Back to searchHead of Product Chester | Hybrid (Tues & Wed in office) | £85,000 - £90,0006-month FTC – High chance of going permAre you a product leader who thrives on fixing broken processes, aligning teams, and tackling tough vendor relationships head-on?This is not your standard Head of Product role. We need someone who can walk into a challenging but exciting environment, quickly assess what’s working (and what isn’t), build trust with stakeholders, and drive real change. You’ll be leading product for a well-established finance business, working with a critical but difficult third-party tech provider while rebuilding confidence in an under-supported internal team.What’s the challenge?- Own & drive product strategy – Lead the roadmap, align with the business, and push for innovation.- Fix a tough vendor relationship – The core platform is managed by a difficult third party, and we need someone who can build trust and transparency with them while keeping them accountable.- Rebuild the internal product team – This small but talented team has lacked strong leadership. Your job? Give them their confidence back and set a clear direction.- Stakeholder management is everything – Senior leadership needs a strong communicator who can cut through the noise, understand priorities, and get buy-in.- Deliver a complex platform migration – The business is moving to a new core system, and it’s not been smooth sailing. You’ll need to bring structure, clarity, and direction.What you’ll need to smash this role:- 7-8+ years in Product Management – in tech, fintech or ideally SaaS.- A track record of managing tough third-party relationships – You know how to influence, push back, and drive results.- Excellent stakeholder management skills – You’re great at navigating internal politics, getting buy-in, and making things happen.- Experience leading a team – Coaching, mentoring, and bringing out the best in people.- Strong commercial mindset – You understand product, but you also get the business side and can drive real impact.- Agile, data-driven, and customer-focused – You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.The DetailsLocation: Chester (you’ll need to be in the office every Tuesday & Wednesday).Contract: 6-month FTC – but with a very high chance of going permanent there after.Salary: £85,000 - £90,000.This is a rare opportunity to make a huge impact in a high-growth business. If you love solving real business problems, turning chaos into structure, and leading teams through change, this is your role.
Head of Product
Daniel James Resourcing
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE3 8DG, England
£85,000 per month
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Head of Product position in Chester offers a salary range of £85,000 - £90,000 for a 6-month fixed-term contract with a strong possibility of becoming permanent.
- The ideal candidate will have 7-8+ years of experience in Product Management, preferably in tech, fintech, or SaaS industries.
- This role requires a product leader who can manage challenging vendor relationships, rebuild an internal product team, and drive product strategy.
- Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, along with a proven ability to influence and navigate internal politics to achieve buy-in.
- The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, demonstrating a strong commercial mindset and data-driven approach.