At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the product strategy for our Certification portfolio and drive growth across multiple services.
- Company: Citation Group, dedicated to making life easier for SMEs with innovative solutions.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, birthday off, healthcare plan, and unique perks like pawternity leave.
- Other info: Join a culture that celebrates achievements and offers strategic autonomy.
- Why this job: Shape the future of certification for thousands of SMEs and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in product leadership within high-growth B2B or compliance environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location & Salary: Wilmslow (Hybrid – 3 days office, 2 from home). Competitive salary.
About Citation Group: We’re Citation Group, a group of businesses on a mission to make life easier for small and medium‑sized companies. We aim to transform how SMEs achieve and maintain certification that drives real value for their businesses. We’re looking for an exceptional Product Director to take full ownership of our Certification portfolio, spanning Cyber, BeCert, SMAS, and our Global ISO services.
The Role:
- Growth at your fingertips: Our Cyber, BeCert, and SMAS services are growing rapidly. This role gives you the keys to scale these platforms and define what certification looks like for thousands of SMEs in the UK and beyond.
- Strategic autonomy: You’ll shape the roadmap, define the vision, and build the case for investment.
- A voice in strategic decision‑making: Reporting to the Chief Product Officer and working closely with Commercial, Tech, Marketing, and Operations.
- End‑to‑end ownership: From proposition design to customer journey and go‑to‑market.
What you’ll be doing:
- Own and drive the product strategy and roadmap for our entire Certification portfolio.
- Identify new commercial opportunities across markets, customer segments, and compliance verticals.
- Work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, profitable, and differentiated propositions.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders in Sales, Service Delivery, Technology, and Marketing.
- Use data, customer insight, and experimentation to drive decision‑making at pace.
- Play a leading role in shaping how we grow as a modern, commercially‑minded product organisation.
About you:
- A commercially astute, execution‑focused product leader with proven experience in a high‑growth B2B or compliance‑oriented environment.
- Someone who combines strategy with sleeves‑up delivery—comfortable switching between vision and detail.
- Track record of bringing to market new propositions and scaling them successfully.
- Strong understanding of product economics, pricing, packaging, and monetisation strategies.
- Experience working with operational, sales, and technology teams to create seamless customer experiences.
- An entrepreneurial mindset: self‑starting, accountable, and confident challenging the status quo.
Perks:
- 25 days of holiday + bank holidays.
- Birthday: a day off.
- Post‑wedding: extra weeks of holiday.
- Growing families: vouchers and special perks for expectant parents.
- Healthcare cash plan: private healthcare.
- Pawternity leave: a day off for a new furry friend.
- Community days: a day off to volunteer.
Join us at Citation, where success comes with unbeatable perks and a culture that truly celebrates your achievements!
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