Hippo Digital Limited
Leeds, Yorkshire
About The Role Hippo is actively seeking Senior Product Managers to join our growing consultancy. As a Senior Consultant specialising in Product, you will draw upon your expertise to inspire and guide colleagues across a range of projects and domains. You will be instrumental in understanding and delivering visions, providing clear objectives, and developing comprehensive roadmaps. Your leadership will extend to coaching and influencing clients and fellow Hippos, further enhancing your leadership capabilities. Key Responsibilities Vision and Strategy Shape and communicate a clear product vision that aligns with organisational goals and delivers measurable outcomes. Own and maintain the product roadmap, connecting strategy to delivery. Define objectives and success measures that drive focus and accountability. Delivery and Risk Management Lead complex project deliveries and internal operational workstreams simultaneously managing dependencies and reducing risk. Champion Agile principles, adapting approaches to suit the context. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in delivery. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Influence senior stakeholders with data led insights that champion user needs. Build strong relationships across teams to create alignment and shared purpose. Work with the Head of Product to strengthen Hippo's Product Community of Practice. User Centred Practice and Advocacy Ensure user needs, accessibility and inclusion are central to all decisions. Champion user centred design across the product lifecycle. Data and Innovation Define and track KPIs and OKRs to measure and improve success. Use insights and new technologies to identify opportunities for improvement. Leadership and Coaching Lead multidisciplinary teams with clarity and confidence. Mentor product professionals and build long term capability. Skills and experience that you need We are a diverse and close knit community united by a passion for solving complex problems for our clients and their users. We embrace a common sense approach, learn from experience, and adapt. We remain curious and committed to continuous learning. Must haves Product Management Expertise 5+ years of hands on product experience spanning both product ownership and product management. Proven record in defining and delivering product strategy and roadmaps that connect organisational goals to delivery. Skilled in prioritisation, discovery, and end to end product delivery. Confident in identifying and measuring value, linking outcomes to vision, goals, and user needs. Confident in technical product deliveries with proven experience translating complex technical concepts into product requirements that deliver measurable value for users. Consultancy and Customer/client Engagement Experience working with customers using a consultancy/advisory mindset. Able to influence ways of working and improve underperforming teams or processes. Understands how to balance client/customer needs, organisational goals, and provide appropriate challenge. Adaptable beyond standard product management roles, able to move between projects and domains with ease. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping early stage problem spaces. Leadership and Collaboration Leads and influences large, multidisciplinary teams. Builds consensus across diverse stakeholders and makes confident decisions when needed. Keeps teams focused on delivering outcomes while managing stakeholder expectations at an organisational and strategic level. Skilled facilitator of workshops and group sessions. Develops capability in others, enabling autonomy across teams and clients. User Centred Design and Delivery Experienced working in cross functional teams using UCD approaches. Ensures user needs remain central to design and delivery. Understands GDS service phases and the different opportunities and challenges they provide (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live). Aware of and an advocate for accessibility and inclusive design standards. Delivers services that balance user needs with political, economic, social, and technical realities. Organisational and Agile Practice Experience working in large, complex organisations with governance and delivery constraints. Comfortable managing multiple workstreams, dependencies, and priorities. Knowledge of Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps). Experienced in navigating policy, regulation, and legislative requirements. Skilled at redesigning operational processes and guiding implementation. Finds pragmatic, creative solutions to delivery challenges. Desirable Experience Experience delivering projects for government or NHS clients. Familiarity with GDS standards, assessments, and service phases. What makes us great As well as a competitive salary which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory pension scheme (Hippo 6% with employee contributions of 2%) 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle to work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: private health cover private dental cover additional company pension contributions additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) wellbeing contribution charity contributions tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo. At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data informed evidence, human centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. If you're looking for a digital services partner that can deliver real results, let us help you build for the future and make a lasting impact. Hippo locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices which will be your contracted office location. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel. Plus, we offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8k (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
