Companies House
Looking for a great opportunity to lead and improve digital products? We're recruiting for 2 Senior Product Manager opportunities within our Digital & Technology Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape products and services used by millions, influence strategic priorities, and help deliver improvements that create real value for both customers and colleagues. Salary: £53,540 - £57,250 Locations: Cardiff or Edinburgh 2 permanent, full-time roles Flexible working with no core hours (6am-8pm options) 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and a privilege day Excellent Civil Service pension with an average 28.97% employer contribution Inclusive culture with wellbeing, development and work-life balance at its heart As a Senior Product Manager, you'll work with multidisciplinary teams across a diverse portfolio of services, from customer-facing digital products to internal services that support the wider ambitions of Companies House. It's a great opportunity for an experienced product professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and innovative environment. As Senior Product Manager you will play a key role in the design, delivery and management of Companies House Products and Services. You will: Take ownership of the direction, priorities and outcomes for one or more products or services, making sure they meet user needs and support Companies House objectives. Lead product work from Discovery through delivery, helping teams understand problems, identify opportunities and focus on delivering value. Work with Service Owners, Service Managers, Senior Responsible Owners and other stakeholders to shape the service vision, agree priorities, plan improvements and develop future roadmaps. Use evidence from user feedback, research, data and service performance to make decisions and improve products and services. Work closely with delivery teams and other professions to ensure work is understood, prioritised appropriately and delivers value to users and the organisation. Identify, manage and communicate significant risks, dependencies and issues, ensuring stakeholders have the information they need to make informed decisions and take appropriate action. Build strong relationships across Companies House to improve collaboration, align priorities and support successful delivery across services. Support commercial, procurement and supplier-management activities, helping delivery partners meet agreed outcomes and standards. Recruit, lead, coach and develop Product Managers, supporting their growth and helping maintain high product management standards across the profession. Support the Head of Product Management with workforce planning, capability development and improving the Product Management profession. Lead and contribute to Communities of Practice, knowledge sharing, professional development initiatives and cross-profession collaboration. Support Service Standard Assessments and assurance activities, ensuring products and services meet government and organisational standards. Person specification We're looking for the following skills and experience that will be assessed throughout the selection process. The successful candidate will have: Experience of product leadership, developing people and applying technical understanding to make effective product decisions. Experience leading, coaching and developing individuals and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. A proven track record of owning product decisions, setting priorities and delivering successful products and services. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence decisions and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience managing competing priorities and balancing user needs, business objectives, operational requirements and delivery constraints in a complex environment. Experience using user research, data and service performance insights to identify improvements and make evidence-based decisions. Strong experience identifying, managing and communicating risks, issues and dependencies to support informed decision-making. Experience delivering products and services using agile ways of working and supporting teams to work effectively in agile environments. Experience working in a technical environment, with an understanding of modern technology, software development and collaboration with technical specialists. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Benefits Alongside your salary of £53,540, Companies House contributes £15,510 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we're committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices.
Looking for a great opportunity to lead and improve digital products? We're recruiting for 2 Senior Product Manager opportunities within our Digital & Technology Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape products and services used by millions, influence strategic priorities, and help deliver improvements that create real value for both customers and colleagues. Salary: £53,540 - £57,250 Locations: Cardiff or Edinburgh 2 permanent, full-time roles Flexible working with no core hours (6am-8pm options) 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and a privilege day Excellent Civil Service pension with an average 28.97% employer contribution Inclusive culture with wellbeing, development and work-life balance at its heart As a Senior Product Manager, you'll work with multidisciplinary teams across a diverse portfolio of services, from customer-facing digital products to internal services that support the wider ambitions of Companies House. It's a great opportunity for an experienced product professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and innovative environment. As Senior Product Manager you will play a key role in the design, delivery and management of Companies House Products and Services. You will: Take ownership of the direction, priorities and outcomes for one or more products or services, making sure they meet user needs and support Companies House objectives. Lead product work from Discovery through delivery, helping teams understand problems, identify opportunities and focus on delivering value. Work with Service Owners, Service Managers, Senior Responsible Owners and other stakeholders to shape the service vision, agree priorities, plan improvements and develop future roadmaps. Use evidence from user feedback, research, data and service performance to make decisions and improve products and services. Work closely with delivery teams and other professions to ensure work is understood, prioritised appropriately and delivers value to users and the organisation. Identify, manage and communicate significant risks, dependencies and issues, ensuring stakeholders have the information they need to make informed decisions and take appropriate action. Build strong relationships across Companies House to improve collaboration, align priorities and support successful delivery across services. Support commercial, procurement and supplier-management activities, helping delivery partners meet agreed outcomes and standards. Recruit, lead, coach and develop Product Managers, supporting their growth and helping maintain high product management standards across the profession. Support the Head of Product Management with workforce planning, capability development and improving the Product Management profession. Lead and contribute to Communities of Practice, knowledge sharing, professional development initiatives and cross-profession collaboration. Support Service Standard Assessments and assurance activities, ensuring products and services meet government and organisational standards. Person specification We're looking for the following skills and experience that will be assessed throughout the selection process. The successful candidate will have: Experience of product leadership, developing people and applying technical understanding to make effective product decisions. Experience leading, coaching and developing individuals and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. A proven track record of owning product decisions, setting priorities and delivering successful products and services. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence decisions and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience managing competing priorities and balancing user needs, business objectives, operational requirements and delivery constraints in a complex environment. Experience using user research, data and service performance insights to identify improvements and make evidence-based decisions. Strong experience identifying, managing and communicating risks, issues and dependencies to support informed decision-making. Experience delivering products and services using agile ways of working and supporting teams to work effectively in agile environments. Experience working in a technical environment, with an understanding of modern technology, software development and collaboration with technical specialists. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Benefits Alongside your salary of £53,540, Companies House contributes £15,510 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we're committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices.
