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Richenda  Yates

Richenda Yates

Norden,GTR Manchester

Summary

Strategic Product Manager with extensive experience in managing diverse qualification portfolios across curriculum subjects. Proven expertise in aligning qualifications with regulatory requirements and industry needs, ensuring compliance and market growth. Skilled in creating persuasive business cases, developing product roadmaps, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Actively lead peer support initiatives, sharing best practices to enhance product management effectiveness.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Manager

City and Guilds
London (remote)
02.2024 - Current

Managed product lifecycle from conception to retirement, optimising performance and profitability at each stage. Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to align products with national education and training agenda. Monitored and implemented qualitative measures for products to ensure national compliance. Provide agile responses and support to a wide range of customers.

  • Managed product lifecycle from conception through to retirement, optimising performance and profitability at each stage.
  • Managed product lifecycle from conception through to retirement, optimising performance and profitability at each stage.

FE Head of Construction (apprenticeships inc.)

Bolton College
Bolton, GTR Manchester
09.2022 - Current

Managed construction department, directed tutors and work coaches to support over 700 learners and apprentices, providing quality training and development.

  • Worked with team members on project objectives.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.

Range of education leadership roles

Greater Manchester college
04.2009 - 09.2022

Led multiple departments in further education sector to enhance collaboration and streamline operations

  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.

Head of Apprenticeships

Myerscough College
Preston, Lancashire
01.2017 - 06.2018

Led agricultural apprenticeships nationally, managing £3m target while implementing compliance and employer satisfaction systems.

  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
01-2019

Advanced studies in Special education - Education

Manchester University
Manchester
01-2010

6 PGDE -

Bolton University
01-2009

D33/A1/V1 -

Guilds, Stockport College
01-2004

BA(Hons) - Communication and Psychology

University of Manchester
Manchester, MAN
01-1997

Skills

  • Product management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Project management
  • Change management
  • Lifecycle management
  • Data-driven growth

References

Mandy Slaney, Senior Product Manager - City and Guilds Ltd. mandy.slaney@cityand guilds.com

Kate Wallace, Deputy Principal -Burnley College. katiewallace250@gmail.com

Timeline

Product Manager

City and Guilds
02.2024 - Current

FE Head of Construction (apprenticeships inc.)

Bolton College
09.2022 - Current

Head of Apprenticeships

Myerscough College
01.2017 - 06.2018

Range of education leadership roles

Greater Manchester college
04.2009 - 09.2022

Master of Arts - Education

University of Huddersfield

Advanced studies in Special education - Education

Manchester University

6 PGDE -

Bolton University

D33/A1/V1 -

Guilds, Stockport College

BA(Hons) - Communication and Psychology

University of Manchester
Richenda Yates