Job Description
Our client is a successful tech scale-up, a cash-generative SME currently at c.£12m turnover and c.80 staff, looking to double in size in the next five years under the guidance of its experienced, highly charismatic and driven owner, supported by a first-class senior leadership team. Further to promotion, were looking to strengthen the companys growing Product team by appointing a new Head of Product to work closely with the Chief Product Officer.
As Head of Product, you will lead and develop a team of Product Owners, being responsible for driving quality and turning strategy into meaningful, measurable impact, ensuring squads organised around clear customer outcomes are focused on the highest-value challenges, operating with clarity, autonomy and strong product thinking within an existing North Star and OKR framework.
Strengthening how the business defines and prioritises opportunities, you will ensure it is consistently building products that genuinely help people change their lives, with key responsibilities including:
Product Impact & Focus:
Ensure each squad has clear problem ownership and measurable outcomes
Hold Product Owners accountable for defining high-value opportunities grounded in user insight and commercial impact
Maintain clarity of priorities so teams can focus on what matters most
Surface trade-offs and misalignment early to support strong decisions
Push teams to focus on outcomes, not just shipping features
Leadership & Development:
Line-manage and develop Product Owners across multiple squads
Raise the bar on product thinking, problem framing and decision quality
Coach the team to think in terms of impact, experimentation and learning, not just feature output
Support progression from strong execution to stronger strategic product capability
Strategy in Practice:
Translate CPO-level strategy into clear quarterly objectives and problem spaces
Ensure roadmaps reflect both business priorities and real user value
Maintain alignment as priorities evolve in a fast-moving environment
Provide clear visibility of progress, risks and impact to senior leadership
Product Operating Model:
Embed and strengthen the company Product Operating Model as it continues to scale
Clarify decision rights and ownership across squads
Improve consistency in discovery, prioritisation and measurement
Partner closely with Engineering, Delivery, Design, Data, QA, Marketing and Customer Experience to ensure strong cross-functional collaboration
Partner with Technical Director and Principal Engineer colleagues where product priorities intersect with technical strategy or complex build decisions
As Head of Product, youll need:
Significant experience in Product leadership as Head of Product, Product Manager, Senior Product Manager, Product Director or equivalent
Experience leading multiple product teams in fast-moving digital environments
Strong track record of improving product quality and outcome focus
Commercial awareness: you understand how product decisions drive growth, retention and long-term value
Excellent communication skills: you'll be able to align senior stakeholders while empowering teams
A calm, pragmatic leadership style with high ownership and no egoInterest or experience in health technology is a bonus (but not essential)
Rewards and Benefits:
Basic salary between £80,000 and £90,000 plus benefits including pension and health/wellbeing programme
Maximum pay/rewards, dependent on possessing all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications
Full-time, permanent role, office-based in Gateshead
Free parkingOn-site health facilities, staff events and discounts, training/development and more
Casual dress
Pet friendly
Please note: we review applications on receipt and aim to respond to shortlisted candidates within 5 working days. You must have permanent eligibility to work in the UK - no visa opportunities available.
Head of Product, Gateshead
Head of Product in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Catalyst
As a leading international technology manufacturer based in County Durham, our company is committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives. We offer competitive benefits, a strong focus on employee development, and the opportunity to lead high-impact projects in a collaborative setting. Join us to be part of a culture that values accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-site collaboration, ensuring your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