Companies House
Shape digital services used by millions across the UK! Companies House is looking for two Product Managers to join its Digital & Technology Services team and help deliver innovative, user-focused digital products that make a real difference. You'll work with talented multidisciplinary teams, influence the future of public services, and play a key role in the organisation's digital transformation. Are you passionate about delivering digital products that make a real difference to users? Do you enjoy solving complex problems and helping teams focus on what matters most? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a Product Manager to join our Digital & Technology Services Directorate at Companies House. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver high-quality digital services used by millions of people across the UK. At Companies House, we foster a supportive and inclusive culture where wellbeing, flexibility and work-life balance are a priority. We believe our people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and empowered. As a Product Manager, you'll play a key role in driving forward our digital transformation. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams to design, build and continuously improve services that meet the needs of users and the UK business landscape. Salary: £42,923 - £47,044 Locations: We offer a choice of Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast Permanent, full-time role Flexible working with no core hours (6am-8pm options) 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Excellent Civil Service pension with an average 28.97% employer contribution Supportive, inclusive culture focused on wellbeing and work-life balance This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working collaboratively, and creating digital services that support the UK business community. As a Product Manager at Companies House, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality digital services that support millions of users across the UK. Working within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, influencing decisions along the product lifecycle, championing best practice to deliver a modern and accessible service for users and our services. The role suits someone who enjoys working with others, is comfortable making decisions, and can work through uncertainty. You will need to be confident in explaining your thinking and helping others understand the direction of the product. Key Responsibilities Define and communicate a clear product vision, aligning roadmaps and backlogs to strategic goals and sprint priorities Own and prioritise the product backlog, making risk-based decisions to unblock delivery and maintain momentum Ensure delivery meets user needs, accessibility, legislation, and GDS/GOV.UK standards within a regulated environment Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, which include delivery managers, designers, researchers, analysts, architects, and operational subject matter experts to deliver change and drive continuous improvement Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, acting as the bridge between service owners, business areas and delivery teams Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly through appropriate channels (e.g. workshops, demos, and engagement sessions) Use data, analytics, and user research, and insight to inform decisions, measure performance and improve outcomes Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, balancing user, business, and technical needs, and supporting live service optimisation Person specification We are looking for the following skills and experience which will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be someone who can demonstrate: Influential leadership: building strong relationships; communicates and presents clearly; inspires and empowers teams; aligns stakeholders and drives collaboration across multidisciplinary teams Owners mindset and drive: Takes ownership; thinks long term; delivers with excellence; gets things done Growth mindset and continuously learning: Curious by nature with strong having a awareness of government digital standards, governance, and regulated environments Strategic thinking: Ability to see the big picture, making confident decisions and the ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments Deep customer empathy: Advocate for the user, listening and understanding the users' needs, whilst delivering meaningful solutions Resilience and adaptability: understanding of the product lifecycle, product vision, roadmaps and backlog management to support iterative delivery Data and outcome focused: Strong attention to detail; outcome focused, with the ability to balance user needs, business and technical priorities, using data and feedback to drive impact and learn Technical Experience Familiarity with delivery and collaboration tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft 365) Awareness of Agile frameworks, particularly Scrum, and how these support iterative delivery Awareness of GDS standards, GOV.UK service principles, user-centred design, and accessibility standards Experience of working with developers, architects, and technical leads to understand constraints, dependencies, and opportunities Knowledge of using data, analytics, and user insight to monitor performance and inform decisions Awareness of tools and frameworks to support prioritisation and risk-based decision making Qualifications Please provide details of qualifications and/or equivalent experience demonstrating transferable skills relevant to Product Management. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Understanding of Agile tools and frameworks to support with business prioritisation and risk-based decision making Benefits Alongside your salary of £42,923, Companies House contributes £12,434 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Join Companies House and discover a role that offers more than just a job, with flexibility, career development and a genuinely supportive culture where you can thrive: Flexible working from day one - hybrid working, flexible hours and flexitime A generous, competitive package - including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays We invest in your future - funded training, professional qualifications and clear career progression pathways A modern and welcoming workplace - collaboration spaces, on-site facilities and an office you'll enjoy Stand-out location benefits - including free parking in Cardiff and on-site amenities across all locations Wellbeing at the heart of what we do - occupational health support, mental health advocates and wellbeing initiatives Real savings and lifestyle perks - myLifestyle discounts, gym discounts and childcare support A friendly, social and inclusive culture - staff networks, sports and social groups and volunteering opportunities Security you can count on - Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions of around 28%
