to arrive by the closing date. Please address your application to:

HR Manager
The Royal College of Radiologists
63 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3JW

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