About The Role Hippo is actively seeking Senior Product Managers to join our growing consultancy. As a Senior Consultant specialising in Product, you will draw upon your expertise to inspire and guide colleagues across a range of projects and domains. You will be instrumental in understanding and delivering visions, providing clear objectives, and developing comprehensive roadmaps. Your leadership will extend to coaching and influencing clients and fellow Hippos, further enhancing your leadership capabilities. Key Responsibilities Vision and Strategy Shape and communicate a clear product vision that aligns with organisational goals and delivers measurable outcomes. Own and maintain the product roadmap, connecting strategy to delivery. Define objectives and success measures that drive focus and accountability. Delivery and Risk Management Lead complex project deliveries and internal operational workstreams simultaneously managing dependencies and reducing risk. Champion Agile principles, adapting approaches to suit the context. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in delivery. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Influence senior stakeholders with data led insights that champion user needs. Build strong relationships across teams to create alignment and shared purpose. Work with the Head of Product to strengthen Hippo's Product Community of Practice. User Centred Practice and Advocacy Ensure user needs, accessibility and inclusion are central to all decisions. Champion user centred design across the product lifecycle. Data and Innovation Define and track KPIs and OKRs to measure and improve success. Use insights and new technologies to identify opportunities for improvement. Leadership and Coaching Lead multidisciplinary teams with clarity and confidence. Mentor product professionals and build long term capability. Skills and experience that you need We are a diverse and close knit community united by a passion for solving complex problems for our clients and their users. We embrace a common sense approach, learn from experience, and adapt. We remain curious and committed to continuous learning. Must haves Product Management Expertise 5+ years of hands on product experience spanning both product ownership and product management. Proven record in defining and delivering product strategy and roadmaps that connect organisational goals to delivery. Skilled in prioritisation, discovery, and end to end product delivery. Confident in identifying and measuring value, linking outcomes to vision, goals, and user needs. Confident in technical product deliveries with proven experience translating complex technical concepts into product requirements that deliver measurable value for users. Consultancy and Customer/client Engagement Experience working with customers using a consultancy/advisory mindset. Able to influence ways of working and improve underperforming teams or processes. Understands how to balance client/customer needs, organisational goals, and provide appropriate challenge. Adaptable beyond standard product management roles, able to move between projects and domains with ease. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping early stage problem spaces. Leadership and Collaboration Leads and influences large, multidisciplinary teams. Builds consensus across diverse stakeholders and makes confident decisions when needed. Keeps teams focused on delivering outcomes while managing stakeholder expectations at an organisational and strategic level. Skilled facilitator of workshops and group sessions. Develops capability in others, enabling autonomy across teams and clients. User Centred Design and Delivery Experienced working in cross functional teams using UCD approaches. Ensures user needs remain central to design and delivery. Understands GDS service phases and the different opportunities and challenges they provide (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live). Aware of and an advocate for accessibility and inclusive design standards. Delivers services that balance user needs with political, economic, social, and technical realities. Organisational and Agile Practice Experience working in large, complex organisations with governance and delivery constraints. Comfortable managing multiple workstreams, dependencies, and priorities. Knowledge of Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps). Experienced in navigating policy, regulation, and legislative requirements. Skilled at redesigning operational processes and guiding implementation. Finds pragmatic, creative solutions to delivery challenges. Desirable Experience Experience delivering projects for government or NHS clients. Familiarity with GDS standards, assessments, and service phases. What makes us great As well as a competitive salary which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory pension scheme (Hippo 6% with employee contributions of 2%) 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle to work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: private health cover private dental cover additional company pension contributions additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) wellbeing contribution charity contributions tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo. At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data informed evidence, human centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. If you're looking for a digital services partner that can deliver real results, let us help you build for the future and make a lasting impact. Hippo locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices which will be your contracted office location. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel. Plus, we offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8k (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
Hippo Digital Limited
Leeds, Yorkshire
About The Role Hippo is recruiting for a Senior Data Science Engineer you join our growing consultancy. This role sits within our wider Data Team - you'll be a part of a like minded, talented and passionate group of Science Engineers, Engineers, Analysts & Architects who are delivering awesome things for our clients. We are looking for someone who is inquisitive, excels in solving complex data centric problems, ready to explore and visualise data and bring their experience and knowledge on the importance on utilising data to aid in commercial decision making. Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries. We leverage deep data insights and continuous innovation to deliver awesome platforms that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. Our Senior Data Science Engineers play a key role in this. We are looking for someone to bring their experience from a commercial environment to this role - you will be working as part of the wider Data Engineering Team and will be involved in elements of Engineering that sit outside of traditional Data Science. Please note, we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at this level (senior), therefore the advertised salary band is the lower end our full banding for this level of position, allowing for progression in the role. Requirements of the Role Experience in developing and expanding Data Science capabilities Deliver business impact across all areas Solid experience working with concepts relevant to data ethics and privacy Understand product delivery from requirements to desirable business outcomes Develop complex solutions using a range of data science techniques, whilst understanding any ethical considerations Understand the role and benefits of data science within the organisation Support capability building within the organisation Collaborate with others to develop data science solutions and outputs supporting the organisation Prepare and manipulate data, and perform complex analytics Present and communicate effectively> Skills and experience that you need We need people who are open to new technologies, quick to adapt, and quick to learn. If you don't have one of the following, please apply and we can discuss in more detail. Strong experience in Machine Learning Experience is at least one core coding language (Python, R, Java, etc.) Experience in relevant Data Manipulation, Machine Learning and Statistical Analysis coding packages (eg. in python: NumPy, Scikit Learn, Pandas, Matplotlib etc.) Strong skills in data exploration, cleansing, modelling and presentation Strong experience in testing data models and Machine Learning Models Strong experience in data presentation and visualisation Desirable Technical Experience At least one Cloud Provider (AWS, Azure or GCP) Databases such as SQL / NoSQL End to end data pipelines Source Control and Version Control (e.g. Git) What makes us great As well as a competitive salary which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory pension scheme (Hippo 6% with employee contributions of 2%) 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle to work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: private health cover private dental cover additional company pension contributions additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) wellbeing contribution charity contributions tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo. At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data informed evidence, human centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. If you're looking for a digital services partner that can deliver real results, let us help you build for the future and make a lasting impact. Hippo locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices which will be your contracted office location. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel. Plus, we offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8k (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
About The Role Hippo is recruiting for a Senior Data Science Engineer you join our growing consultancy. This role sits within our wider Data Team - you'll be a part of a like minded, talented and passionate group of Science Engineers, Engineers, Analysts & Architects who are delivering awesome things for our clients. We are looking for someone who is inquisitive, excels in solving complex data centric problems, ready to explore and visualise data and bring their experience and knowledge on the importance on utilising data to aid in commercial decision making. Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries. We leverage deep data insights and continuous innovation to deliver awesome platforms that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. Our Senior Data Science Engineers play a key role in this. We are looking for someone to bring their experience from a commercial environment to this role - you will be working as part of the wider Data Engineering Team and will be involved in elements of Engineering that sit outside of traditional Data Science. Please note, we are looking for candidates who are looking for growth at this level (senior), therefore the advertised salary band is the lower end our full banding for this level of position, allowing for progression in the role. Requirements of the Role Experience in developing and expanding Data Science capabilities Deliver business impact across all areas Solid experience working with concepts relevant to data ethics and privacy Understand product delivery from requirements to desirable business outcomes Develop complex solutions using a range of data science techniques, whilst understanding any ethical considerations Understand the role and benefits of data science within the organisation Support capability building within the organisation Collaborate with others to develop data science solutions and outputs supporting the organisation Prepare and manipulate data, and perform complex analytics Present and communicate effectively> Skills and experience that you need We need people who are open to new technologies, quick to adapt, and quick to learn. If you don't have one of the following, please apply and we can discuss in more detail. Strong experience in Machine Learning Experience is at least one core coding language (Python, R, Java, etc.) Experience in relevant Data Manipulation, Machine Learning and Statistical Analysis coding packages (eg. in python: NumPy, Scikit Learn, Pandas, Matplotlib etc.) Strong skills in data exploration, cleansing, modelling and presentation Strong experience in testing data models and Machine Learning Models Strong experience in data presentation and visualisation Desirable Technical Experience At least one Cloud Provider (AWS, Azure or GCP) Databases such as SQL / NoSQL End to end data pipelines Source Control and Version Control (e.g. Git) What makes us great As well as a competitive salary which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: Contributory pension scheme (Hippo 6% with employee contributions of 2%) 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle to work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: private health cover private dental cover additional company pension contributions additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) wellbeing contribution charity contributions tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we're Hippo. At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data informed evidence, human centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. If you're looking for a digital services partner that can deliver real results, let us help you build for the future and make a lasting impact. Hippo locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices which will be your contracted office location. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel. Plus, we offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8k (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.