Shape digital services used by millions across the UK! Companies House is looking for two Product Managers to join its Digital & Technology Services team and help deliver innovative, user-focused digital products that make a real difference. You'll work with talented multidisciplinary teams, influence the future of public services, and play a key role in the organisation's digital transformation. Are you passionate about delivering digital products that make a real difference to users? Do you enjoy solving complex problems and helping teams focus on what matters most? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a Product Manager to join our Digital & Technology Services Directorate at Companies House. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver high-quality digital services used by millions of people across the UK. At Companies House, we foster a supportive and inclusive culture where wellbeing, flexibility and work-life balance are a priority. We believe our people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and empowered. As a Product Manager, you'll play a key role in driving forward our digital transformation. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams to design, build and continuously improve services that meet the needs of users and the UK business landscape. Salary: £42,923 - £47,044 Locations: We offer a choice of Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast Permanent, full-time role Flexible working with no core hours (6am-8pm options) 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Excellent Civil Service pension with an average 28.97% employer contribution Supportive, inclusive culture focused on wellbeing and work-life balance This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working collaboratively, and creating digital services that support the UK business community. As a Product Manager at Companies House, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality digital services that support millions of users across the UK. Working within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, influencing decisions along the product lifecycle, championing best practice to deliver a modern and accessible service for users and our services. The role suits someone who enjoys working with others, is comfortable making decisions, and can work through uncertainty. You will need to be confident in explaining your thinking and helping others understand the direction of the product. Key Responsibilities Define and communicate a clear product vision, aligning roadmaps and backlogs to strategic goals and sprint priorities Own and prioritise the product backlog, making risk-based decisions to unblock delivery and maintain momentum Ensure delivery meets user needs, accessibility, legislation, and GDS/GOV.UK standards within a regulated environment Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, which include delivery managers, designers, researchers, analysts, architects, and operational subject matter experts to deliver change and drive continuous improvement Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, acting as the bridge between service owners, business areas and delivery teams Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly through appropriate channels (e.g. workshops, demos, and engagement sessions) Use data, analytics, and user research, and insight to inform decisions, measure performance and improve outcomes Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, balancing user, business, and technical needs, and supporting live service optimisation Person specification We are looking for the following skills and experience which will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be someone who can demonstrate: Influential leadership: building strong relationships; communicates and presents clearly; inspires and empowers teams; aligns stakeholders and drives collaboration across multidisciplinary teams Owners mindset and drive: Takes ownership; thinks long term; delivers with excellence; gets things done Growth mindset and continuously learning: Curious by nature with strong having a awareness of government digital standards, governance, and regulated environments Strategic thinking: Ability to see the big picture, making confident decisions and the ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments Deep customer empathy: Advocate for the user, listening and understanding the users' needs, whilst delivering meaningful solutions Resilience and adaptability: understanding of the product lifecycle, product vision, roadmaps and backlog management to support iterative delivery Data and outcome focused: Strong attention to detail; outcome focused, with the ability to balance user needs, business and technical priorities, using data and feedback to drive impact and learn Technical Experience Familiarity with delivery and collaboration tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft 365) Awareness of Agile frameworks, particularly Scrum, and how these support iterative delivery Awareness of GDS standards, GOV.UK service principles, user-centred design, and accessibility standards Experience of working with developers, architects, and technical leads to understand constraints, dependencies, and opportunities Knowledge of using data, analytics, and user insight to monitor performance and inform decisions Awareness of tools and frameworks to support prioritisation and risk-based decision making Qualifications Please provide details of qualifications and/or equivalent experience demonstrating transferable skills relevant to Product Management. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Understanding of Agile tools and frameworks to support with business prioritisation and risk-based decision making Benefits Alongside your salary of £42,923, Companies House contributes £12,434 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Join Companies House and discover a role that offers more than just a job, with flexibility, career development and a genuinely supportive culture where you can thrive: Flexible working from day one - hybrid working, flexible hours and flexitime A generous, competitive package - including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays We invest in your future - funded training, professional qualifications and clear career progression pathways A modern and welcoming workplace - collaboration spaces, on-site facilities and an office you'll enjoy Stand-out location benefits - including free parking in Cardiff and on-site amenities across all locations Wellbeing at the heart of what we do - occupational health support, mental health advocates and wellbeing initiatives Real savings and lifestyle perks - myLifestyle discounts, gym discounts and childcare support A friendly, social and inclusive culture - staff networks, sports and social groups and volunteering opportunities Security you can count on - Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions of around 28%
