Chester | Hybrid (Tues & Wed in office) | £85,000 - £90,000 6-month FTC – High chance of going perm Are 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 Details
Location:
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 .
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