Product Consultancy Manager - Education

Senior Product Consultant – Education (Product Consultancy)

Location:

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Bec the leader of a high‑impact Product Consultancy function within Civica’s Education offering, leading a team delivering across multiple products.

• Lead, mentor, and develop Product Consultants, driving performance and engagement
• Ensure high‑quality delivery of multiple products on time, within budget, and to standard
• Manage utilisation, forecasting, and contractual milestones to protect revenue
• Act as escalation point and enable problem‑solving across the team
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to align delivery with commercial priorities
• Embed consistent processes, governance, and best practices across the team

• Proven experience leading and developing high‑performing consultancy or project teams
• Strong service delivery and project management background (PRINCE2 preferred)
• Experience managing budgets, utilisation, and contractual milestones
• Excellent stakeholder management, including engagement with C‑suite executives
• Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment

• Experience in Gov Tech or public sector delivery (Education a huge benefit)
• Strong leadership and people development capabilities
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders effectively
• Commercial awareness with focus on maximising revenue and utilisation
• Proven ability to implement best‑practice delivery frameworks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays – plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days
• Days of Difference – up to 3 extra days off for volunteering
• Pension contribution – 5% employer match
• Income protection – up to 75% salary cover for long‑term illness
• Life assurance – 4x salary tax‑free lump sum
• Critical illness cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents)
• Private medical insurance – fast access to private healthcare
• Health cash plan – claim back physio, therapies & more
• Dental insurance – cover for routine & emergency care
• Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme – wide range of electric & hybrid vehicles
• Affinity groups – employee‑led communities
• Bounty bonus – refer a friend & get rewarded

There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the list above, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

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